Research Compliance Consultant

RESEARCH COMPLIANCE (UA-RCIN-IUBLA)

The mission of the Office of Research Compliance (ORC) is to ensure that research conducted by IU and affiliated researchers is not only in compliance with all applicable regulatory, statutory, and organizational requirements, but also meets the standards of best practices while minimizing impediments to research and burdens on the research community.

• Conducts complex and detailed risk analysis of research proposals made by IU faculty and staff researchers to evaluate whether the research is conducted in accordance with university policies, state, and federal regulations and report findings back to the Research Compliance Committees (IRB, IACUCs, IBCs, etc).
• Develops and implements complex project plans and ensures consistency with the requirements of current and new federal, state, and local regulations and statutes as well as the compliance policies of the University.
• Manages implemented project plans including maintenance of program documentation, performance of training, monitoring and auditing.
• Collaborates with key research and operational stakeholders at IU to identify research compliance gaps, find solutions to mitigate risks and implement project plans.
• Continuously monitors regulatory changes and determine impact on research community.
• Serves on committees to provide advice and make recommendations to members and committee chairs, university counsel, senior administrators, faculty investigators, and other affiliated institutions as it relates to research.
• Develops and conducts training programs and conferences regarding research for committee members, faculty investigators, administrators, and staff.
• May serve as lead for major projects/initiatives; provides guidance and support to junior-level peers.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in related field)

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related discipline

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years of experience in research compliance, or regulatory experience, including high level interactions with government agencies, faculty and staff

Preferred

• Experience with regulatory environment involving research with human or animal subjects

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Certification for Institutional Review Board Professionals (CIP) upon date of hire OR
• Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA) within 2 years of date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
• Demonstrates analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Experience in a regulated environment
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Maintains composure under pressure
• Demonstrated knowledge of research regulations
• Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to lead/manage others

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Compliance

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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