Research Compliance Officer

This position is responsible for directing the activities of the Office of Research Compliance (ORC) including leading the management of the Research Compliance Program and Research compliance staff. Additionally this position serves as Seattle Childrens Research Institutes (SCRI) Research Integrity Officer (RIO). The RIOs role is to investigate and resolve allegations of scientific misconduct involving biomedical behavioral or animal research.

Reporting to the Institute Official (IO) this individual is responsible for ensuring SCRI is compliant with federal research-related regulations and institutional policies. Identify prioritize investigate and resolve compliance issues. Responsible for conducting regular compliance auditing and monitoring activities focusing on topics outlined in the annual research compliance work plan. As required lead special compliance projects or investigations.

Works at a high level within the organization. Requires strict adherence to confidentiality and privacy practices. Has the authority to review all documents and other information that are relevant to research compliance activities. Design implement manage and evaluate Institute-wide systems and processes that promote ethical conduct and deter detect and mitigate unlawful or unethical conduct. Develop educational programs that support SCRI faculty and staff around adherence to new and existing compliance-related initiatives and requirements.

Required Education and Experience
Masters degree (or equivalent advanced degree in Health Sciences discipline Business Admin or related field.10 years supervisory experience or equivalent leadership role as determined by Seattle least five (5) years demonstrated program development/project management using proven lean years of experience in a research/healthcare setting preferably compliance with auditing processes and compliance related senior-level leadership experience including experience with employee development mentoring and coaching.

Required Credentials
Certification in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC) or equivalent within 12 months of hire date.

Preferred
Familiarity with finance and reimbursement aspects of research and clinical with grant and manuscript writing experience with and knowledge of ethical principles federal regulations and state law as it pertains to the ethical conduct of human subjects research and pediatric understanding of Seattle Childrens clinical and research operations policies and practices.

Compensation Range

$161230.00 - $241844.00 per year

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity skills experience and expertise and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors .

Benefits Information

Seattle Childrens offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 403(b) life insurance paid time off tuition reimbursement and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website Us

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