Research Integrity Program Manager

Research and Graduate Studies (RGS) supports (PSU) compliance with regulations governing research activities through the development and management of research integrity and compliance programs in specified areas including Human Research Protections, Animal Care and Use, Biological Safety, Research Security, Export Controls, and Financial Conflicts of Interest.

These programs are housed in the Research Administration division RGS, which is responsible for the development and implementation of administrative, financial and, compliance policies and procedures in response to rapidly evolving state and federal laws and regulations in areas associated with carrying out research and sponsored projects activities. The division oversees and facilitates PSU’s compliance with new and existing federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, as well as institutional policies governing research and scholarly activities.

The Research Integrity Program Manager is a professional staff member managing daily operations of the research integrity and regulatory compliance programs housed in the office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies (RGS) at PSU. These programs include, but are not limited to, human and animal protections, biological safety, financial conflict of interest, research security, export controls, responsible conduct of research, and adherence to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The Research Integrity Program Manager serves as a member of the Research Integrity and Compliance Programs team, managing multiple compliance programs and associated review committees and issuing compliance and ethics approvals to University researchers for a large volume and diverse portfolio of both sponsored and non-sponsored research.

The Research Integrity Program Manager utilizes subject matter expertise to provide regulatory and program oversight; inform policy development and implementation; and manage a diverse portfolio of research compliance protocols. They execute regulatory compliance review and determinations for university research conducted in support of the University’s academic mission and formalize collaborative agreements with external research partner institutions. This position reports to the Director of Research Integrity and Compliance Operations (Director).

Duties:
Compliance Program Management – 40%
The Research Integrity Program Manager provides regulatory and program oversight for multiple research compliance programs. Program management is provided through interpretation, clarification and application of federal and state regulations, policies, and guidance of institutional policies and procedures.

Protocol Management & Review – 40%
The Research Integrity Program Manager manages a diverse portfolio of research compliance protocols in accordance with a large and varied set of federally required regulations, guidelines, statutes, as well as institutional policies and practices. The Research Integrity Program Manager serves as a designated alternate voting member of the Institutional Review Board for the protection of human subjects (IRB) and functions in an advisory, non-voting role for other compliance committees. The role is responsible for conducting in-depth review and evaluation of research compliance protocol submissions to ensure adherence to complex regulatory requirements and institutional policies.

Compliance Committee Administration – 10%
The Research Integrity Program Manager is responsible for providing regulatory and administrative oversight for multiple research compliance committees.

Professional Educational & Related Training Activities – 10%
The Research Integrity Program Manager serves as a subject matter expert and provides guidance to researchers and committees while serving a key role on a team of professionals.

This position is in-person and based at Portland State University’s vibrant urban campus in downtown Portland, where you’ll be part of a welcoming and collaborative community. We offer flexible scheduling options and, when operational needs allow, the possibility of limited remote work (typically up to one day per week) under an approved remote work agreement in line with University policy.

In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position is between $67,512 and $80,004, but may be negotiated above this range dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

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