Job Description Summary: | The Director, Regulatory Oversight position reports to the Associate Provost Research Integrity and Compliance (AP-RIC) and is responsible for leading the administrative, regulatory, and programmatic activities supporting the university's Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), animal care and use program, and oversight committees for the use of recombinant DNA and biohazardous materials, and research involving human embryonic and/or pluripotent stem cells. The Director is also responsible for administrative oversight of the research radiation and laser safety programs. The Director, Regulatory Oversight works closely with Office of Research Integrity and Compliance leadership, the Office of Clinical Research (OCR) staff, Environmental Health and Safety, Office of General Counsel, regulatory committee Chairs and members, the Attending Veterinarian, and others in the GW research community to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with laws, regulations, standards, and institutional requirements that impact the research enterprise. In the performance of duties, the position will review, research, and interpret changes, trends and new developments related to areas of oversight; provide written analysis on specified topics; draft policies and procedures to implement and operationalize related initiatives; ensure regulatory review processes are standardized; develop strategies to enable implicated research departments and personnel to successfully adapt to changes; serve as a resource to the GW community regarding research matters in areas of oversight; maintain staff productivity; and resolve compliance, service and operational issues. The Director, Regulatory Oversight position responsibilities include overseeing the activities of the department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency to accomplish strategic and operational objectives. In addition, this position is accountable for employee engagement, adequate staffing levels, budget development and compliance, staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work related performance, and developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also ensures training, monitoring and operations initiatives are implemented which secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations. Responsibilities
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Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 8 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 6 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. |
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Typical Hiring Range | Commensurate with Experience. |
Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
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College/School/Department: | Office Vice President of Research (OVPR) |
Family | Research Administration |
Sub-Family | Research Compliance |
Stream | Management |
Level | Level 3 |
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full time -> FTE 1.00 |
Hours Per Week: | 40 |
Work Schedule: | Monday-Friday, 8pm-5pm |
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes |
Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid |
Telework: | No |
Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search |
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status |
Internal Applicants Only? | No |
Posting Number: | S012538 |
Job Open Date: | 12/11/2023 |
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If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | |
Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. |
EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. |