HRPP Assistant Director

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience

• Master's degree or JD and five years related experience in IRB or equivalent human subjects review board working with behavioral, biomedical, and clinical research in an institution of higher education.
• Current IRB Professional Certification (Certified IRB Professional) is strongly preferred.

• Expert knowledge of regulations concerning human research protections (Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations Part 46 and 21 CFR 50 and 56).
• Proven leadership skills, including implementing broad policy recommendations.
• Direct experience with the principles and procedures for staff recruitment, selection, training, and performance management within a complex academic or medical research framework.
• Demonstrated ability to work dependably and cooperatively within a team and to establish and maintain effective and professional interpersonal relationships.
• Strong active listening skills, problem sensitivity and solving skills, superior customer service orientation, and attention to detail.
• Strong deductive reasoning, analytical and critical thinking, and active learning skills.
• Strong reading comprehension, written and oral expression, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality standards.
• Ability to work independently and to concentrate on multiple complex tasks to meet specific service goals in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop, prioritize, and execute strategic goals and objectives.
  
  

• In collaboration with the Director, provide strategic oversight of HRPP daily operations and supervision of staff.
• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of office staff.
• Ensure operational continuity by providing leadership and coverage during vacancies or the Director's absences.

• Conduct preliminary review of human research projects for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct IRB Expedited review and provide Exempt research determinations.
• Determine whether a proposed activity meets regulatory and policy definitions of research involving human subjects.
• Provide support and oversight for staff tasked with supporting UGA's IRB convened meetings, including agenda development, transcription, and accurate documentation of meeting minutes.
• Attend IRB meetings as the regulatory expert to support the IRB Chair and members.

• Assist the Director in ensuring the work of the department meets best practice standards for human research.
• Assist in the development of strategic plans and annual reports.
• Perform needs assessments, evaluate, and analyze HRPP effectiveness and consistency, develop recommendations, and initiate appropriate action to ensure implementation.

• Facilitate collaborative partnerships with a variety of departments for the implementation and coordination of programs/services.
• Serve as a resource to faculty, staff, and students.

• Serve a significant role in the design, maintenance, testing, and implementation of the electronic submission system.