Research Compliance Specialist

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) is responsible for pre- and post-award administration of grants and contracts; supporting investigators in developing proposals and funding strategies for their research and scholarship; protection, management, and licensing of the University’s intellectual property; oversight of the use of human subjects and laboratory animals in research and teaching and the use of infectious agents and recombinant DNA; implementation of the University’s policies on conflict of interest, export controls and research integrity in research and scholarship; and working with other administrative offices to create an environment at the University that encourages and facilitates research. The OVPR assures that the services and resources provided by the units under its direction meet the needs of the research community and satisfies the requirements of laws and regulations that govern research, and protecting the University’s interests. This includes policy development, strategic planning, and oversight. The OVPR also works closely with the research leadership of the schools and Tufts Medicine to promote cooperation, collaboration, and sharing of resources to maintain a positive working relationship between the schools and with the hospital. Additionally, the OVPR maintains close working relationships with faculty and department chairs in order to keep abreast of the needs and direction of research and to foster an environment of open communication and responsiveness.

The Research Compliance Specialist is an integral part of the OVPR research compliance team. The position will assist in the implementation of the Export Controls program, Conflict of Interest program and other Global Research programs and policies by providing oversight and execution of program deliverables, providing technical guidance to the Tufts community, tracking metrics, and enhancing compliance with federal, state and local regulations and policies. The position will also work collaboratively with members of the Tufts community, external organizations, regulatory agencies, and consultants to promote compliance.

• Export Controls Coordination
  • Assist the Senior Director of Research Compliance and Research Compliance Manager in the implementation of the Export Controls program
  • Collect, manage, and distribute metrics for Export Controls
  • Other tasks as directed by Research Compliance Manager
• Conflict of Interest (COI) Coordination
  • Assist with the annual COI disclosure process
  • Draft and manage active COI management plans
  • Provide administrative support to the COI committee
  • Collect, manage, and distribute metrics for COI
  • Assist with continual improvement process activities
• European General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR), China Personal Information Privacy Law (PIPL) and others as needed
  • Serve as a point of contact and subject matter expert for researchers and the Institutional Review Board (IRB) in the area of the GDPR, PIPL, etc.
  • Conduct initial reviews of research projects that may be subject to the GDPR, PIPL, etc. and collaborate with the investigator to ensure that data collection and record keeping are compliance
  • Review study documents for GDPR/PIPL compliance and submit approvals to the IRB.
  • Collaborate with Information Security and University Counsel where necessary to assist with complex reviews of GDPR, PIPL, etc. regulation
  • Ensure maintenance of documentation related to GDPR, PIPL, etc. review and analyses
• Other
  • Administrative management of Data Use Agreements and related tasks in collaboration with Tufts Technology Transfer and Industry Collaboration Unit
  • Administrative support to Research Compliance unit
  • Other Tasks as directed

Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• Associate’s Degree Knowledge and experience typically acquired through the completion of an Associates degree with 5 years related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree with 2-4 years of professional work experience
• Detail orientend
• Well-organized
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research regulatory compliance experience
• Project management