Director, Conflict of Interest and Commitment

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C.

Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

• Job Overview
• Working in the Office of Research Oversight (ORO), the Director of Conflict of Interest and Commitment (“Director”) will be responsible for managing University programs involving conflict of interest (“COI”) and conflict of commitment (CoC) in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and University policies and practices.
• The Director will serve as a primary point of contact for the university community regarding COI and CoC-related policies and processes, including those related to annual COI disclosure reviews and transactional research COI reviews associated with individual and institutional conflicts. The Director will manage the development, enhancement, and implementation of applicable program policies, procedures, systems, training, tools, and resources. The Director will perform, track, and monitor program activities associated with COI and CoC-related training, disclosure reviews, management plans, regulatory reporting, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.
• The Director will also be involved in managing and/or supporting other activities relating to research integrity and research compliance.
• Work Interactions
• The Director will report to the Senior Director, Office of Research Oversight (“SDORO”) and will manage the work of and/or work collaboratively with other members of the ORO team (including the Director of Research Security and Export Controls, the Research Compliance Officer, and the Research Security Specialist). The Director will work with faculty and staff across the University in matters relating to COI, CoC, research integrity, and research compliance.
• In support of the University’s basic science, translational, biomedical, clinical, social, and behavioral research activities, the Director will interact with University investigators and research staff, and with staff in the University’s research support offices (including but not limited to the Joint Office of Research Administration (“JORA”), the Office of Human Subjects Protections (“OHSP”), and the Office of Technology Commercialization (“OTC”)).
• The Director will also interact with staff in the Office of General Counsel (“OGC”), Internal Audit, the Office of Compliance and Ethics, and the MedStar Health Research Institute’s (“MHRI”) research compliance office, as well as with faculty committees and other university committees or working groups involved in COI, CoC, research misconduct, research security, and related research compliance matters.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience in conflict of interest and research compliance functions in higher education and/or academic medicine.
• Must have demonstrated experience and professional capabilities to independently manage program activities with seasoned subject matter expertise and meticulous attention to detail, including the experience and capabilities to understand, interpret, and synthesize federal regulatory requirements and University policies impacting employees and researchers engaged in biomedical, social, and behavioral research; understand and navigate associated sponsored research, IRB, and technology transfer requirements and processes; and understand and communicate with faculty, staff, and students at all levels regarding financial and business dealings involving University stakeholders and the University.

This position also requires skill at pivoting among multiple projects simultaneously and strong  verbal and written communication and social skills to facilitate effective and positive interactions with a diverse range of individuals.

Preferred Requirements

Advanced degree as well as experience managing conflict of interest programs in higher education or academic medicine are preferred.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .

Fully remote arrangements may be considered for highly qualified candidates based on experience, job responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$66,783.00 - $126,720.23

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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