Program Manager, Research Compliance & Accreditation

Carnegie-Mellon-University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous retirement contributions

Tuition benefits

Paid time off and observed holidays

Life and disability insurance

Transit pass

Family/childcare support

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) seeks a Program Manager for Research Accreditation and Policy to lead accreditation activities and policy development. You will work closely with IRB, IACUC, COI, and IBC leadership to ensure compliance with federal regulations and accreditation standards across CMU’s research programs.

The role emphasizes project management, documentation, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to sustain high-quality, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; five years' experience in research, program management, and/or award management.
• Experience in academic settings and/or consulting is valuable.
• Experience with IRB, IACUC, COI and IBC is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support for IRB and IACUC accreditation and reaccreditation activities, including preparation and submission processes.
• Draft and maintain institutional policies, SOPs, and guidance on research compliance.
• Develop, implement, and manage the IRB post-approval monitoring (PAM) program and oversight.
• Collaborate with research oversight committees and offices to promote compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Research compliance

IRB/IACUC/COI/IBC familiarity

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) seeks a Program Manager for Research Accreditation and Policy to lead accreditation activities and policy development. You will work closely with IRB, IACUC, COI, and IBC leadership to ensure compliance with federal regulations and accreditation standards across CMU’s research programs.

The role emphasizes project management, documentation, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to sustain high-quality, compliant