General Information
| Job Description | RSCH CMPLNC ANL 5 | Working Title | Conflict of Interest (COI) Manager |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 000374 | Grade | 25 |
| Department Name | Research Compliance - D01234 | Department Head | Charles Greer |
| Supervisor | Charles Greer | Effective Date | 01/15/2024 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. Directs programs with organization-wide impact (or may have impact beyond the University) that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level. |
Custom Scope
| Having wide-ranging experience, uses research compliance concepts and organization objectives to resolve the most complex issues having organization-wide impact. Works on the most complex issues where little or no organization precedent exists and analysis of situation(s) or data require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Internal and external contacts often pertain to organization plans and objectives. Is considered a subject matter expert in the organization and often recognized as an expert externally in the industry. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Conflict of Interest (COI) Manager serves as campus expert in all matters related to Conflict of Interest (COI). Provides training and guidance to Committee members and research faculty. Ensures procedures adhere to regulatory requirements while also designing processes to facilitate and assist faculty in completing required activities. Implements changes and ensures program is meeting regulatory obligations. Manages all aspects of Committee business. Identifies issues, analyzes strategies and implements Committee decisions through both regular Committee procedures and in collaboration with other Campus units. Identifies need for new/revised policy for committee consideration and provides guidance on regulatory impact during committee discussion of policy issues. Addresses and resolves complex issues through thorough analysis of all variables in a manner that ensures compliance, promotes Campus objectives and supports individual research programs. Provides leadership in related issues for Campus-wide projects, such as facilities development, hiring and other projects of critical importance to the Campus. Collaborates with UCOP and workgroups to develop system-wide policy, providing guidance to colleagues. Consults with federal regulatory agencies regarding regulatory compliance issues, as well as proposed improvements to Campus processes. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| Minimum of 10 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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| Relevant compliance certification (if applicable). | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Advises faculty planning large, multi-faceted or complicated research projects on relevant research compliance issues; coordination with other organization units or outside organizations, et cetera. | 25 |
| Drafts/proposes new organization-wide policies and procedures for department based on analysis of issues facing organization oversight committees, institution and national groups. Applies advanced research compliance concepts, interprets and applies a wide variety of highly complex policies, regulations and guidelines governing research compliance and/or disclosures. | 20 |
| Regularly develops or oversees development of specialized training for departments and individuals. | 15 |
| Manages all aspects of COI Committee business. Identifies issues, analyzes strategies and implements COI Committee decisions through both regular COI Committee procedures and in collaboration with other campus units. Provides support and coordination for compliance committees. | 15 |
| Serves as technical/analytical expert/advisor to Director, faculty, national and system wide committees and professional organizations. | 10 |
| Independently develops responses and/or comments on behalf of organization on proposed federal or state regulations. | 5 |
| Interacts with federal government for review, recordkeeping and adherence to published regulations. | 5 |
| Ensures relevant grants are underwritten with regulatory documentation such that all regulatory requirements are met. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated self-discipline and independent judgment completing highly complex, broadly defined assignments. | Required |
| Expert knowledge and ability to apply all of the Federal, state, system and university regulations, policies and federal guidance documents. | Required |
| Ability to lead and mentor others. | Required |
| Expert knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research design; scientific research concepts and terminology. | Required |
| Demonstrated proficiency in public speaking, and writing. | Required |
| Ability to resolve conflicts in a timely basis. | Required |
| Ability to interact verbally and in writing with faculty with professionalism and decorum. | Required |
| Ability to identify the need for expansion/improvement in policy, process and procedure, and to analyze, develop and promote the necessary change. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Working Environment
| Campus |
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |