Senior Research Compliance & Risk Officer

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Central Administration seeks a Research and Academic Compliance Officer (RACO) to manage risk and compliance across multiple schools and units. The role emphasizes financial conflicts of interest, export control, international collaborations, and policy integration with ORAC/OVPR.

You will partner with faculty and administrators to design controls, execute risk assessments, and drive education initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and university

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 7 years in research compliance or related field.
• Advanced degree and research experience are highly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary non-financial research compliance liaison across a large portfolio of academic and research areas.
• Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and guidelines in pre/post-award, financial, and research compliance.
• Develop risk profiles and manage export controls, international collaborations, and conflicts of interest processes.
• Conduct audits, investigations, and risk assessments; maintain auditable records and risk metrics.
• Deliver training and educational programs on non-financial compliance across the university.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Project leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Harvard University’s Central Administration seeks a Research and Academic Compliance Officer (RACO) to manage risk and compliance across multiple schools and units. The role emphasizes financial conflicts of interest, export control, international collaborations, and policy integration with ORAC/OVPR.

You will partner with faculty and administrators to design controls, execute risk assessments, and drive education initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and university