Director of Research Compliance

MaineHealth; Scarborough (ME); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

The MaineHealth Institute for Research is seeking an experienced Director of Research Compliance to join the executive leadership team. The Director will oversee an effective research compliance program, provide education, and serve as a central information clearinghouse for regulatory matters.

Certification as a CIP is expected, with experience across IRB, IACUC, IBC, SRC, and HIPAA research issues. This hybrid role is based in Scarborough, ME, supporting MaineHealth's research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Certification as CIP is expected.
• Experience with IRB, IACUC, IBC, SRC, research misconduct, COI, and HIPAA research issues.
• Experience managing a comprehensive research compliance program.

Responsibilities

• Manage an effective research compliance program in support of MaineHealth's research activities.
• Lead research compliance education and act as a central information clearinghouse.
• Implement and oversee a compliance education program for faculty, staff, and students.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and regulatory bodies to ensure program adherence.

Skills

CIP certification

IRB experience

IACUC experience

IBC experience

HIPAA research issues

Job description

Description

The MaineHealth Institute for Research is seeking an experienced Director of Research Complianceto join our executive leadership team. Under the direction of the Vice President for Research, this Director is responsible for managing an effective research compliance program in pursuit of MaineHealth's research programs. MaineHealth's compliance with pertinent regulations and policies is essential to engendering public trust. This Director will actively manage research compliance; research compliance education; and function as a compliance information clearinghouse. The Director will implement and manage a compliance education program that provides support for scientific research of faculty members, staff, and students. Certification as a Certified IRB Professional (CIP) is expected.

Experience with at least several of the following will be required: IRB, IACUC, IBC, SRC, Research Misconduct, Conflict of interest,and HIPAA research issues.

About MaineHealth Institute for Research:

MaineHealth Institute for Research supports a broad spectrum of research across MaineHealth ranging from basic laboratory-based research through translational research, which works to apply basic discoveries to medical problems, to a robust portfolio of clinical research, which studies the direct application of new drugs, devices and treatment protocols to patients, to health services research which seeks to use research methods to help improve and evaluate health care delivery programs and new technologies.

About MaineHealth:

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system consisting of nine local hospital systems, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed and independent physicians. With more than 24,000 employees, MaineHealth is the largest health system in northern New England and provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

Situated on the Maine coast, the greater Portland, Maine area offers the best of urban sophistication combined with seaside charm. The Old Port area receives tourists from around the world with nationally recognized restaurants, breweries, and hotels. In fact, Portland has been named "Restaurant City of the Year" by Bon Appetit Magazine. The area has an active outdoor community providing four-season recreational opportunities such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community.

This position is a hybrid role, based at our Scarborough, ME offices.

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MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $113,360.00to $153,379.20per year.

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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