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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center

Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education

Director – Office of Outside Interests

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOhio, USA$103.3k - $134.5k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
  • At least seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in compliance, research administration, ethics, internal audit, or a closely related field is required.
  • Demonstrated expertise with federal conflict of interest regulations, including Public Health Service 42 CFR Part 50, National Institutes of Health, and National Science Foundation requirements, is required.
  • Demonstrated experience managing a conflict of interest program in higher education, an academic medical center, or a research institution is required.
  • Experience working with faculty, researchers, and administrative personnel in an academic medical center environment is required.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex regulatory and policy matters clearly to diverse audiences, are required.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners is required.
  • The ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion is required.
  • The ability to analyze complex situations, identify issues, and develop practical, actionable solutions is required.
  • Proficiency with enterprise systems, compliance software, and electronic disclosure platforms used in academic medical centers is required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Institutional Designee responsible for ensuring objectivity in research under federal Public Health Service regulations, including 42 CFR Part 50 and related guidance.
  • Develop, implement, and regularly update comprehensive policies and procedures for conflict of interest and conflict of commitment.
  • Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior leadership on conflict of interest and conflict of commitment matters and institutional policy development.
  • Develop and maintain a multi-year strategic plan for program enhancements, technology improvements, and institutional readiness.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of evolving federal regulations and guidance from the Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and other funding agencies.
  • Manage institutional disclosure and conflict management processes in compliance with 42 CFR Part 50.601 and related regulations.
  • Oversee the review, analysis, and management of financial disclosures from researchers, faculty, and other personnel.
  • Ensure timely identification and mitigation of potential conflicts before submission of federal funding proposals.
  • Generate required federal reports and submissions, including conflict of interest certifications for research proposals and regulatory notifications.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely institutional adaptation to new requirements.
  • Oversee implementation and management of the electronic conflict of interest disclosure system, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience.
  • Lead the conflict of interest and conflict of commitment assessment and management process.
  • Develop and implement management plans to mitigate identified conflicts.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation and institutional records of disclosed conflicts and related management actions.
  • Conduct periodic audits of research studies and clinical activities to ensure compliance with institutional conflict management plans.
  • Handle sensitive matters with diplomacy, discretion, and respect for all parties involved.
  • Develop and deliver comprehensive conflict of interest training programs for faculty, researchers, staff, students, and other institutional stakeholders.
  • Design curricula addressing research conflicts, clinical conflict of interest, educational integrity, and institutional conflicts of interest.
  • Serve as an educational resource and trusted advisor to the academic and clinical community on conflict of interest policies and best practices.
  • Develop institutional communications, resources, and web-based materials to promote understanding of conflict of interest policies.
  • Conduct outreach and educational presentations at departmental, school, and institutional levels.
  • Chair or co-chair the institutional Conflict of Interest Committee and related governance bodies.
  • Provide leadership in developing committee guidelines, managing meeting logistics, and ensuring timely deliberation and decision-making.
  • Collaborate with faculty, administration, research offices, compliance, legal, and other institutional departments.
  • Work respectfully and candidly with stakeholders, including in situations involving disagreement or dispute.
  • Facilitate consensus-building on complex policy issues and institutional conflicts of interest matters.
  • Lead or direct the development, selection, implementation, and optimization of electronic conflict of interest disclosure and management systems.
  • Identify system requirements, prioritize enhancements, and evaluate technologies to improve operational efficiency and user experience.
  • Serve as liaison between technology vendors, information technology security, and end-users to ensure system functionality and data integrity.
  • Develop metrics, reports, and dashboards to assess program effectiveness and identify trends.
  • Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate Office of Outside Interests staff.
  • Foster a collaborative, professional team environment with clear roles, expectations, and development opportunities.
  • Ensure team members receive ongoing training and maintain current knowledge of federal regulations and institutional policies.
  • Manage departmental budgets and allocate resources efficiently.
  • Perform other duties assigned by leadership that are consistent with the nature and scope of the position.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree (J.D., M.P.A., M.B.A., M.P.H., Ph.D., or equivalent) in a relevant field is preferred.
  • Prior experience conducting or supporting compliance audits or investigations is preferred.
  • Experience with research integrity and compliance programs in addition to conflict of interest management is preferred.
  • Familiarity with research administration systems such as Huron, ProposalCentral, or InfoEd is preferred.
  • Experience serving on or chairing institutional committees and governance bodies is preferred.

About the Company

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center

Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is a nonprofit academic medical center that provides pediatric care across the spectrum—from routine well-child visits to treatment of rare and complex illnesses—and serves as the Department of Pediatrics for the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Care is delivered by pediatric specialists in hospital and clinic settings, while researchers and educators translate findings into better treatments and train residents and fellows. It differentiates itself by combining patient care with university-backed pediatric research and education at scale, along with a commitment to equality and an inclusive environment for staff, patients, and families. Its goal is to improve child health by delivering high-quality care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and training the next generation of pediatric professionals.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$18.4M
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Founded
1883

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