Senior Manager, Research Compliance & Training

Khalifa University Enterprise; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Education allowance

Medical coverage

Job summary

Khalifa University seeks a seasoned Manager of Research Compliance to lead the university's compliance program, ensuring ethical and legal integrity across research activities in Abu Dhabi. The role blends legal acumen with operational leadership to enable world‑class research within regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities include strategic development, policy governance, liaison with authorities such as SEHA and DOH, and comprehensive training programs for faculty and staff, with oversight of

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant compliance or research administration experience.
• Degree in business administration, law, or related discipline with knowledge of relevant laws.

Responsibilities

• Strategic development and alignment with university mission.
• Policy leadership: draft, update and implement policies and procedures.
• Regulatory liaison with UAE authorities (SEHA, DOH).
• Training architecture: design and deliver training on research guidelines and integrity.
• Committee governance: manage ethics review boards.
• Risk reporting: prepare management summaries with actions.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Training/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies, or related discipline

Job description

Khalifa University seeks a seasoned Manager of Research Compliance to lead the university's compliance program, ensuring ethical and legal integrity across research activities in Abu Dhabi. The role blends legal acumen with operational leadership to enable world‑class research within regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities include strategic development, policy governance, liaison with authorities such as SEHA and DOH, and comprehensive training programs for faculty and staff, with oversight of