Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
Description: <div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText">University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information. Posted Job Title Associate Vice Provost for Research Job Profile Title Associate Vice Provost Job Description Summary Reporting directly to the Senior Vice Provost for Research (SVPR), the Associate Vice Provost for Research (AVPR) leads the University's Research Integrity Office (RIO) and is responsible for the University's Research-Related Financial Conflicts of Interest (FCOI) Program. This role shares oversight with other University and School-based offices for research integrity matters. The AVPR works collaboratively with University and School-based research support offices to ensure that research activity at the University adheres to the highest standards of integrity and conducts research in compliance with all applicable government laws, regulations, and University and School-based policies. Job Description Duties: Duties include but are not limited to: Supervise and manage RIO professional and support staff and operations, including performance evaluations, orientation, training, recommendations on employee hiring, transfer, promotion, wage change, discipline, termination, and similar actions. Oversee and participate in day-to-day operations of the FCOI Program (details below). Serve as an internal authority on relevant laws and regulations, keeping abreast of current changes that may affect University and School-based policies and procedures. Coordinate with University and School-based research support offices with compliance responsibilities, including but not limited to the Office of Research Services (ORS); the Institutional Review Board (IRB); Penn Center for Innovation (PCI); the Research Compliance Officer; the Office of General Counsel (OGC); the Office of Audit, Compliance, and Privacy; the Office of Research Support Services (ORRS); and the Office of Clinical Research (OCR). Serve as a strategic advisor and take the lead on special investigations and projects, including external audits, relating to issues of FCOI and research integrity. Present to various committees on FCOI, Research Misconduct, and related matters. Determination and oversight of RIO's role in matters involving research misconduct or other deviations from accepted practices in conducting research following governing Penn policies. Other duties as assigned. Financial Conflict of Interest Program (details) Oversee and participate in day-to-day operations of the FCOI Program, including screening and review of financial disclosures; analysis; determinations for expedited processing; preparation of summaries for the Conflict of Interest Standing Committee (CISC); and drafting determination letters and FCOI management plans. Staff the Conflict of Interest Standing Committee. Monitor compliance with FCOI management plans. Report FCOI management plans to research sponsors, as required. Develop FCOI training customized for the specific needs of Schools and departments. Develop guidance for investigators on FCOI implications related to the formation of startup companies, inventorship, and other factors that may impact research participation. Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school or a doctoral degree in a scientific field with experience in research compliance. Five to ten years of experience in a research-intensive, academic setting. Excellent organizational skills and a pragmatic approach to challenges. Strong interpersonal skills, including working productively with leadership, faculty, scientists, trainees, and students, to handle sensitive matters with diplomacy and discretion. Ability to analyze technical, complex, and sensitive issues. Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with a role in an FCOI Program. Responsibility for staff management. Responsibilities requiring multiple stakeholder engagement to achieve goals. Leadership on teams for mid-to-long-term projects. Experience with various databases, including those in institutional and government agencies. Experience yielding a working knowledge of the conduct of clinical and basic science research. Knowledge of academic-industry collaborations and entrepreneurial endeavors. Application Requirement: A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed. Targeted Pay Range: $200K-250K Commensurate on education and experience. Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Provost's Center Pay Range $110,850.00 - $174,270.66 Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. University Benefits Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions. Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard. Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be. Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting. Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance. Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally. University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free. Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks. Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures. Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements. Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household. To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay</div>
Posted: 25-Oct-2022
Updated: 06-Sep-2024
Closed: 30-Nov-2023
Employer Type: In-House

Associate Vice Provost for Research

University of Pennsylvania