Principal Specialist, Research Security & Conflict of Interest Management

TL;DR

Principal Specialist, Research Security & Conflict of Interest Management: Strategic leadership and operational oversight for research compliance programs, with an accent on Conflict of Interest (COI) management and Research Security frameworks. Focus on complex COI disclosures, deemed export analysis, license coordination, and translating federal regulations into actionable institutional policies and guidance.

Location: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)

Salary: $131,000.00/yr - $183,000.00/yr

Company

hirify.global provides research and compliance leadership to support scientific mission integrity.

What you will do

• Manage and oversee the institutional COI program, including disclosure review processes and COI management plan development and monitoring.
• Lead Research Security and Export Control functions, including guidance/process development for complex project reviews, deemed export analysis, and license coordination.
• Align compliance workflows with partnership and licensing activities across internal stakeholders (e.g., OSR, Development, OSAP).
• Serve as a subject matter expert on federal regulations (e.g., PHS/NIH fCOI regulations, CHIPS & Science Act, NSPM-33) and drive policy and best-practice improvements.
• Facilitate COI and Research Security committees, set agendas, and ensure high-level policy implementation.
• Provide expert consultation to scientists and executive leadership; supervise and mentor compliance staff and coordinate external forums with partner institutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of related experience in research compliance, legal, or sponsored research; or Master’s degree and 8+ years; or PhD and 5+ years.
• 5+ years of leadership or mentorship experience.
• Deep expertise in COI management and strong working knowledge of Research Security and Export Control regulations (EAR/ITAR).
• Ability to interpret legal/regulatory text and apply it to nuanced scientific and business contexts.
• Strong communication skills for working with senior leadership and world-class PIs.
• Standard office environment with discretion for sensitive information and ability to manage high-pressure deadlines.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• At least 13 paid holidays, winter closure, paid time off, and parental/family care leave.
• Employee assistance program and support for a compliance-focused culture.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Hiring process

• Application and interview process with consideration for reasonable accommodations if needed.