Director of Research Compliance and Human Research Protection (Legal)

TL;DR

Director of Research Compliance and Human Research Protection (Legal): Leading the institution's human research compliance and research integrity programs with an accent on IRB operations and ethical frameworks. Focus on AI governance, data stewardship of PHI/PII, and fostering a proactive culture of research integrity.

Location: Hybrid (Cambridge, MA). Must be based in the US (no sponsorship provided).

Salary: $162,000–$226,000 per year

Company

The hirify.global is a leading biomedical and genomic research center dedicated to transforming medicine.

What you will do

• Provide strategic leadership and expert oversight for human research compliance and research integrity programs.
• Develop institutional policies for research data management, specifically governing PHI and PII.
• Identify and address ethical and regulatory issues posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in human research.
• Direct the Office of Research Subject Protection (ORSP), supervising staff and managing operational workflows.
• Oversee IRB compliance monitoring, conduct audits, and lead AAHRPP reaccreditation efforts.
• Educate the research community on ethics, data stewardship, and regulatory updates.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Ethics, Law, Science, or Research Administration (PhD, JD, or MD strongly preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in research compliance, IRB operations, and data privacy.
• Must be authorized to work in the US (sponsorship will not be provided).
• Ability to translate complex federal, state, and local regulations into actionable institutional policy.
• Certification as a Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC) is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Generous time off including at least 13 paid holidays, winter closure, and parental/family care leave.
• Employee assistance program and a collaborative, high-impact research environment.