Director, Research Integrity

The Opportunity

The University of Rochester is seeking an experienced research integrity leader to help build and shape its newly centralized research integrity function within the Office of Research Integrity, Stewardship & Ethics (ORISE).

This newly created position offers the opportunity to establish the programs, processes, and partnerships that support ethical research and regulatory compliance across a leading R1 research university and academic medical center.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity, the Director will lead the University's research conflict of interest and research misconduct operations, develop a team of compliance professionals, and partner with faculty, administrators, and institutional leadership to implement effective, sustainable practices across the University.

This is an opportunity for a collaborative, hands-on leader who enjoys building programs, navigating complexity, and translating strategy into action.

Key Responsibilities

• Research Conflict of Interest & Commitment: Lead the University's COI/C program, overseeing financial interest disclosures, reviews, management plans, and compliance activities. Develop policies and procedures that support consistent practices and effective risk management.
• Research Misconduct Oversight: Direct the operational response to research misconduct allegations, including inquiries, investigations, evidence management, and coordination with legal counsel and federal oversight agencies.
• Program Development & Operations: Build and implement centralized systems, workflows, and compliance processes that support efficient operations, regulatory requirements, and audit readiness.
• Policy & Regulatory Compliance: Develop and maintain institutional policies and procedures aligned with federal regulations and evolving research integrity requirements. Advise leadership on compliance risks and emerging issues.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Build collaborative relationships with faculty, deans, department administrators, and University leadership to strengthen research integrity practices and support the transition to a centralized model.
• Team Leadership & Education: Lead and develop a team of research integrity professionals and oversee responsible and ethical conduct of research training and education initiatives across the University.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Ethics, Science, Legal Studies, or a related field and at least eight years of research and/or research compliance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in research conflict of interest and research misconduct programs, with demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal regulations and institutional compliance requirements.
• Supervisory experience, including leading, coaching, and developing professional staff.
• Experience developing, implementing, or improving compliance programs, policies, and operational processes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive compliance matters.

Preferred:

• Experience in higher education, academic medicine, or a research-intensive institution.
• Experience building or centralizing compliance functions within a complex organization.
• Experience collaborating with federal oversight agencies and institutional leadership on research integrity matters.

Why the University of Rochester?

The University of Rochester is a leading R1 research institution with a robust and diverse research enterprise spanning medicine, science, engineering, and the humanities. With more than $522 million in annual research expenditures in FY2025, the University is committed to advancing discovery while upholding the highest standards of research integrity.

As part of ORISE, you'll have the opportunity to help establish a critical University-wide function, build a team, and influence how research integrity programs are delivered across the institution.

Located in Rochester, New York, the University offers access to a vibrant community, the Finger Lakes region, and an exceptional quality of life.