Job Summary
The Medical School Office of Regulatory Affairs is seeking a highly responsible and skilled Associate Director to lead and direct the School's outside interest disclosure (OID) and conflict of interest (COI) program and manage its OID/COI team. The position will report to the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs.
Responsibilities*
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develop and maintain expertise in institutional policy, professional standards, and governmental regulations regarding outside interest disclosure (OID) and conflict of interest (COI) management, including evaluation of international engagements for foreign influence implications and reporting in accordance with increasing governmental requirements.
- Apply expertise and insights to promulgation and review/revision of OID/COI-associated institutional policies, systems, procedures, and practices.
- Provide vision and leadership in directing the Medical School OID/COI program to ensure that:
- faculty and staff are prompted to disclose annually and within 30 days of any change
- missing disclosures are pursued until obtained
- guidance is provided and questions answered
- selected internal and external information (e.g., PAFs/AWDs, IRB HUMs, federal Open Payments database, industry websites, etc.) is reviewed and problematic discrepancies with OIDs are resolved
- COIs are appropriately managed and annual reports received, reviewed, and issues resolved
- the Medical School COI (MEDCOI) Committee and special COI oversight subcommittees are appropriately supported
- records and metrics are maintained and reported in accordance with institutional expectations, professional standards, and governmental requirements - Provide senior staff expertise and leadership to the MEDCOI Committee chair and
members, and the Medical School's senior director and associate dean for regulatory
affairs. - Exhibit high level leadership, professionalism, knowledge, and skill in presenting
OID/COI issues and advice to UMMS leaders and faculty in large and small forums. - Apply insight, nuanced judgement, and diplomacy to review and advise faculty on nonroutine
OID/COI circumstances and draft/revise complicated conflict management plans (CMPs). - Network and collaborate with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders (e.g.,
UMOR, ORSP, OTT, MMCCO, ITS, OGC, AAMC-FCOI, CIC-COI, COGR, NCURA,
FDP, etc.) - Perform senior level supervisory and managerial responsibilities for the OID/COI team
and operations. - Other responsibilities as assigned by the senior director and associate dean for regulatory
affairs.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's (Master's preferred) degree with 5-10 years of progressively responsible regulatory and administrative experience. Expert knowledge of relevant government, professional, and
institutional standards, policies, procedures, systems, requirements, and regulations. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and an ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals
with poise, patience, respect, and a customer service approach within regulatory and policy limitations. Proven ability to use discretion and appropriate judgment regarding sensitive and
confidential matters. Track record of effective program oversight, team supervision, and operations management. Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities, and pay attention to detail.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
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