Research Compliance Officer, Conflict Of Interest at University of Chicago biomedical enterprise

Department Provost Ura

Research Integrity/COI About the Department University Research Administration (URA) has the responsibility to review and provide institutional endorsement for all proposals to federal and other external sponsors (excluding gifts), assuring compliance with University policies and sponsor terms and conditions. URA is the institutional authority for the negotiation and acceptance of financial support or other contractually binding obligations in the form of a contract, grant, or agreement, including material transfer agreements and clinical trials. Job Summary The Research Compliance Officer – Conflict of Interest administers the University’s Conflict of Interest/Conflict of Commitment (COI/COC) compliance programs.

This mid-level role is part of the URA Research Compliance team, which includes conflict of interest, research integrity, research security, export controls, financial compliance and audits, and training. The Officer is responsible for reviewing disclosures, supporting the development and monitoring of management plans, advising the research community on COI requirements, and helping ensure compliance with University policy and sponsor regulations. The role also works closely with internal partners across Research Administration and University stakeholders to support coordinated review of IRB protocols, foreign relationships, sponsored activities, and other research compliance matters.

This job uses best practices and subject matter expertise to support regulatory compliance in the University’s programs and activities. The Officer anticipates problems and develops systems to identify areas of risk and establish other programmatic functions. This role requires in-depth knowledge and experience; solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions; works independently; and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

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