Director of Research Ethics and Integrity

Director of Research Ethics and Integrity Overview

We welcome applicants to join the Miami University Office of Research and Innovation!

Miami University, long recognized for providing a premier educational experience, is expanding its research portfolio in support of this educational mission. As a part of that expansion, the individual in this role will lead the area of Research Ethics and Integrity. The primary responsibility is to oversee research compliance, including the management of the team that supports the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, the Institutional Biosafety Committee, the Institutional Review Board, instruction in the responsible conduct of research, and administration of financial conflict of interest disclosures.

Within this emerging research institution, the director will provide a depth of regulatory compliance expertise and demonstrated competencies in the management of a growing team of professionals dedicated to research compliance functions.

The focus of the Office of Research and Innovation is to assist all within the Miami community recognized for a strong tradition of excellence in research, scholarship, artistry, and outreach. The director serves a vital role in advancing the efforts of faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students within our award-winning institution of higher education to advance this tradition of excellence. We look forward to hearing of your interest.

Job Title
Director of Research Ethics and Integrity Department Research and Innovation

Worker Type
Regular

Position Salary Minimum
$80,000

Position Salary Maximum
$95,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Job Description Summary
Based on extensive research administration knowledge, provide excellence in leadership for the area of Research Ethics and Integrity within the Office of Research and Innovation. Report directly to the Vice President for Research and Innovation to lead a hybrid team and to work collaboratively with members of the faculty and staff and with undergraduate and graduate students in creating a culture of compliance.

A key responsibility is to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while adhering to university policies and to sponsor-specific requirements. Assist all members of the office to foster a university-wide culture of innovation and compliance, committed to the mission of this premier student- centered institution of higher learning.

• Assist the institution in risk management by staying up to date with all relevant statutes, regulations guidelines, policies, and processes, and by effectively communicating these requirements across all university constituents
• Develop and implement policies consistent with federal and state regulations, guidelines, university policies, and best practices
• Provide leadership to staff on the interpretation and administration of all relevant statutes, regulations guidelines, policies, and processes
• Monitor and assess the performance of direct reports and provide mentoring for success
• Ensure excellence in assistance provided to university faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students, and personnel from external agencies and offices
• Solve complex issues related to research compliance
• Perform duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in research compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in research compliance Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Research compliance
• Excellent communication, analytical, managerial, and organizational skills

Additional Position Information (if applicable)
None

Special Instructions (if applicable)
None

Additional Information
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work:
Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADA Faculty

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Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment,…