[Hiring] Senior Director of Compliance and Risk Management @COG Research Foundation, LLC

Role Description

All staff are employed through the Research Foundation. This role will be in service to the Research Foundation.

Reporting to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of the Research Foundation, the inaugural Senior Director of Compliance and Risk Management (CRM) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive compliance and risk management program for the Research Foundation. The Senior Director of CRM provides strategic leadership in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive compliance framework as a fiscal sponsor providing services to a program receiving approximately $100 million in funding, of which approximately 60% is federal funds. This position ensures that all operations—particularly those related to clinical research, sponsored projects, subawards, data management, and financial stewardship—adhere to applicable laws, regulations, sponsor requirements, and institutional policies.

The Senior Director of CRM serves as the organization’s principal compliance director and works closely with General Counsel, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Chief Research Administration Officer, and Chief Research Information Officer to promote a culture of ethics, integrity, accountability, transparency, and regulatory excellence.

The COG Research Foundation, LLC is a 100% remote employer, though some travel may be required. Employee must reside within the United States.

Full salary range for this position: $144,278 to $225,289 per year. The typical hiring range for this position is from $144,278 (minimum) to $184,784 (midpoint), based on 100% FTE. The starting salary is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as, budget availability.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in research compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Master’s degree in law, compliance, public administration, public health, business administration, or related field, or substitute with bachelor’s degree plus two additional years of related experience.
• Extensive experience in an academic, nonprofit 501(c)(3), fiscal sponsor or research organization subject to substantial federal awards (e.g., NIH, DoD, NSF) and adherence to IRS regulations.
• Substantial experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide compliance programs and board-level reporting according to enterprise risk management frameworks (COSO ERM) and OIG Compliance Program Guidance.
• Demonstrated understanding of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and NIH Grants Policy Statement.
• Deep knowledge of federal research compliance, risk management, and audit principles, including experience managing investigations and responding to audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, data security privacy regulations and frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic and detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey complex regulatory requirements clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to foster a culture of compliance and ethical accountability.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Collaboration and respect across interdisciplinary teams.
• Successful history of collaborating with executive leadership and general counsel.
• Demonstrate exceptional integrity and transparency in all research and administrative practices.

Requirements

• Experience with clinical research regulatory frameworks and clinical trial compliance requirements, particularly in a cooperative group clinical trial network.
• International regulatory experience.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CHC, CHRC, CRA, or CCRP).
• Juris Doctor degree.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), cell phone and internet stipends, wellness stipend, paid holidays, and more.
• Employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for these benefit options.