University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
Assistant Director, Research Compliance Primary Purpose: Serves as the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Manager for all three campuses. Oversees the review, approval, and monitoring of IRB regulations and protocols, as well as the administration of sponsored research contracts and activities under Federal Wide Assurance. Also manages the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and university animal research facilities, coordinating animal care, training, and standards. Ensures the ethical, humane, and compliant use of animals in research and instruction in accordance with all applicable regulations. Essential Functions: Direct and oversee IRB operations across all campuses, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations; manage protocol review, approval, monitoring, and reporting processes. Serve as primary reviewer with authority to make not-human-subjects research and/or exemption determinations; expedited determinations; approve...