Ensures institutional compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and university research regulations and policies.
Conducts compliance reviews and risk assessments, supports investigations and issue resolution.
Provides training and guidance, and contributes to the development and continuous improvement of research compliance programs.
Partners with faculty, research staff, and central administration to promote a strong culture of compliance and responsible research conduct.
Conducts risk-based reviews, audits, and monitoring of research activities to assess compliance with applicable regulations, sponsor requirements, and institutional policies.
Develops, implements, and maintains research compliance policies, procedures, guidance, and operational tools.
Prepares reports, metrics, and documentation to support compliance monitoring, program evaluation, and leadership reporting.

Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in research administration, research compliance, internal audit, legal, audit, or a related field.
Experience in a university or research environment involving heavily regulated industries preferred.
Juris Doctorate or master's degree and Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC), or similar certification preferred.

Senior Research Compliance Specialist – Research Security

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