Director, Human Research Protections

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary :

The Director, Human Research Protections reports to the Associate Provost Research Integrity & Compliance (AP-RIC) and is responsible for leading the administrative, regulatory, and programmatic activities supporting the university’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). The Director works closely with Office of Research Integrity & Compliance (ORIC) leadership, the Office of Clinical Research (OCR) staff, the Office of General Counsel (OGC), regulatory committee Chairs and members, 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’s responsibilities include overseeing the activities of department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence, and efficiency to accomplish strategic and operational objectives. This position is accountable for employee engagement, adequate staffing levels, 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 :

• Provides strategic leadership and operational direction to the Office of Human Research (OHR) staff.
• Oversees the administrative, regulatory, and programmatic activities of the Institutional Review Boards (IRB).
• Serves as Human Protections Administrator (HPA) on GW’s Federal Wide Assurance (FWA).
• Ensures a thorough review of research protocols prior to submission to the regulatory committees for review.
• Facilitates the submission of the Association of Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) accreditation application within one year of hire.
• Serves as a key contact in communications with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, Research Integrity and Compliance, leads external agency inspections and audits.
• Communicates with federal and accrediting oversight authorities and carries out annual reporting requirements.
• Oversees quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives, including post-approval monitoring research.
• Directs, develops, and implements strategic and operational / high-level projects and processes.
• Oversees management and ensures development for staff to meet overall objectives in terms of quality, service, and cost effectiveness.
• Provides leadership and communication to maintain a competent and engaged employee group.
• Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between areas of oversight, teams, schools & departments to achieve business goals.
• Drives the promotion of teamwork within and between schools / departments.
• Provides expert regulatory guidance to researchers, staff, committee members, and leadership.
• Works with relevant GW offices to establish office web pages, newsletters, and other tools.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director for Research Integrity and Compliance, develops, delivers, and maintains education and outreach programming.
• Oversees administrative management of protocols, ensuring staff alignment with requisite expertise.
• Ensures a safe and effective working environment; monitors and / or revises the department safety plan.
• Employs a proactive approach in the optimization of safe and high-quality outcomes and information systems.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

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.

Additional Required Licenses / Certifications / Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications :

Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or Certified IRB Manager (CIM), or certified within one year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications :

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being, and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https : / / hr.gwu.edu / benefits-programs .

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location : Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

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

Hours Per Week : 40

Work Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8 : 30AM - 5 : 30PM

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status : Hybrid

Telework : Yes

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 : S013552

Job Open Date : 01 / 23 / 2025

Job Close Date : 01 / 26 / 2025

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.

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