President and CEO - Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc.

The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the chief executive leader of the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP), the global leader in accrediting high-quality human research protection programs (HRPPs). The CEO is responsible for advancing the organization’s mission to promote ethically sound and scientifically rigorous research involving human participants.Reporting to the AAHRPP Board of Directors, the CEO provides strategic, operational, and external leadership for the organization. The CEO oversees accreditation services, organizational operations, financial stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and global outreach. The role requires leadership in research ethics, regulatory frameworks governing human subjects research, and quality improvement in institutional research oversight.The CEO serves as the principal representative and ambassador for AAHRPP, working closely with organizations that conduct, oversee, review, sponsor, and/or manage research involving human participants, regulatory agencies, and international partners to advance excellence in human research protections.About AAHRPPThe Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs is an independent nonprofit organization that accredits organizations involved in the conduct, oversight, and/or review of research involving human participants. AAHRPP accreditation demonstrates an institution’s commitment to protecting research participants and ensuring high standards of ethics, oversight, and compliance.AAHRPP accredits hundreds of organizations worldwide, including universities, hospitals, research institutes, and independent institutional review boards.CompensationSalary is competitive and commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package. The salary range for this role is $350,000 – $430,000.Process of CandidacyNominations and applications should be submitted electronically as soon as possible. The AAHRPP President and CEO Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. Applications should include a curriculum vitae/resumé and a letter of interest that responds to the leadership agenda and the desired attributes for the new CEO expressed in this search prospectus. All materials will be considered in full confidence. DSG Storbeck has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Jim Sirianni, Practice Leader and Managing Director, and Kate Phillips, Senior Associate.To express interest in this role please submit materials directly to the talent profile: AAHRPP President and CEO Talent Profile For nominations and inquiries, please contact: [email protected] All inquiries are strictly confidential.