The University of Oklahoma
*HRPP Project Manager
The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
Come join the staff at OU Health Sciences Campus in Oklahoma City and become a part of Oklahoma's research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. we are looking for an HRPP Project Manager to join our team.
The HRPP Project Manager provides advanced project management, operational oversight, and strategic support to the leadership of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). This position plays a critical role in ensuring institutional compliance with federal and state regulations governing human subjects research through effective education, accreditation support, policy development, and electronic system management.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Provides project management support to Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) leadership in developing, coordinating, and implementing education and outreach programs, AAHRPP accreditation, and electronic submission systems to ensure compliance with federal and state human research regulations
Develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive education program for the protection of human research participants; monitor regulatory and technological changes and advise management on operational impacts
Assess gaps in educational initiatives and develop resources, guidance documents, and support materials to meet researcher training needs; maintain and track education program records
Manage day-to-day supervision and development of designated staff, including training and performance evaluations; assist with onboarding new team members
Leads the development and delivery of training and seminars for faculty, staff, and students on human research protection, IRB requirements, and institutional review processes
Provides consultative support on protocols and consent documents
Assists in onboarding new IRB members and coordinate continuing education initiatives for HRPP staff and board members
Oversees AAHRPP accreditation and reaccreditation efforts, including managing revisions to forms, policies, guidelines, and SOPs; develop required accreditation materials and training content
Serves as the designated super user for the electronic submission system (iRIS); provide user training, technical support, and coordinate updates and testing with vendors and IT
Participates in institutional meetings and committees; represent the department in outreach and engagement activities
Maintains effective communication through HRPP/OUHSC IRB websites, listservs, and other platforms
Recommends improvements to streamline the IRB review process, including updates to applications, forms, checklists, training, policies, and guidance based on feedback and regulatory updates
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position