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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Senior Research Compliance Specialist ensures compliance with research regulations and guidelines.

• Audits and monitors research activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Manages investigations related to research compliance issues.

• Ensures adherence to research finance regulatory requirements.

• Develops and implements compliance policies and procedures.

• Provides training and guidance to research staff on compliance matters.

• Collaborates with departments to ensure compliance with research regulations.

• Prepares reports and documents related to compliance activities.

• Maintains complete and accurate program records; ensures the integrity and security of confidential information; works with vendors and ORA-IT to ensure enterprise software solutions fulfill University needs for research compliance programs.

• Encourages a positive culture of compliance and represents office/unit on university committees and provides training to faculty, staff, and committee members regarding research compliance.

• Ensures policies and procedures are consistent with federal regulatory and policies developments and provides subject matter expertise to all aspects of the research administration program.

• Conducts program research and ensures the preparation of operational and statistical reports are accurate in measuring compliance with regulations and federal policies.

• Monitors and measures university compliance as well as customer satisfaction objectives and goals of research administration.

• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in research administration, research compliance, internal audit, legal, audit or related field.

• Experience in a university or research environment involving heavily regulated industries preferred.

• Juris Doctorate or master's degree and Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar certification preferred.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.

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Job Number 143289

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Division Research Administration

Department Rsch Compl & Reg. Affairs

Job Category Risk Legal and Compliance

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Atlanta

Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor

Remote Work Classification Primarily On Campus

Health and Safety Information Not Applicable