Description

Conflict of Interest Committees Program Manager

Conflict of Interest-ORP - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000003)

The Conflict of Interest (COI) Committees Program Manager is a key member of the Conflict of Interest Division (COID) at the University of Pittsburgh. This role is responsible for the identification and management of complex conflicts of interest (COIs) and institutional conflicts of interest (ICOIs) related to research, teaching, and administrative activities. The COI Committees Program Manager holds an integral role in ensuring compliance with the University conflict of interest policies, reviewing and managing COIs and ICOIs, and managing the aspects of the COID program that supports the University of Conflict of Interest Committee (COIC) and Institutional Conflict of Interest Committee (ICOIC). The role reports to the Director of the COID.

This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, the ability to prioritize multiple projects, and excellent oral and written communication skills. The Conflict of Interest Committees Program Manager will work independently after receiving information and guidance from the Director of the COID.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Identify, analyze, and propose management of complex individual COIs and institutional conflicts of interest (ICOIs) that require review by the COIC or ICOIC.
• Summarize in writing and orally present potential COIs and ICOIs to the COIC and ICOIC.
• Communicate directly with the COIC Chair and Vice Chair or ICOIC Co-Chairs to make determinations when full COIC or ICOIC review may not be required.
• Set priorities for and create COIC and ICOIC executive and full committee meeting agendas to ensure timely review of items.
• Maintain COIC and ICOIC meeting minutes.
• Provide guidance to faculty, staff, and students to assist in compliance with University policies and federal regulations that address COIs and ICOIs.
• Collaborate with University colleagues in various offices, including the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Office of Sponsored Programs, Human Research Protection Office, and Animal Research Office in identifying and managing COIs and ICOIs.
• Develop and execute conflict management plans.
• Utilize the University disclosure system to facilitate the review potential COIs and ICOIs.
• Maintain conflict management plan and ICOI databases.
• Work with other members of the COID to make improvements to the COI and ICOI identification, review, and management process that support the longer-term goals and objectives of the COID.
• Participate in educational and training sessions for the University community.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the COID Director.

A Master's degree or JD is preferred. Preference will be give to candidates with prior experience interpreting and assisting institutions of higher education in complying with federal regulations or managing COIs or ICOIs.

The Conflict of Interest Committee and the Conflict of Interest Division play an important role in assisting The Conflict of Interest Committee and the Conflict of Interest Division play an important role in assisting managing potential conflicts arising from interactions with industry partners and engagement in entrepreneurial activities.

Job Summary

Manages the aspects of the Conflict of Interest Division (COID) program that support the University Conflict of Interest Committee (COIC) and Institutional Conflict of Interest Committee (ICOIC) and reports to the Director of the COID. This individual serves a key role in ensuring individual and institutional compliance with federal regulations and University COI policies and is expected to fulfill those responsibilities with discretion and independently.

Essential Functions

Employee must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 software (particularly Excel and Outlook), and the ability to search and interpret data from complex online databases maintained by the University of Pittsburgh and federal regulatory agencies.

Physical Effort

The position is primarily sedentary; may require travel on campus to attend meetings.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Conflict of Interest Committees Program Manager

Job Family: Compliance & Audit

Job Sub Family: Research Compliance

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).

Hiring Range: $80,000-$85,000

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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