Executive Director, Research Regulatory Compliance
Overview
The Division of Research, Innovation and Economic Development is seeking applications for Executive Director, Research Regulatory Compliance at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX.
This position is responsible for assuring that all research activities associated with Tarleton State University are planned and conducted in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, Texas A&M University System policies, and University rules and procedures. The Executive Director of Research Compliance is responsible for developing and maintaining programs to facilitate compliance with federal, state, Texas A&M University System, and University regulations pertaining to research. The Executive Director will manage research compliance activities, work with the University's IRB, IBC, and IACUC committees, liaise with the Texas A&M University System Office of Research Compliance, and provide technical Export Controls advice. Areas of oversight and administrative support including research involving human subjects, vertebrate animals, recombinant DNA and biohazardous materials; occupational health; export controls compliance; financial conflict of interest (FCOI) compliance management, and research misconduct.
Educational Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Eight (8) years of professional experience in multiple research compliance activities, including 2 years as a supervisor.
- Extensive knowledge of research compliance regulations governing human subjects research, vertebrate animals in research and teaching, and biosafety.
- One or more research compliance certification: Export Compliance Professional (ECOP) Accreditation, Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA), Certified Health Care Compliance.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Other Requirements:
- This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only.
- Security-sensitive position; must have a satisfactory criminal history check.
- Supervision of Others: This position generally supervises employees.
Application packets only accepted on-line at https://www.tarleton.edu/jobs
Documents required: Completed online application, Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Three professional references with complete contact information,
Review of applications packets will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.
Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. As a member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton will provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity through The Texas A&M System.