Strategic Research & Academic Compliance Lead

Harvard University Central Administration; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Wellbeing resources

Family support

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University, Central Administration, is seeking a Research and Academic Compliance Officer to manage risk and compliance across the university. The role focuses on non-financial compliance in research, including conflicts of interest/commitment, export controls, and international collaborations, while coordinating with schools and OVPR.

The officer will conduct risk assessments, build risk profiles, and develop training and education programs, reporting to the Senior Director of ORAC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 7 years in research and/or academic compliance and/or research administration in an academic or industry setting.
• Advanced degree and related compliance experience are highly preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary non-financial research compliance liaison to a large portfolio of academic and research areas.
• Provide guidance on sponsored research policies, procedures, and guidelines across pre-award, post-award, financial, and compliance domains.
• Consult faculty, administrators, staff, students, and visitors on research and academic compliance issues.
• Represent ORAC on university-wide committees and inform leadership decision-making.
• Develop policies and guidance for risk areas and ensure timely risk mitigation and education.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Research administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Harvard University, Central Administration, is seeking a Research and Academic Compliance Officer to manage risk and compliance across the university. The role focuses on non-financial compliance in research, including conflicts of interest/commitment, export controls, and international collaborations, while coordinating with schools and OVPR.

The officer will conduct risk assessments, build risk profiles, and develop training and education programs, reporting to the Senior Director of ORAC.