Director for Human Research Protection

Director for Human Research Protection

Augusta University (AU) seeks an innovative and strategic Director for Human Research Protection to lead the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Office. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for Research, the director is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the Human Research Protection Program. The IRB Office ensures the research goals of the Augusta University enterprise are met while protecting human subjects involved in research and verifying the enterprise meets compliance standards. The IRB Office also serves as the central contact for facilitating the goals of the enterprise HRPP. The IRB Office provides administrative support for the internal IRBs and a liaison for the external IRBs, monitors and oversees all IRB approved studies, and provides education and training for human research investigators, staff, and IRB members.

Founded in 1828 and located in Augusta, Georgia, Augusta University is dedicated to training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and health care providers. The University offers undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, and education as well as a full range of graduate programs and hands-on clinical research opportunities. The combination of its nationally ranked business and nursing schools as well as its designation as the state’s flagship public medical school and only dental school makes Augusta University a destination of choice for the students of today and the leaders of tomorrow. With locations throughout Augusta and at satellite campuses in Athens, Albany, Rome and Savannah, the university’s ten colleges and schools have a statewide impact in Georgia.

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and experiences:  Master's degree from an accredited college or university; a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience; Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or Certified IRB Manager (CIM); OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a scientific or management field, with the Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or Certified IRB Manager (CIM) and a minimum of 8 years of direct experience in a research or regulatory environment, particularly in human research protections; a demonstrated track record of effective leadership in higher education, government, or commercial.

How to Apply

Greenwood/Asher & Associates, LLC is assisting Augusta University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. For a full application package, please provide a cover letter, CV, and list of five references. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to Greenwood/Asher & Associates, LLC. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

Inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to:

Jim Johnsen

Vice President of Executive Search

Greenwood/Asher & Associates, LLC

E-mail: jimjohnsen@greenwoodsearch.com

Ann Bailey

Senior Executive Search Consultant

Greenwood/Asher & Associates, LLC

E-mail: annbailey@greenwoodsearch.com

For more information about the position, please visit: https://greenwoodsearch.com/current-opportunities/

For more information about Augusta University, please visit: https://www.augusta.edu/

Augusta University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all individuals without regard to race, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, creed, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.