Senior Research Compliance Administrator

Agency: Texas A&M University System Offices • Department: Research Compliance Office • Location: Dallas, Texas • Type: Staff

About the role

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System, representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Supports Research Compliance Office leadership in the administration of research compliance programs for human subjects research, animal research oversight, biohazards in research, financial conflict of interest in research, research misconduct, AI in research, and other areas. This may include operational ownership of research compliance processes, project management, scheduling visits, reviewing approved protocols and relevant records, participating in on-site visits, and preparing reports for leaders across the System.
• Conducts preliminary programmatic reviews in support of System member SOPs, committee functions, website content, and protocols, including post-approval monitoring.
• Assists in the development of recommendations and strategies for enhancing programmatic initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison with System members and external stakeholders for research compliance questions, concerns, and incidents.
• Coordinates, plans, develops, and participates in training activities including seminars, newsletters, and electronic communications, as well as regular System-wide meetings.
• Participates in site visits to build relationships and provide training and guidance on applicable regulations.
• Administers the development and maintenance of SOPs or other guidance, and ensures processes are followed through periodic review with office procedures.
• Participates in change management for revised or new research compliance requirements and processes.
• Maintains databases and prepares and distributes reports on compliance activities and other metrics.
• Provides expert guidance to System members in multiple areas of research compliance.
• Stays abreast of research compliance best practices and all applicable institutional guidelines and federal regulations.
• Assists with accreditation activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Some domestic travel required.
• This is a security-sensitive position restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPIA, CIP, CHRC, or other relevant certification relating to research or research compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Defined benefit retirement plan with employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• If applicable, defined contribution retirement plan with employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor.
• Additional voluntary tax-deferred annuity (TDA) options.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness programs to promote work/life balance.