Director of Research Ethics and Integrity

Director of Research Ethics and Integrity

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.

• 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

• Post-baccalaureate degree
• Five (5) or more years of experience in research compliance

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in research compliance

• Research compliance
• Excellent communication, analytical, managerial, and organizational skills

Required Application Documents:
Resume, cover letter

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