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Associate Director Research Programs and Compliance
Des Moines University
Application
Details
Posted: 31-Jan-26
Location: IA
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 492972
At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU), you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of medicine and health sciences.
Des Moines University, in partnership with the national executive search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Director of Research Programs and Compliance.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and forward-thinking research professional to help support and strengthen the university’s growing research enterprise. Reporting to the Director of Research Operations, Compliance and Strategy, this position supports institutional research compliance programs, laboratory and animal research operations, health and safety initiatives, and regulatory oversight activities across the university.
Please note: This search is being conducted in partnership with Scott Healy & Associates. All candidate materials should be submitted directly to the search firm.
What You’ll Do
Support institutional compliance programs including IBC, Radiation Safety, IACUC, and IRB
Coordinate research laboratory and animal facility safety initiatives
Support faculty, staff, and student research activities and compliance efforts
Assist with protocol review, research quality oversight, and regulatory compliance
Deliver compliance and safety training programs
Collaborate with university leadership to strengthen research infrastructure and operational excellence
Provide supervision and support for research assistants
What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as research administration, life sciences, or public health
Experience in research administration, compliance, laboratory operations, or research safety
Knowledge of federal research regulations and compliance standards
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to interpret complex regulations and exercise sound judgment
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in a related discipline
Experience supporting academic or healthcare research environments
Experience administering IBC, Radiation Safety, IACUC, and IRB programs
Familiarity with electronic research administration systems
Professional certifications related to IRB, IACUC, biosafety, radiation safety, laboratory safety, or animal care oversight
Total Rewards
Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution toward medical coverage, a 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, wellness resources, and generous paid time off.
Founded in 1898, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is a premier medical and health sciences institution offering multiple graduate degree programs across the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and Health Sciences.
In 2023, DMU relocated to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, featuring technology-rich educational spaces and expanded state-of-the-art research facilities designed to foster collaboration and innovation.
DMU’s mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.
Application Process
All applications, nominations, and inquiries should be directed in confidence to:
Founded in 1898 in Iowa’s capital city, Des Moines University is a postgraduate medical university comprised of three colleges – College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and College of Health Sciences – that offer nine graduate degree programs. Des Moines University combines the top advantages in medical education available today: an expert faculty, a rigorous and relevant curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, a dynamic and diverse research environment, and a supportive, inclusive community of students and faculty active in learning and service. By consistently producing outstanding graduates who excel in their careers, DMU maintains one of the strongest reputations in the sphere of American medical education.