Research Compliance Officer

Research Compliance Officer

Location:

Adele Hall.

To assure the Hospital and the Children's Research Institute (Research Institute), employees and Medical Staff understand and maintain the highest level of compliance with all applicable external laws and regulations and internal policies and procedures governing research activities.

A successful candidate for this position will join as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team, and integrity.

We require the seasonal influenza vaccine; new employees must be vaccinated for MMR and varicella, Tdap, or provide acceptable exemptions.

• Assist the Vice President for Audit and Compliance in managing the Hospital’s and CMRI’s efforts and activities related to research compliance.
• Perform or oversee internal investigations resulting from reported compliance concerns related to research.
• Collaborate with the Research Administration, Office of Research Integrity, and Accounting to maintain the responsible conduct of research education program.
• Implement and oversee appropriate auditing and monitoring activities relative to the Hospital’s research compliance efforts to assure adequate coverage of risk areas.
• Serve as a resource to Hospital staff and administrators on issues related to compliance with research laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide supervisory oversight to the Research Compliance Coordinator.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5‑7 years of experience in research compliance, demonstrating thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations governing research activities and standard research processes.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MHA, MBA, MS, or JD) preferred.
• Certification in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC) preferred.

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are designed to meet the changing needs of employees and their families. Learn more about Children's Mercy benefits.

Market‑competitive pay begins at $52.32/hr, with the final offer based on education and experience.

This position is not eligible for remote work; the selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations.

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on job skills, expertise, and professional relationships. The hospital does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke‑ and tobacco‑free.