Associate Vice President for Research Integrity and Compliance

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 343,000; Full time

Job summary

George Washington University seeks an Associate Vice President for Research Integrity and Compliance to lead university-wide research compliance programs and enhance integrity across domestic and international activities. This executive will oversee HRPP/IRB, IACUC, IBC, DURC, and export controls, while guiding training and risk management initiatives.

The role reports to the Vice President for Research, collaborates with SPP and IT, and directs a team to ensure policy adherence, quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 10+ years experience.
• Minimum 4 years in senior leadership/executive roles.
• Master's degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee GW's research compliance programs and committees.
• Serve as GW's Research Integrity Officer and Institutional Official designee.
• Coordinate programs and strategies to minimize non-compliance risks.
• Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Projects to streamline researcher workflows.
• Oversee QA, audits, and post-approval monitoring across research activities.
• Engage with national regulators and maintain AAHRPP/AAALAC accreditation.
• Develop training resources and oversee Responsible Conduct of Research requirements.
• Mediate compliance matters and support external reporting as needed.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Research compliance

Policy development

Regulatory affairs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Job description

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Vice President for Research, the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity and Compliance (AP- RIC) serves as a key member of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) leadership team. The Associate Vice President for Research Integrity and Compliance is responsible for GW's overall strategy to ensure research compliance, foster a culture of research integrity, advocate and advance research security matters, and promote the responsible conduct of research at the Institution both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

• 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.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 10 years of relevant professional experience, Master's degree, or higher, in a relevant area of study preferred. Relevant experience must include at least 4 years of senior leadership/executive level experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Hiring Range

$163,373.07 - $342,975.11

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

• Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
• College/School/Department: Office Vice President of Research (OVPR)
• Family: Research Administration
• Sub-Family: Research Compliance
• Stream: Executive
• Level: Level 2
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: M-F, 8am -5pm
• Will this job require the employee to work on site?: Yes
• Employee Onsite Status: Hybrid
• Telework: Yes
• Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
• Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
• Internal Applicants Only?: No
• Posting Number: S014543
• Job Open Date: 10/30/2026
• Background Screening: Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.