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Chief Clinical and Research Compliance Officer (CCRCO)

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary
201312103123 Full Time 8AM - 5PM -

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The UCR School of Medicine (SOM) and the Office of Research at the University of California, Riverside is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Compliance Officer with demonstrated experience in managing a broad range of compliance functions related to activities relevant to a research intensive, academic, health sciences institution. In 2013, the UCR School of Medicine has enrolled its first class of medical students, is actively recruiting toward expansion of its basic and clinical science research programs, building and soon enrolling trainees in new Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs and is aggressively building clinical programs to expand the delivery of primary and specialty care services throughout the Inland Southern California region.

The Chief Clinical and Research Compliance Officer (CCRCO) is a high-level official with direct access to:
-Vice Chancellor, Health Affairs, and Dean, School of Medicine;
-Vice Chancellor, Research;
-CEO of the UCR physician group and leadership of the segments of the clinical enterprise;
-Senior Associate Deans of School of Medicine and AVCs of the Office of Research
-Leadership of affiliated hospitals and physician groups;
-Legal counsel, both internal and external
-UCR Local Designated Official (LDO)
-Direct access to the Chancellor of UCR and SVP for Compliance and Audit as needed;

Reporting directly to both the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, (also Dean of the School of Medicine) as well as the Vice Chancellor for Research Affairs at UCR, the position holds a broad range of compliance responsibilities related to Health Affairs which include clinical enterprise, clinical research and related health affairs activities (medical risk management) with the title of Chief Clinical and Research Compliance Officer (CCRCO). The position also has a solid line organizational reporting relationship to the SVP for Compliance and Audit at the UC Office of the President and ability to access the UCR Chancellor as necessary. The CCRCO also reports annually to The Regents through the UC SVP for Health Sciences and Services or his/her designee, and the Senior Vice President/Chief Compliance and Audit Officer which ensures substantial alignment of the UC Riverside SOM clinical compliance program with industry standards, including those at other University schools of medicine and clinical compliance programs.

Identify clinical compliance issues, lead projects and policy design, redesign and coordinate internal and external communications, often at the senior executive level ensuring that compliance-related matters are handled in a timely and appropriate way. Oversee and direct the clinical compliance program to ensure that UCR SOM fulfills its academic missions of training, research, clinical care and service through development of programs and processes which aim to prevent fraud, waste and abuse.

Please Note: The payroll title for this position is currently under review and will not affect the salary range assigned to this position.

Minimum Requirements

Advanced degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or law or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum 7 years of advanced progressive experience in managing compliance and privacy programs and operations at a campus or organizational level in a research university setting. Priority consideration will be given to those candidates who have demonstrated UC experience managing compliance and privacy programs at a campus or organizational level.

Demonstrated experience working in a research university academic teaching environment and understanding of the complexities of the clinical, research, and teaching roles of the faculty in a School of Medicine.

Experience in the development of innovative and creative measures required in, or by a new, emerging medical school or growing health sciences research organization in a research university setting.

Demonstrated leadership experience in planning, managing risk, and policy development.

Demonstrated skill in evaluating project needs, determining approaches, evaluating impact of alternatives and making viable recommendations consistent with sound risk management principles.

Expert knowledge of clinical and clinical research regulatory environments and issues.

Knowledge and recent experience with the major trends that are affecting clinical, research, and teaching enterprises in order to position the School in the most advantageous way.

Demonstrated understanding of how to achieve results in an academic environment.

Ability to effect resolution of challenges that requires experience, informed analysis, and ingenuity to develop viable solutions.

Proven ability to function effectively in a complex, dynamic, environment, with demonstrated success in building effective and productive relationships.

The ability to work with Academic Leadership, physicians, staff and professionals in multiple settings and locations and to promote compliance programs and activities

Advanced computer proficiency.

Exceptional oral and written communication skills; ability to present ideas orally and in writing to a variety of audiences in a professional and logical manner with supporting documentation.

Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability to function productively and synergistically as part of, and leading, a team of professionals.

Hired candidate must successfully complete a background check through the U.S. Department of Justice.

Preferred Qualifications

Terminal degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or law or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compliance related certifications, ie: CHC, CHPC, CCEP, etc.

Demonstrated and related leadership experience at the University of California.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history and culture. UCR gives every student the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.

UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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