Assistant Director, HRPP

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Overview



Required Skills and Abilities



Preferred Skills and Abilities

Principal Responsibilities

1.  Leads, manages, and advises on regulatory matters as assigned. This includes: serving as an expert resource regarding applicable laws, regulations, and standards governing human subjects research conducted in the United States and other countries; providing advice and ensuring the efficient review, identification, and resolution of regulatory issues with a focus on customer service and compliance; and delivering relevant training.  
2.  Leads, manages, and advises on compliance matters as assigned.  This includes leading, managing, and advising on the following: human research oversight activities (e.g., internal and external reviews, audits, and inspections); systematic reviews that evaluate researcher and study team compliance with IRB approved protocols and applicable laws, regulations, and standards; and the oversight, investigation, and escalation of compliance issues and complaints.  
3.  Leads, manages, and advises on quality matters (quality control, quality assurance, and quality improvement) as assigned. This includes leading, managing, and advising on the following: HRPP quality; post-IRB approval monitoring of research studies and other quality improvement activities; reporting and tracking of audit and monitoring findings and reports requested from sponsors, federal agencies, and other oversight bodies; and ensuring that periodic audits of the internal and external IRBs are conducted to ensure compliance.
4.  Leads, manages, and advises on operational matters and ensures operational efficiency and compliance with laws, regulations, and standards related to the conduct of human research. This includes leading, managing, and advising on the following:  departmental and cross-departmental initiatives, projects, and requests for assistance by the University community; delivery of day-to-day service levels, customer experience, and quality measures; change management within the HRPP; collaborations with other business units; strategic objectives set forth by the HRPP and University; operational effectiveness and strategies to ensure quality and efficiency; operational opportunities, risk management, and continuous quality improvement; and verifying that institutional requirements have been satisfied.  
5.  Leads, manages, and advises on relationships external to the HRPP office and University as assigned. This includes: facilitating discussions with research investigators, program directors and high-ranking officials from external institutions or organizations who are interested in pursuing a collaborative research affiliate relationship with Yale University; collaborating with ancillary committees, departments, and organizations external to Yale regarding human research matters; and managing reliance and other agreements. 
6.  Leads, manages, and advises on matters related to HRPP accounts receivable, billing, and financial forecasting and reporting as assigned. 
7.  Leads, manages, and advises on medical and scientific matters related to human research protection program matters as assigned.
8.  Other Duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific, legal, public policy, or business discipline; 7 years of relevant experience in research administration or human subject protection with 5 years’ prior experience at a large academic institution, hospital/medical center, academic/independent IRB, or non-profit organization/foundation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Job Posting Date

06/09/2026

Job Category

Manager

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Senior Manager; Senior Program Leader (27)

Salary Range

$105,000.00 - $174,000.00

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

Remote

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.