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Director of Research Compliance

Boston, MA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-06 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior subject matter expert leading research compliance, governance, and risk management for faculty research at Harvard Business School.

Role type

Director of Research Compliance (Senior IC with team leadership)

Builds

Research compliance program, policies, and operational efficiency for faculty research

Domain

Higher Education / Research Administration / Regulatory Compliance

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

research compliance expertise, regulatory affairs, human subjects protections, data governance, risk management, policy development, team leadership, strategic advising

Preferred skills

technology automation, data analytics, AI-enabled tools, emerging technologies, export controls, intellectual property

Technologies

AI-enabled tools, data analytics, automation

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the research compliance team; advise faculty and institutional leaders on complex research matters; monitor and interpret federal, state, and sponsor requirements; develop policies and training resources; assess compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies; support research collaborations and partnerships.

Seniority

Director, hands-on leadership with strategic oversight

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