| Director of IRB -- Evanston, IL |
Author: Jon Merz
Date: 06-02-10 12:13
Company Name: Northwestern University
Position Title: Director of IRB
Location(s): Evanston, Illinois , United States , 60201
Apply URL: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=8798&job=6844490.
Posted: May 26, 2010
Industry: Education / Teaching / Administration
Job Function: Other
Entry Level: No
Job Description: About Northwestern University:
Northwestern University is a private research university located on lakefront campuses in both Evanston and downtown Chicago , Illinois. Northwestern was founded in 1851 as the first college to serve the Northwest Territory. In fall 2008, Northwestern opened another campus in Doha, Qatar offering bachelor’s degrees in journalism and communications in partnership with the Qatar Foundation.
The university employs approximately 7,100 full-time faculty and staff members among its 11 schools and colleges. NU offers over 130 undergraduate programs and 70 graduate and professional programs to the almost 16,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students enrolled full time.
Northwestern University is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research, and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community.
Northwestern Opportunity:
Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a career at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional and personal excellence.
Currently, we have a career opportunity as a Director of IRB. The Director, who reports to the Associate Vice President, is a critical member of the management team in Northwestern's Office for Research. The Director's primary responsibilities are to effectively manage the IRB staff supporting the University's IRBs and to deliver outstanding service to Northwestern's research community. This critical role:
Collaborates with other directors in the Office for Research to create a collegial and mutually reinforcing management team; specifically, works with colleagues in the Office of Research Integrity, Office of Research Safety, and Office of Sponsored Research, as well as other University offices such as the Office of General Counsel;
Develops and maintains important strategic relationships with the University's clinical affiliates;
Maintains a cohesive, service-oriented office that supports protection of human research subjects and compliance;
Supports a work team structure within the IRB that provides close peer relations among the managers and the opportunity for cross-training and staff support during high volume periods;
Maintains and develops services for investigators including continuing the progress made towards effective customer service on the part of IRB staff for the research community;
Obtains and maintains AAHRPP accreditation, and acts as the primary lead responsible for responding to accreditation issues and requirements;
Continues the process of implementing and adjusting to an electronic submission process;
Reviews activities of IRB Chairs and ensures consistent practices across panels;
Attends IRB Panel meetings as an observer when possible;
Helps identify and interviews candidates for IRB Panels including Chairs and Committee members including overseeing appointment and training process;
Attends relevant professional meetings including participating in national forums related to research subject protection;
Serves on internal and external advisory committees related to human subjects;
Performing related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate level degree(s) or equivalent experience with 5 years of experience in clinical and/or basic research issues with experience in operational management, and budgetary oversight or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired;
Demonstrated knowledge of FDA, HHS, OHRP, state law and policies and guidelines for universities pertaining to human subjects;
Experience with and knowledge of federal oversight agencies (OHRP, FDA, and VA);
Experience in conducting human subject research, and publications relating to IRB oversight and/or management;
Effective leadership skills, with ability to manage and develop staff while delegating authority and responsibility;
Strong interpersonal and management skills;
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external constituencies, including faculty members, research staff committee members, IRB chairpersons, administrators and federal agencies;
Ability to create an ethic of teamwork and collaboration with peers;
Strong communication and collaboration skills;
Commitment to high ethical standards in research;
A deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture and an understanding of critical role basic and translational research serves in sustaining and broadening the intellectual rigor of an elite research university;
Ability to excel in a team environment;
Experience working with electronic submission systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
A M.D., Ph.D., LLD. or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired.
Working at Northwestern University:
Beyond being a place to learn and grow professionally, Northwestern is an exciting and fulfilling place to work! Northwestern offers many benefit options to full and part-time employees including: competitive compensation; excellent retirement plans; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; dependent care match; vacation, sick and holiday pay; professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
Northwestern greatly values work/life balance amongst its employees. Take advantage of recreational, cultural, and enrichment opportunities on campus. Employees also receive access to childcare solutions, retail discounts, and other work/life balance resources.
Northwestern University is an equal opportunity employer and strongly believes in creating an environment that welcomes students, faculty and staff of all races, nationalities and religions. In doing so, we offer our students the opportunity to learn and grow in diverse communities preparing them for successful careers in an increasingly global and diverse work force.
For consideration, please click on the link below. You will be directed to Northwestern University 's electronic recruiting system, eRecruit, where you will search and apply for current openings. To apply for this position in eRecruit, enter the Job Opening ID number in the appropriate search field. Once you apply, you will receive an email confirming submission of your resume. For all resumes received, if there is interest in your candidacy, the human resources recruiter or the department hiring manager will contact you. Job Opening ID number for this position is 15837.
http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply Here: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=8798&job=6844490
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