Executive Director Irb Office

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Executive Director, IRB Office
The candidate reports to the Associate Vice President for Research, is a critical member of the management team in Northwestern’s Office for Research, which provides comprehensive research support and compliance services to the entire University. Will responsible for the administration of the University’s Human Research Protection Plan (HRPP) and serves as the Human Protection Administrator (HPA). Continue to grow and develop the strategic vision for the HRPP in ways that are consistent with Office for Research (OR) and University goals. Maintain a cohesive, service-oriented office that supports protection of human research participants and compliance; provide oversight of all operational facets, including budgetary planning and accountability, personnel matters and other administration. Collaborate with other directors in the Office for Research to create a collegial and mutually reinforcing management team; specifically, work with colleagues in the Office for Sponsored Research, Office for Research Integrity, Conflict of Interest Office, Office for Research Safety, and other University offices such as the Office of General Counsel. Maintain and develop relationships and services for the research community. Maintain and develop important strategic relationships with the University’s clinical affiliates. Keep abreast of regulatory changes and ensure appropriate policies and procedures are put in place to maintain compliance, with particular focus on the NIH sIRB mandate and the new Common Rule. Maintain AAHRPP accreditation. Attend IRB Panel meetings as an observer/consultant when possible or needed; chair monthly meeting of IRB Chairs. Help identify, interview and appoint candidates for IRB membership. Attend relevant professional meetings; participate in national forums related to research subject protection. Other duties as assigned. Graduate level degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years of experience in management of IRB office at an academic medical center or health care institution, including budgetary oversight is essential. Should have in-depth knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to human subject research. Experience interacting with federal oversight agencies, e.g., OHRP, FDA and VA is essential. Must have experience at an AAHRPP accredited institution. Should preferably have J.D., M.D. or Ph.D. degree. Experience with Huron Click electronic submission systems is a plus.

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