Senior Research Compliance Manager

Academic Affairs ("AA") is headed by the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs who serves as the institution's Chief Academic Officer ("CAO") and is responsible for administering academic policies. AA is comprised of each of the university's colleges, schools, and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units, to include Learner Operations, Research, Economic Development and Engagement ( REDE), Institutional Planning, Assessment and Research, and Global Affairs. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service, and regional transformation.

The Office for Research, Economic Development and Engagement ( REDE) is responsible for providing resources, advocacy, education and support to elevate and advance East Carolina University's research community and advancing the institution's public service and economic engagement agenda. The Senior Vice Provost for Research and Innovation leads REDE and is a direct report to the Provost. Two teams comprise REDE. The Office of Research is focused on research and the Office of Industry and Engagement focuses on industry, national security, economic and community development, and continuing and professional education.

The Office of Research provides oversight of ECU's research enterprise including grant administration and ethical conduct of research; ensures compliance with the federal, state, and University rules and regulations; and supports technology transfer and commercialization. The office includes Pre-Award Services, Post-Award Services, Research Integrity and Compliance, Compliance Monitoring, Research Administration Analytics, Research Development, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, the University Medical and Behavioral Institutional Review Board, and the Office of Licensing and Commercialization. The Coastal Studies Institute ( CSI) will also report within REDE. CSI is a collaborative, interinstitutional research, education, and outreach center led by East Carolina University.

In addition, The Office of Industry and Engagement collaborates with departments and colleges/schools across the University to amplify the university's service to and economic impact on North Carolina. This unit is the frontline resource for development and maturing of partnerships with entities in industry, state and local government, military agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and other regional stakeholders. The purpose of these partnerships is to create research and learning opportunities that bring ECU faculty, staff, and students together with external partners to benefit the university and helps advance mutually beneficial community and economic development interests. This office provides strategic leadership for engagement, outreach, public service, and economic development activities, ensuring all align with the university's mission and values. These activities are supported through various funding sources including state appropriations, grants, contracts, continuing education programs, and philanthropic donors.

East Carolina University is also a regional university hub of NC Innovation ( NCI). The Eastern Region NCI Hub is housed within the Office of Industry and Community Engagement and its director works closely with the Senior Vice Provost for Research and Innovation and other campus leaders to guide the partnership between NCI and the University.

The Senior Research Compliance Manager assists with implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive Conflicts of Interest ( COI), Conflicts of Commitment ( COC), Export Controls (EC), and Research Security Program that includes training, policy and procedure development, monitoring, reporting, and enforcement. This position proactively collaborates with institutional leaders regarding compliance risks, controls, and new developments in research-related compliance laws and regulations. This position serves as a liaison with the Human Research Protection Office, the Office of Licensing and Commercialization, Risk Management, Financial Services, Office of Research Administration, Procurement, and ECU Health, a primary site for clinical trials, education, and research, to ensure compliance.

The Senior Research Compliance Manager makes independent decisions regarding the management of the institution's objectivity in research programs, ensuring employees complete research related project specific disclosures; performs reviews of research-related activities and relationships; develops management plans; performs annual management plan review; convenes the COI Committee to review and ensure continued compliance with approved management plans, and performs routine monitoring of fully executed management plans. This position assists faculty, staff, students and committees in interpreting federal regulations and institutional policies and is responsible for working with faculty to address, manage, and/or resolve research related conflicts of interest and incidences of noncompliance. The Senior Research Compliance Manager serves as the primary liaison with the Office of Research Administration for project specific COI disclosures and training in accordance with federal regulatory requirements.

The Senior Research Compliance Manager works with institutional leaders, faculty, staff, and students regarding compliance risks, foreign influence, and new developments in research-related compliance laws and regulations, such as the National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 ( NSPM-33), which mandates the establishment of a research security program for institutions receiving Federal Research and Development support in excess of 50 million dollars per year.

The Senior Research Compliance Manager supports the Director by assisting with the management of the export controls compliance program, and provides training and advice to the administration, faculty, staff, and students regarding export and import matters. The export compliance program addresses all applicable export control laws, regulations, and requirements, including, but not limited to, Export Administration Regulations ( EAR), Department of State International Traffic in Arms Regulations ( ITAR), and the Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control ( OFAC) Regulations.

The Senior Research Compliance Manager assists other staff in ORIC in discharging their responsibilities and provides appropriate training and guidance. This position supervises the Conflicts of Interest and Export Control Analyst and Export Controls Specialist positions, acts as a backup for these positions, and assumes responsibilities and oversight for the Director of Research Integrity and Compliance, when necessary.

This position routinely leverages and provides input about how the department uses various software applications and tools. These include, but are not limited to, COI Risk Manager, eTRACS, Descartes Visual Compliance, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Pro, and the U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection's Automated Commercial Environment ( ACE).

The Senior Research Compliance Manager works closely with Internal Audit and Management Advisory Services, and the Office of University Counsel in the development of policies and interpretation of statutes, policies, regulations, and guidance, and coordinates with Information Technology and Computing Services in the development and implementation of monitoring reports.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Post-baccalaureate education in a relevant scientific, health care, law, or administration/management discipline.

Knowledge of federal regulatory requirements regarding objectivity in research and export control laws.

2 years of progressive experience in administration of research compliance programs.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

None

Experience in the following:

Overseeing conflict of interest reporting and management at a major research institution or within a health care environment.

Experience and training in Export Controls.

Supporting, monitoring, or administering clinical trials, clinical practice, or clinical research.

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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