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Job Description
Senior Director for Research Oversight
Lubbock
37864BR
Position Description
Manages and directs the day to day operations of a research center/institute or medium sized department. Plans, coordinates and supervises the operation and activities of the center/institute/department. Develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities.
Major/Essential Functions
This is a new position housed within the Research Integrity Office, a TTUHSC Division of the Office of Research and Innovation, and report directly to the Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity (AVPRI) for administration of the Office of Research's Research Oversight Committees.- Reduce risk and improve efficiencies through process improvement;
- Advise university leadership on research policy and provide guidance and direction for application strategies to be in compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements;
- Serve as a key advisor in matters related to administrative research functions within the university, including the performance of committees and research conducted within or by TTUHSC schools, departments, centers, and institutions;
- Will be expected to be well-versed in national trends in research policies;
- Provide support to research administrators in developing, revising, implementing, and maintaining standard operating procedures and policies for all aspects of research administration to ensure effective management, review, and oversight of research;
- Commitment to greater engagement, better training, more pro-active support, and enabling research compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Engage with other internal (e.g., Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP); Division of Research Innovation, Collaboration, and Entrepreneurship (RICE); Institutional Compliance; etc.) and external (federal, industry, private sponsors, etc.) organizational units to advance the university's research mission and to foster and facilitate strategies to enhance research collaboration and competitiveness.
- Develop and monitor institutional metrics to ensure the compliant, effective and efficient delivery of research administration to support research oversight committees and committee Chairs with emphasis on communication, transparency, consistency, and integrity.
- Provide leadership, oversight, service, and support for the university's research oversight committees and committee members, including administrators, chairs, and vice chairs.
- Serve in an ex-officio capacity, as needed, to ad hoc committees established to review special cases across research areas;
- Develop and foster collaborative relationships with faculty and researchers as well as research oversight committee administrators, including across TTUHSC campuses and other universities within the TTU System
- Communicate and work with overlapping and intersecting units within and across TTUHSC, including but not limited to Safety Services, Office of General Counsel, and the Clinical Research Institute;
- Promote and ensure compliance wherever applicable with regulatory requirements in the U.S., and accommodate local laws and regulations, and in general foster an ethical and safe research environment in line with best practices. This includes ensuring any necessary documentation is reported to such agencies as needed; and
- Write and facilitate key communications and reports for the AVPRI and Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required and six years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education beyond Bachelor's may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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