Lead HRPP Regulatory Compliance Analyst

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Job Summary:

Lead HRPP Reg Compliance Analyst – HRPP
JOB SUMMARY
In your pivotal role as a Lead HRPP Reg Compliance Analyst for the HRPP, you will provide leadership in ensuring the continuity and consistency of the research proposal process. You will also facilitate the protocol process from submission to completion.
About the Department:
The VUMC Human Research Protections Program (HRPP) supports the ethical and responsible conduct of human participants research across the institution. Working in partnership with investigators, study teams, and institutional leadership, the program helps ensure that research involving human participants is conducted in a manner that protects their rights, safety, and well-being. The HRPP oversees and supports all types of human research and promotes compliance with applicable regulations and institutional policy. The HRPP plays a key role in advancing high-quality research that benefits individuals and communities. For more information, please visit Welcome | Human Research Protections Program

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates and supervises team members' work product before, during, and after committee meetings.
• Identifies, coordinates, and evaluates need for compliance reviews. Interprets findings, develops recommendations, and ensures appropriate follow-up.
• Develops goals and objectives for the department based on interpretation of institutional and regulatory policies.
• Analyzes and evaluates ongoing departmental programs to identify areas needing adjustments and/or improvements.
• Creates, supervises, and constructs complex quality assurance audits of researchers and research staff.
• Develops and provides training and acts as internal consultant to staff, committee members, and the research community. Develop training for committee members and the research community.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Regulatory Compliance (Advanced):

- Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.

Quality Assurance (Advanced):

- Understands the goal of increasing organizational productivity and individual performance by making the products and services within your work assignments more efficient and more effective.

Problem Solving (Advanced):

- Uses critical thinking and process improvement i.e. coaches and mentors development of problem statement, describes current state, identifies root causes, creates future state, coaches and mentors development of solutions and action plans with a sustainability plan. Applies appropriate tools to address issues.

Communication (Advanced):

- Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.

Customer Service (Advanced):

- A continuing focus on the needs and requirements of customers, anticipating their needs, remaining sensitive to customers while performing services for them, responsive to customer needs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) (Required)
• 4 years relevant experience (Required)

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Service: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

5 years

Education:

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.