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Role Description

This position's work location is remote, with occasional time onsite as needed. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

The Research Compliance Associate I, COI supports the Institute’s robust research conflicts of interest and industry interactions program. This work advances and preserves the integrity of the academic mission of the Institute by facilitating beneficial collaborations with industry while ensuring compliance with sponsor regulations and institutional policies.

• Contribute to the work team undertaking the review and management of faculty, research staff, and institutional outside relationships related to research.
• Learn to use professional concepts to identify conflicts of interest.
• Provide advice to faculty and scientists on policies.
• Identify issues for review by the Faculty Conflict of Interest Committee.
• Contribute to education and training projects.
• Under direction of the Program Manager, intake and review financial disclosures and outside activity agreements from faculty and research scientists.
• Participate in the administration, testing, updating, and operation of the online conflict of interest disclosure system and database.
• Provide administrative support to the DFCI Faculty Conflict of Interest Committee.
• Contribute to the identification and review of institutional interests that may pose conflicts of interest.
• Perform compliance review of faculty and research staff outside activity agreements.
• Answer routine questions via email or phone regarding conflict of interest policies and processes.
• Contribute to risk assessment, auditing, and monitoring activities.
• Participate in the design and delivery of training and website content relating to research conflicts of interest.
• Acquire an in-depth understanding of policies and regulations regarding research conflicts of interest.
• Enhance professional growth and development by participating in educational programs and workshops.
• Support other research integrity and compliance team members during peak times of activity.
• Comply with office practices that support the efficient operation and documentation of the research conflicts of interest program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Position requires discretion and diplomacy.

Benefits

• At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment.
• We are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences.

Salary

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$66,100.00 - $75,200.00