Assistant Director - Research Integrity & Compliance

Assistant Director - Research Integrity & Compliance

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Director - Research Integrity & Compliance. In this role, the successful candidate reporting to the Senior Director of Research Integrity and Compliance will manage fast‑paced investigations, analysis, monitoring, and follow‑up activities related to the conduct and reporting of research in compliance with federal and state regulations and policies at NYU Langone Hospitals and NYU Schools of Medicine.

The subject matter areas of focus include research integrity, research misconduct, research security and export controls, data and biospecimen use and management, disclosures of outside activities, financial and administrative management of federal and non‑federal grants and contracts, human subjects research, basic research, and new and emerging issues.

• Direct research investigations from end­to­end, prioritise urgent reports of noncompliance, and manage the work of the Sr. Specialist dedicated to investigations in the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance.
• Work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders in the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance, MCIT, Office of Science and Research (OSR), Office of Legal Counsel, and others.
• Ensure investigations and follow‑up activities are conducted in a timely manner, with regular verbal and written reports to leadership.
• Manage the conduct of electronic investigations, data sequestration, and physical inspection in collaboration with operational partners.
• Create detailed work papers that support findings and document steps taken; prepare summaries that effectively communicate results; develop recommendations and alternative solutions to issues identified; discuss findings and recommendations with the relevant business unit and/or functional leadership and senior management.
• Develop expertise in NYU Langone Health policies, federal, state and local compliance rules, as well as applicable laws and regulations, research grant and contract terms, and sponsor policy.
• As a senior staff member of the Research Integrity and Compliance Office, act as a role model and mentor, provide guidance to other staff members, and assist the Senior Director as requested.
• Promptly respond to requests, demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when managing multiple projects and requests, and provide excellent customer service to faculty and staff.

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of relevant work experience addressing research compliance and in applying regulations related to sponsored research for an academic medical center, university or the equivalent experience in a related area of hospital or research administration.

Excellent analytical, communication (including presentation), and project‑management skills.

Ability to understand, apply, and communicate complicated policies and laws and regulations at all levels while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

Ability to work independently and to make decisions on projects without additional oversight.

Ability to successfully collaborate with individuals at various levels throughout the institution to elicit needed information, discuss sensitive information, and develop workable solutions to meet applicable policies and protect the institution and its research mission.

Master’s degree or JD.

Experience in the conduct, publication, and/or application for funding of biomedical research.

Experience with investigative and/or forensic techniques.

Must have knowledge of federal research policies and procedures, including PHS Policies on Research Misconduct, Financial Conflicts of Interest, Uniform Guidance and grants policies.

Experience with e‑discovery software.

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