The Office of Research Support and Compliance (ORSC) at The University of Texas at Austin needs to ensure that all research conducted at the University is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies, specifically concerning conflict of interest arising from investigators’ personal financial interests and involvement in outside professional activities.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in research compliance, research administration, or academic, industry or clinical research.
- At least 5 years of experience in research compliance, research administration, or academic, industry or clinical research.
- Experience in supporting a compliance program in an academic research setting.
- Familiarity with processes and requirements in federally sponsored research.
- Understanding of institutional environments related to academic-industry relations.
- Experience in reviewing Conflicts of Interest in Research as part of a research compliance program.
- Familiarity with electronic compliance management systems, particularly Huron Research Suite.
Responsibilities
- Completes Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) reviews for new sponsored projects.
- Performs ongoing review of newly- and annually-updated disclosures for Conflicts of Interest related to current awards and projects.
- Utilizes available internal and external sources to verify and seek additional information, when appropriate.
- Communicates with investigators as necessary for clarification of disclosed information and routes disclosures for ancillary review when necessary (e.g., sponsored projects, department/supervisory, research security, intellectual property).
- Assists in drafting and documenting FCOI management plans in cooperation with the Associate Director (Outside Activities) and other team members.
- Communicates FCOI management requirements to investigators, supervisors, and other compliance offices (e.g., IRB) as necessary.
- Independently drafts and implements baseline FCOI management plans and explains management plan requirements to investigators, supervisors, and other compliance offices (e.g., IRB).
Other
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Master's degree.
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
