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Are you seeking a remarkable opportunity where you can truly make an impact? Join Stanford University as a Director of Responsible Conduct of Research Education with a flexible hybrid schedule in sunny Palo Alto, CA, and be a part of something extraordinary! The ideal candidate will be spearheading the evolution of ethical research practices. Collaborating with visionary faculty members who are changing lives through pioneering research. As the driving force behind Stanford's Responsible Conduct of Research training program, you will empower researchers with the tools and knowledge to make a difference while upholding the highest ethical standards. Do not miss this chance to be a part of Stanford's transformative journey!

Submit your application today and help shape the future of research tomorrow!

Description: What you'll be doing

Another Source’s client, Stanford University, is recruiting a Director of Responsible Conduct of Research Education to join their Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research (VPDOR) team in Palo Alto, CA.

Position Snapshot:

We are seeking a Director of Responsible Conduct of Research Education to provide direction, planning, development, management, and coordination of the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training program. The Director will be responsible for both administrative and operations-related functions of training, communication and outreach to ensure faculty, key personnel on federally sponsored projects, and trainees at Stanford have strong understandings of the ethical conduct of research and compliance responsibilities across a diverse range of areas, including:

• PI eligibility, roles and responsibilities.
• Peer review and confidentiality.
• Financial and administrative oversight of sponsored research.
• Mentoring and maintaining a safe research environment.
• Research data acquisition, security, management, use, sharing and destruction.
• Disclosure and protection of intellectual property.
• Research misconduct (falsification, fabrication, plagiarism) and authorship.
• Research security, international collaborations and export controls.
• Outside activities, COI/COC, and transparency.
• Regulatory oversight for human and animal subjects, biosafety.

Learn more here: https://doresearch.stanford.edu/office/office-vice-provost-and-dean-research

This will be an individual contributor role, and will be based on Stanford's main campus and will be considered for an option of hybrid work arrangement, subject to operational need.

Anticipated Salary Range: $150K - $165K annually, commensurate with experience

Benefits:

Stanford recognizes that living in the Bay Area comes with a high cost of living. Because of this, they are doing their absolute best to offer a total compensation package that creates an opportunity for you to thrive in a career at Stanford AND enjoy the beautiful Bay Area! How do they do that?

Being on campus means the opportunity to utilize world-class exercise facilities where you can grab a lunchtime workout to sustainability and environmental responsibility programs that make it easy to live your values:

• 20+ recreational facilities
• 18+ Mental health and wellness programs
• 7+ On-site childcare facilities available to you

A caring culture! We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources:

• $6,000+ in tuition and training assistance annually
• Up to 50% of Stanford's annual tuition cost applied to your child's undergraduate tuition across the nation https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards/tgp
• 18+ PTO/Vacation days per year
• Up to 5% of your base pay contributed automatically to your 403(b) + a generous match
• 100% of your retirement account is fully vested immediately

• 17+ Transportation programs and resources

Learn more about the benefits of working at Stanford:

https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards

CORE DUTIES:

• Develop and implement strategies for the Responsible Conduct of Research education program, including a faculty-umbrella training program and an umbrella RCR introduction for students and trainees.
• Enhance the overall faculty experience with research compliance education; identify opportunities to improve compliance training and support resources.
• Stay current with ongoing changes to Stanford’s research policies and external regulations; incorporate updates in a timely manner into training and outreach to faculty and key personnel on federally sponsored projects; review offerings and instructional documentation on an ongoing basis to ensure the topics and content remain relevant to campus-wide faculty and trainees.
• Keep apprised of federal educational requirements and external resources for education in Research Ethics and Integrity and adjust training materials as needed to meet these obligations.
• Evaluate, direct, and oversee the strategic design, process improvement, and implementation of relevant tools and learning opportunities and ensure campus-wide understanding of the required uses of systems, by leveraging knowledge of sponsored projects lifecycle, research policies, business processes, best practices, and administrative systems.
• Develop and oversee monitoring activities to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements in RECR.
• Partner with the school faculty leadership and leadership of Office of Research Administration (ORA), School of Medicine Research Management Group (RMG), and University Information Technology (UIT) to ensure alignment with training objectives.
• Represent VPDOR in collaborations with the schools, departments, and other university administrative units, as well as external entities, as needed.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong subject matter expertise in research administration in higher education institutions
• Demonstrated experience in service design and/or instructional design
• Knowledge of software development cycle strongly preferred

Certifications and Licenses: CRA preferred but not required

Why Stanford is for You: Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research into curing illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enriched the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit courses. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.

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