Senior Director of Research Integrity & Compliance

Title: Senior Director of Research Integrity & Compliance

Employee Classification: Sr Dir Research Compliance

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-Rsrch Supp Integrity & Compli-190200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary to commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The Research Integrity and Compliance (RIC) unit within the Division of Research & Innovation is committed to serving, educating, and supporting the UNT research community by ensuring that the Institution and investigators conduct research in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as university policies and procedures. The RIC unit provides guidance and assistance to researchers in the following areas: Human Subjects and Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Conflict of interest (COI), Export controls, and Responsible conduct of research (RCR).

Position Overview

The Sr. Director Research Compliance position serves in the senior leadership role for the Research Integrity & Compliance unit within the Division of Research & Innovation. The Sr Director oversees the Research Compliance Programs, including: IRB, IBC, IACUC, and Vivarium Animal Lab. This position serves as the campus and research administration liaison as team lead for the Research Integrity & Compliance unit to ensure the university’s compliance with applicable research regulations; and interpreting and clarifying policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure consistent decision making. The position develops, implements, manages, and sustains efficient operating procedures to facilitate the processing of human subject, animal, and biological safety research protocols in accordance with university policy, government regulations, and sponsor requirements. Communication skills are essential as the position leads efforts to educate the research community on human subject, animal and biological research compliance and ethics. Supervisory skills are essential, as the position manages and coach staff, evaluates performance and determines staffing needs. Leadership is demonstrated through guidance for staff, faculty and student researchers, and other university departments related to complex research protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant professional experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to function independently, in a team environment and lead for the research compliance programs associated with human subjects, animal and biological safety research. Knowledge of regulations and ethical principles related to the ethical conduct of human subjects, animal, and life science research. Ability to maintain and organize accurate and detailed records and work