Associate Vice President for Research Integrity and Compliance

• Leadership and oversight of University research compliance, regulatory committees, and education programs including but not limited to:
  
  
  • Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  • Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
  • Animal Program & Facilities (indirect reporting relationship)
  • Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
  • Radiation and Laser Safety
  • Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)
  • Stem Cell Research Oversight (SCRO)
  • Export Control
  • Foreign Influence and International Collaborations in Research
  • Research Conflict of Interest
  • Regulatory Affairs and Strategy
  • Research Compliance and Quality Assurance
  • Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
  
  
  
  
  
• Serves as the University's Research Integrity Officer.
• Serves as the main designee of the Institutional Official for Research.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of programs and operational strategies for research compliance issues in areas of oversight to ensure policies and procedures facilitate quality research and minimize the risk of non-compliance.
• Coordinates research compliance and risk management activities with key stakeholders across GW, particularly with the Office of Sponsored Projects, to develop a streamlined experience for researchers, staff, and students.
• Coordinates the development and enforcement of research compliance-related policies, processes, training and guidance materials, monitoring compliance for the University's domestic and international research activities.
• Leads Office of Research Integrity and Compliance teams, including management of direct reports, staff development, and establishing and maintaining a service-minded culture.
• Works with the Provost's Office and academic leadership to ensure appropriate compliance related education and training resources are available to those engaged in the conduct of research at GW. Jointly oversees and ensures support for academic and research Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) requirements, including supervision of related employees (i.e. the Deputy Research Integrity Officer).
• Leads the University's Responsible Conduct of Research program including oversight of management of allegations of research misconduct, reporting to applicable external agencies, and support for training and educating researchers on the responsible conduct of research. Fosters a culture that promotes the responsible conduct of research. Oversees development and implementation of outreach programs.
• Leads and oversees quality assurance and post-approval monitoring programs to include the conduct of routine, directed, and for-cause audits and post-approval monitoring across all areas of research subject to regulatory committee approvals, and support for corrective and preventive action plans.
• Oversees Research Security Program, including compliance with NSPM-33, CHIPS Act and other laws and regulations related to areas of export controls, foreign influence vulnerabilities, international collaborations and international travel, cyber and information security, and facility clearance and physical security.
• Oversees the development of research onboarding, education and training curricula in support of all areas of research oversight to promote world-class, quality research and maximize compliance with mandated training obligations.
• Mediates and seeks resolutions, consistent with University policies, state, federal, and other funding agency requirements, related to non-compliance, research misconduct and scholarship disputes. Maintains GW policies and procedures related to the same.
• In collaboration with the Vice President for Research, develops and implements short- and long- term strategies to enhance the operational aspects of research compliance and integrity. Advises the Vice President for Research and other senior leaders throughout the University, faculty and others on matters pertaining to research compliance and ethics.
• May represent the Vice President for Research and the unit at various internal/external meetings, committees and/or conferences; may serve on various University committees for the purpose of advising on matters related to assigned functional area; and works cross-functionally with University leadership on a variety of divisional matters.
• Collaborates closely with other key University offices: Office of General Counsel, Environmental Health and Safety, Information Technology, Office of Ethics, Compliance and Risk, Risk Management, Faculty Affairs, University Faculty Senate, leadership within the schools, etc.
• Collaborates with University Information Technology in developing, implementing, and managing compliance-related research administration electronic systems.
• Oversees maintenance of accreditation of the Human Research Protection Program (AAHRPP) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Program (AAALAC).
• Engages and demonstrates leadership at a national level on research compliance topics.
• Builds and maintains a positive and collaborative relationship with regulatory agencies.

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