Remote Associate Director, Human Research Operations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Brookline, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks an Associate Director of OHRS to oversee departmental operations and supervise IRB Analysts, coordinating with the DF/HCC consortium and guiding expedited reviews in compliance with human subject regulations.

You will develop SOPs, manage staff workflows, and represent OHRS at internal and external meetings, ensuring regulatory alignment and support for investigators across Harvard-affiliated sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years in a cancer center or with an academic IRB/research office.
• 3 years of staff management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational activities within the department.
• Supervise IRB Analysts.
• Develop SOPs for consortium sites.
• Conduct expedited IRB reviews.
• Coordinate with Harvard institutions and related offices.
• Represent OHRS at meetings and conferences.
• Assist with projects as directed by OHRS leadership.
• Identify and address operational improvements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

HIPAA knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Independent work

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIP certification preferred

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks an Associate Director of OHRS to oversee departmental operations and supervise IRB Analysts, coordinating with the DF/HCC consortium and guiding expedited reviews in compliance with human subject regulations.

You will develop SOPs, manage staff workflows, and represent OHRS at internal and external meetings, ensuring regulatory alignment and support for investigators across Harvard-affiliated sites.