Human Research Protections Program Director

University of Connecticut (UConn) Office of The Vice President for Research is seeking a knowledgeable, respected, goal-driven leader to join our team as a Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Director. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity, the successful candidate will have experience in providing direction and administrative oversight to all core components of the institution's HRPP including IRB, Training, and Quality Assurance and Improvement. The HRPP Director will oversee the facilitation and support of research reviewed by the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), including the development and implementation of program goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications include:

1. Master's
2. At least 8 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, at least 3 of these years must be in a supervisory
3. Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or other appropriate certification as a research

Preferred Qualifications include:

1. Demonstrated work experience with increasing responsibility in a human subjects protection
2. Knowledge of AAHRPP standards and accreditation
3. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and state laws governing
4. Working knowledge of scientific and medical concepts, terminology, and clinical care procedures and standards.
5. Working knowledge of good clinical/research practices and
6. Working knowledge of graduate and undergraduate

To apply for this Human Research Protections Program Director, 2025-196 position, you may use the Candidate Self-Service (CSS) online application. After submitting your application, you may also have the opportunity to upload a cover letter, a resume, and references. You MUST have these documents available at the time of application. To complete an application, please click on Apply for this position.

The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at www.ethics.state.ct.us.