Job Information
HERC: Metro New York & Southern Connecticut Chief Research Compliance Officer/Research Integrity Officer in New York, New York
Employer Name: Weill Cornell Medicine
Title: Chief Research Compliance Officer/Research Integrity Officer
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: General Research Compliance
Work Days:
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $250,000.00 - $300,000.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
The Chief Research Compliance Officer/Research Integrity Officer (CRCO/RIO) is responsible for ensuring Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) compliance with all applicable federal and state research compliance and integrity requirements, which includes applicable laws and regulations concerning responsible and ethical conduct of research, and compliance with institutional policies. As the WCM CRCO/RIO, the incumbent is responsible for creating an institutional culture of compliance with applicable research integrity policies and laws. They will serve as a leader and advisor on research compliance issues related to oversight of: 1) Human Research Protections (HRP) which includes WCM Institutional Review Boards (lRBs) and other related components; 2) Conflicts of Interest (COI); and 3) Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The incumbent will also serve as an ex-o?cio members of these committees. Additionally, they will serve as an advisor and member of other relevant WCM and Cornell University (CU) committees and working groups. The CRCO/RIO will work with WCM leadership and collaborate with the CU CRCO in developing policies related to research involving human and animal subjects, research misconduct, conflicts of interest, human embryonic stem cell research (HESC), and export controls. The CRCO/RIO will also provide guidance, information, and education to faculty, sta?, students, and administrators regarding the interpretation and implementation of the related regulatory and policy requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Reports to WCM Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Research regarding human subjects research. Reports to the Senior Associate Dean for Research regarding animal research, laboratory research, research integrity, conflicts of interest, and Export Control. Coordinate Export Control activities with the CU Export Control Officer who has responsibility for Export Control activities across the entire CU campus. Review and assess allegations of scientific and research misconduct on both the WCM and WCMQ campuses; administer WCM Research Integrity policies and process. Coordinate all research compliance activities with leadership on the WCMQ campus. Report findings to the Institutional/Deciding Official. Liaise/work with, when necessary, the federal Office of Research Integrity (ORI). Maintain records as required by WCM policy and ORI. Ensure that WCM policies related to research involving human subjects & animal subjects, HESC, export controls, research misconduct, & conflicts of interest are consistent w/ CU/WCM policies & local, state, federal, & other applicable rules & regulations. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Advanced Degree in a related field (JD, PhD or Master’s in Science).
Experience
A minimum of 10 plus years of experience working in an established institutional research administration setting, including experience directly related to the responsible conduct of research, preferably in an academic or health sciences setting. Extensive knowledge of the current federal regulations related to research, including research misconduct and con?icts of interest.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal and institutional skills, expert written and oral communication skills, and the ability to relate to and manage a diverse array of people and institutions are essential. Demonstrate strong leadership and management skills. Capable of working collaboratively and leading others to meet goals and objectives. Diligent in keeping current with government and university regulations and guidelines. Ability to work effectively and diplomatically in a professional manner. Develop strong relationships and trust internally with faculty and their staff, College Deans, Department Chairs and College administrative staff, as well as externally with federal agencies and other key constituents.
Licenses and Certifications
Certified IRB Professional (CIP) preferred.