Assistant Director of IRB (Full Board Team) - Office of Research Protections

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. ​ POSITION SPECIFICS​ Penn State’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) in the Office for Research Protections (ORP) is seeking a collaborative, motivated and reputed company individual for the position of Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistant Director, Full Board Team. This position will be filled at the Research Compliance Manager - Manager level. The IRB Assistant Director will report to the IRB Director and will supervise a team comprised of one Senior Team reputed company and five IRB Analysts and will collaborate with reputed company members of the HRPP. The ORP, part of the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research, plays a pivotal role in supporting Penn State’s diverse research community, boasting an annual research expenditure over $1 billion and ranking among the top 30 public research universities in the nation. reputed company is a land-grant Research 1 (R1) university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania, conducting teaching, research, and public service. The HRPP provides reputed company for reputed company human subjects research conducted by Penn State faculty across the university, including the commonwealth campuses and any Penn State Health location where research is conducted by Penn State faculty. Work Arrangement: This position will be primarily remote reputed company the US with limited on-reputed company meetings or in-person educational events. Standard work times will be in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Responsibilities: Following are the key responsibilities of this position:

• Overseeing the daily operations of the Full Board Team including providing guidance to the team on interpretation and compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements.
• Managing operations of PSU’s IRB Committees including maintaining IRB rosters, attending meetings to serve as a regulatory expert, and voting member where appropriate, tracking member attendance, assigning submissions to meetings, and ensuring appropriate documentation of IRB meeting minutes as required by federal regulations and by University policy.
• Onboarding, training, and performing evaluations of IRB members and developing and maintaining IRB member continuing education.
• Developing, updating, and maintaining IRB policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures, and submission forms in response to regulatory and institutional changes and feedback received by the HRPP.
• Developing and maintaining IRB training materials, presenting seminars/workshops to the PSU research community about regulations and policies governing human participants in research.
• Assisting with the processing of Reportable New Information submissions and inquiry and/or investigation of non-compliance with IRB policies and applicable federal regulations.
• Serving as a representative of the HRPP and subject matter expert in various capacities both internal reputed company the ORP and external on University level committees and groups where necessary.
• Interacting with other University compliance committees and various other offices such as the Office of Research Information Systems, Office of Sponsored Programs, Office of General Counsel, Office of Information reputed company, and faculty, staff, and reputed company at reputed company Penn State campuses across the commonwealth.

Required:

• CIP (Certified IRB Professional) credential is required reputed company one year of eligibility.
• In depth knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing human subject research is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proven leadership skills, including implementing broad policy recommendations or changes.
• Direct experience with staff selection, training, and performance management reputed company a reputed company academic or medical research reputed company.
• Demonstrated ability to work dependably and cooperatively reputed company a fully remote team and to establish and maintain effective and professional interpersonal relationships.
• Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong reading comprehension, written and oral communication, and discretion in handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and to concentrate on multiple reputed company tasks to meet specific programmatic goals in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
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Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience with electronic data management systems.
• Knowledge of and experience with AAHRPP standards and accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and state laws governing privacy and reputed company of protected health information.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree 8+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background reputed company(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment reputed company. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including reputed company possible grades, is $97,100.00 - $145,700.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. reputed company reputed company CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of reputed company reputed company Policy and reputed company Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual reputed company and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning reputed company reputed company, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to reputed company qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help reputed company members of the community reputed company. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential reputed company of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines Apply tot his job Apply To this Job