Director, Research Compliance

* Oversees the management of conflict of interests associated with sponsored research for Texas A&M AgriLife personnel. This includes financial conflict of interest (FCOI) for all AgriLife faculty, in coordination with Texas A&M University (TAMU) compliance offices.* Directs the FCOI administrative function for AgriLife: 1) ensures compliance with the federal government and other entities regarding the disclosing, reviewing, routing and approving of FCOIs and/or management plans, 2) oversees services to assist faculty and other researchers in understanding the process and its requirements and in developing FCOI management plans, and 3) establishes and oversees the process whereby annual FCOI management plans and updates are collected, reviewed and approved as required by regulation.* Oversees the Texas A&M AgriLife export controls program. Provides export controls interface with various AgriLife offices, Sponsored Research Services, TAMU, the Texas A&M System Research Security Office, and the Texas A&M System Office of General Counsel.* Works to identify projects with export control implications and to ensure their effective management; develops and oversees educational programs, guidelines, tools and other resources to assist the community in their understanding of export control requirements and obligations; ensures an effective management of the export control compliance program; ensures that non-routine matters that require an escalation of interaction and reporting are effectively administered; oversees periodic assessments of the export controls compliance program, and reviews, administers and updates the export controls compliance monitoring plan. This also includes screening of individuals and companies to work on various projects with AgriLife.* Establishes and enforces accurate performance metrics to assess FCOI/COI and export controls risk as well as compliance. Clearly communicates the effectiveness of current procedures to AgriLife leadership.* Develops and recommends rules, guidelines, and procedures that address risk and compliance issues while striving to deliver the highest quality services and support to faculty. Facilitates and communicates FCOI/COI and export controls risk management protocols in collaboration with the AgriLife Research Compliance Officer, SRS, and relevant officials.* Works jointly with the AgriLife Ethics and Compliance Director, Research Compliance Officer and AgriLife Leadership on compliance-related activities as required.* Ensures adherence to federal and state regulations, Texas A&M University System policies, and Texas A&M AgriLife rules and procedures.* Five years of professional management experience in one or more of these areas: regulatory affairs, conflict of interest, export control and other compliance.* Prior TAMUS experience with research administration responsibilities in sponsored research and in federal compliance issues regarding research compliance, conflict of interest and export control.**Salary:** Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.**Flexible Work Arrangements:** Flexible work schedules and remote work options may be available for this position, depending on the nature of the role and employee eligibility, in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures.The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr