Director of Research Integrity

11-Oct-2024

Director of Research Integrity

Harvard Business School

67131BR

Job Summary

The Director of Research Integrity is a member of a cross-functional team supporting a wide range of research programs and activities for the Harvard Business School (HBS) faculty and its governance.  In partnership with HBS faculty and the Associate Managing Director (AMD) who acts as the School’s Research Integrity Officer (RIO), the Director of Research Integrity will help assess and lead the development and implementation of a research integrity program for the HBS research community. He/she be responsible for the delivery of the HBS’s Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training program.  The Director will manage matters of potential misconduct, including management of all phases of the review process pursuant to applicable policies and procedures, working with the RIO and other appropriate administrative offices to facilitate and support inquiries and investigations. 

Position Description

Reporting to the MD who serves as the HBS RIO and working closely with members of the Research Compliance team, HBS faculty, and administrative partners at HBS, the Director will:

• Provide substantive leadership on all matters related to research misconduct and responsible conduct of research
• Work with the RIO and HBS faculty to develop and implement a training program to meet the increased need for education in the areas of research compliance, data security, research integrity, research collaborations, and human subject's research
• Manage allegations of misconduct in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, including HBS’s Policy and Procedures for Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct
• Lead the review process for each case, including coordination with the HBS Dean’s Office on responsibilities handled by appointed committees
• Support research integrity assessments, inquiries and investigations
• Support inquiry and investigation committee activities, including guidance on policies and procedures, facilitation of interviews and related communications, and planning to meet case deadlines
• Communicates and works with Harvard University offices and external agencies and organizations where appropriate, including federal agencies where federal regulations apply and other research institutions where such coordination is necessary
• Work closely with the Director of Research Compliance to provide support for non-compliance matters, quality assurance and improvement initiatives and responsibilities associated with research security.
• Works with RIO, the HBS Dean’s Office and Harvard’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) to review and update relevant policies to ensure cohesiveness and consistency as well as ensure compliance policies are being enforced
• This role is responsible for other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree, Juris Doctor (JD), or Ph.D. in the social sciences.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a role primary focused on different aspects of research integrity (experience should include evidence of strong project management skills.)
• Experience handling allegations of research misconduct, including conducting investigations.
• Experience with the development and delivery of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training, preferably focused on social science research.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Strong writing skills.
• Experience in a service organization, preferably in a higher education or research environment preferred.
• An interest in business research and experience working with faculty in an academic or research environment preferred.
• Excellent judgment and sound decision-making skills.
• An understanding of and ability to manage confidential information.
• The ability to communicate with a diverse group of people with sensitivity.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with an entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility, and high capacity to assess priorities and to meet competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong attention to detail.
• Takes initiative and ownership of work, following through to completion and executing with an appropriate sense of urgency.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position which we consider to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday – Friday. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice.

We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.

A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

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About Us

The mission of Harvard Business School (HBS) is to educate leaders who make a difference in the world.  Within HBS, the DRFD helps to build and develop the faculty and facilitates the creation of enduring knowledge that shapes both business scholarship and the practice of business by providing unparalleled faculty support.  The School’s largest administrative department, the DRFD houses approximately 350 full-time and part-time staff members.  As a premier service organization, and in collaboration with colleagues across the School, the DRFD staff delivers high-touch, customized support to the faculty, demonstrating solid judgment and high standards of responsiveness and professionalism.

Benefits

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• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Job Function

General Administration

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Boston

Job Code

360059 Admin Offcr/SrIndiv Contrib

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Sub-Unit

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Salary Grade

059

Department

Division of Research and Faculty Development

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Time Status

Full-time

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EEO Statement

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