Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Senior Research Compliance Specialist ensures compliance with research regulations and guidelines.
• Audits and monitors research activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manages investigations related to research compliance issues.
• Ensures adherence to research finance regulatory requirements.
• Develops and implements compliance policies and procedures.
• Provides training and guidance to research staff on compliance matters.
• Collaborates with departments to ensure compliance with research regulations.
• Prepares reports and documents related to compliance activities.
• Maintains complete and accurate program records; ensures the integrity and security of confidential information; works with vendors and ORA-IT to ensure enterprise software solutions fulfill University needs for research compliance programs.
• Encourages a positive culture of compliance and represents office/unit on university committees and provides training to faculty, staff, and committee members regarding research compliance.
• Ensures policies and procedures are consistent with federal regulatory and policies developments and provides subject matter expertise to all aspects of the research administration program.
• Conducts program research and ensures the preparation of operational and statistical reports are accurate in measuring compliance with regulations and federal policies.
• Monitors and measures university compliance as well as customer satisfaction objectives and goals of research administration.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in research administration, research compliance, internal audit, legal, audit or related field.
• Experience in a university or research environment involving heavily regulated industries preferred.
• Juris Doctorate or master's degree and Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar certification preferred.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.