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Auburn University

Director, Human Research Protection Program

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $96K - $183K

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 4th, 2025

IRB

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Director for the Human Research Protection Program. This position leads and oversees the protection of human research participants by ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards, and maintains the institution's AAHRPP accreditation while promoting research integrity across the university.

Highlights

  • Manages daily operations of the Human Research Protection Program office ensuring compliance with international, federal, state, and university regulations.
  • Leads Institutional Review Board activities, maintaining AAHRPP accreditation through adherence to standards and reporting.
  • Oversees the upkeep of the HRPP Toolkit and communicates changes to maintain compliance.
  • Negotiates federal assurances and cooperative agreements, serving as liaison with federal officials and national organizations.
  • Provides leadership and guidance ensuring compliance with federal regulations and protection of human subjects.
  • Develops strategic plans to support growth in human subject research protection and assesses program resources.
  • Manages and reports noncompliance issues, facilitating corrective actions with research teams.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in Human Research Protections Programs including 5 years in supervisory or management roles.
  • Desired qualifications include higher education experience and Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification.
  • Salary range offered is $96,190 - $182,760 annually.