STARS Requisition number
93962BR
Posting Position Title
Sr Assoc. Provost, Res. Compliance and Reg Affairs
Essential Duties
1. Overall responsibility for managing the services needed to support faculty research across the university related to compliance and regulatory affairs. The SrAP-RCRA has direct responsibility for the Conflict of Interest Office, Office of Animal Resource Services (OARS), Office of the Human Research Protections Program (HRPP), Office of Research Integrity and Security (RISO), and Office of Export Controls, with overall responsibility for the Research Security Program. Supervises more than 60 staff with a total annual budget of greater than $10 million. 2. Make a significant contribution to research at Yale through the execution of robust processes and services that are notable for excellent customer service, transparency, and responsiveness and for excellent training and professional development of staff. Develop, update, and communicate policies and procedures to ensure best practices in compliance. Provide and monitor policy training, with regular training sessions and workshops and support to/for faculty, researchers, administrators, staff, and other stakeholders to enhance and promote a culture of regulatory awareness and compliance. 3. Serve as the Institutional Official (IO) for the animal care and use program and the human research protection program. The SrAP-RCRA is a key leader of these programs in partnership with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and the University’s Institutional Review Boards. The SrAP-RCRA is a strategic administrative partner for the Yale School of Medicine and the Yale Cancer Center and their rapidly expanding clinical trials programs. Serve as the primary contact with the federal regulatory offices and is signatory on official communications. Represent the institution in regulatory and industry discussions related to research compliance, keeping abreast of developments in relevant laws and best practices. 4. Function as a key resource for faculty and staff, offering guidance on complex research matters. monitor and review concerns related to research security raised by federal sponsors. Ensure timely responses. 5. Encourage and maintain a culture of regulatory awareness and research compliance centered on fundamental ethical principles with a reasonable and balanced practical focus on education and guidance. Develop and maintain a sensible and effective risk-based approach to compliance with the regulations, policies, and laws that govern research activities. With data-driven analytic methods, develop ways to integrate compliance functions into operations and business processes to achieve transparency, efficiency, reduce risks and improve compliance while minimizing administrative burden for faculty and staff. The SrAP-RCRA and staff will regularly review, draft, collaboratively communicate, and implement changes to university policies relating to research administration and compliance as necessitated by rapidly changing federal and sponsor regulations. Provide effective partnership and collaboration with peer functions including the Office of Sponsored Projects and the Sponsored Projects Finance Administration teams.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of experience in a senior role in research administration, compliance, export controls, research integrity, human subjects research and conflict of interest.
Weekend Hours Required?
Occasional
Evening Hours Required?
Occasional
Duration Type
Fixed
If Fixed Duration, Period
5 years from date of hire
If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?
Yes
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
University Job Title
Senior Assoc. Provost, Res. Compliance and Reg Affairs
Worksite Address
2 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06510
Work Location
Central Campus
Other Fixed Duration Date
30-Jun-2030
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Searchable Job Family
Administration
External Gateway Posting Date
13-Mar-2025
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Position Focus:
With overall responsibility for managing the services needed to support faculty research across the university related to compliance and regulatory affairs, the SrAP-RCRA will manage Yale’s rapidly expanding regulatory and compliance portfolio with a strong focus on faculty service, transparency, and efficiency. An essential aspect of the role will be establishing a strong partnership with the Senior Associate Provost for Sponsored Projects (SrAP-SP). The two Senior Associate Provosts will serve as the key leaders working closely with the Vice Provost for research to ensure the overall operational and compliance effectiveness of the research administration infrastructure. As a new role within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, the SrAP-RCRA will directly oversee five offices encompassing approximately 60 staff with a total annual budget of greater than $10 million in FY25. The SrAP-RCRA will support the unit leaders in deepening their professional growth and expertise, including building collaborations across domains to enhance team engagement. Additionally, the SrAP-RCRA and the SrAP-SP will jointly oversee two offices that support all of research administration: the Office of Research Enterprise Operations, which provides data analytics and operational support; and the Office of Research Compliance, which is responsible for Yale’s research compliance program and oversees the development of training modules, ensuring alignment with the university’s audit, risk, and compliance framework. The SrAP-RCRA will serve as the Institutional Official (IO) for the animal care and use program and the human research protection program, and work in partnership with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and the University’s Institutional Review Boards. Additionally, the SrAP-RCRA will serve as a strategic administrative partner for the Yale School of Medicine and the Yale Cancer Center and their rapidly expanding clinical trials programs. This position will be a hybrid role. For more information visit: Yale Research.
Yale University has retained Opus Partners to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries, applications, and nominations should be submitted by email to Thomas at thomas.lapierre@opuspartners.net . The search process will unfold with the greatest possible attention to candidate confidentiality. Required application materials include a resume and cover letter.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Research laboratory experience is a plus, including overall understanding of the role of research enterprise in a major research university. In-depth knowledge of federal regulations and compliance requirements for academic research institutions.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement:
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Senior Leader (MU)
Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Supervisory Organization
Office of the Provost - Administration
Time Type
Full time
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Excellent interpersonal, management, writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills, both in leadership and problem-solving space. Effective HR management skills; success supervising staff and identifying and engaging resources in a complex, decentralized environment; the ability to interact effectively in a culturally and ethnically diverse community.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
A demonstrated record of career development for high-potential staff members. The ability to balance operational demands with strategic vision, ensuring both compliance and support for research innovation. Lead significant and meaningful change in a large, complex organization. Proven skills as a change agent.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Demonstrated analytical and operational management expertise and knowledge of the research administration offices and related work processes for which she/he will be responsible. Proven experience in policy development, program management and overseeing sensitive regulatory and compliance issues.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Experience leading business-process improvement and familiarity with information systems implementation. Familiarity with electronic research administration systems and processes, or compliance software and risk management systems. An extensive record of effective budget and financial management in a research environment.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Extensive knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies related to research compliance such as protection of human participants, animal welfare, conflict of interest, intellectual property, research integrity and security. Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations.
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
Wage Ranges
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Work Model
Hybrid
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
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