Director, Conflict of Interest and Export Control

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid schedule – preference for 100% onsite; open to flexibility)

Salary Range: $112,000 – $188,000

Team Size: 5 direct reports (including a manager and three team members)

Relocation Candidates: Considered

Position Overview

The Director of Conflict of Interest (COI) and Export Control will oversee the administration and management of the COI and Export Control programs for our client in the higher education and academic medical research sector. This leadership role ensures institutional compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies while promoting ethical research practices.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory functions for COI, Export Control, and Outside Employment/Activity Programs, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and institutional policies.
• Manage and improve operations of the COI and Export Control programs, fostering collaboration with committees such as IRB and IACUC, and departments including Sponsored Programs Administration and Office of Technology Development.
• Provide regulatory and ethical consultation to faculty, staff, and research teams.
• Administer COI committee activities, including pre-review, disclosure reviews, management plan development, and compliance monitoring.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies, delivering periodic updates and recommendations to senior management.
• Prepare and present reports for institutional committees and state/federal agencies.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives for program operations, reducing cycle times and administrative burdens.
• Establish key operational metrics and implement quality assurance programs.
• Lead training programs for staff and faculty regarding COI and Export Control policies.
• Manage program budgets, supervise staff, and ensure effective operations.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience:
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in COI management, regulatory compliance, or research administration.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Expertise: COI in research, finance, academic, medical or higher education research settings.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical abilities with demonstrated leadership and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Progressive experience managing COI programs or fiscal/regulatory compliance.
• Experience submitting regulatory documentation and interacting with regulatory agencies.
• Background in financial conflict of interest management or HRPP oversight.

Additional Information

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in COI and Export Control within academic institutions, with a focus on fostering compliance and ethical research.