Director of Research Integrity and Compliance and Research Integrity Officer

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Director of Research Integrity and Compliance and Research Integrity Officer

Radford City - Main Campus

Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H‑1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.

The Director of Research Integrity and Compliance and Research Integrity Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing policies, procedures, and programs related to research integrity, ethics, compliance, and research security. This is largely accomplished through the direct oversight and stewardship of the formal Responsible Conduct of Research Program, Conflict of Interest Program, and Research Security, as well as the Research Compliance Programs consisting of both IRB and IACUC.

• Master’s degree, or higher, in a relevant area of study preferred.
• At least 10 years of related professional experience.
• At least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.

• Ten years of substantive research compliance experience in higher education, a research institute, or a government regulatory agency with a significant focus on research integrity.
• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Expertise in at least two research compliance areas identified above and sufficient working knowledge of all other areas.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with regulatory governmental agencies, accreditation, or other oversight organizations.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of professional conduct and integrity in all circumstances.
• Graduate degree in the sciences.
• Experience managing internal investigations.
• Demonstrated experience designing RCR programming.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with leadership and other stakeholders on critical operational elements.
• Demonstrated supervisory/managerial experience.

• Hours per Week: 40
• Months per Year: 12
• Salary: $95,580 - $114,000

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