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Compliance Program Administrator - Sponsored Awards

Remote - TN

About St. Jude
There’s a reason St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital consistently earns a Glassdoor Employee Choice Award and is named to its "Best Place to Work" list. At our world-class pediatric research hospital, every one of our professionals shares our commitment to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. There is a unique bond when you are part of a team that gives their all to advance the treatments and cures of pediatric catastrophic diseases. The result is a collaborative, positive environment where everyone, regardless of their role, receives the resources, support, and encouragement to advance and grow their careers.

Position Overview
The Compliance Program Administrator (CPA) is responsible for implementing an effective Compliance Program specific to pre- and post-award activities based on federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines, including the Uniform Guidance and Federal Acquisition Regulations. The CPA also evaluates the effectiveness of existing Compliance Programs as outlined in Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidance(s) and United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Sentencing Guidelines. Coordinates with key internal contacts and/or external consultants to monitor pre- and post-award activities. Develops and provides compliance education and training. Investigates reported compliance concerns. Drafts compliance policies and procedures. Serves as a subject matter expert and compliance resource to St. Jude departments regarding federally- and state-funded research. Creates detailed, critical reports for senior management. Assists in the development of and participates in the execution of the annual Compliance Program Work Plan. An ideal candidate will have former pre- and post-award office, grant management, compliance, and/or audit experience. CRA certification preferred.

This position may be eligible for the possibility of remote work.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide oversight of multi-department programs (e.g., basic research, international) related to compliance.
  • Implement and sustain a coordinated approach to achieve compliance outcomes.
  • Participate in formulation of work plans in line with compliance program goals.
  • Direct and execute compliance culture measurement for assigned departments/ programs.
  • Organize systems for ongoing auditing, monitoring, evaluating, and facilitating compliance with changing standards within program area.
  • Oversee investigation and remediation of complex compliance concerns within program areas.
  • Continuously collaborate with departmental teams for initiatives around ongoing education and awareness related to compliance and identification of opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Guide early-career team members on complex compliance standards and processes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.

Minimum Experience:

  • Minimum Requirement: 5+ years of directly applicable compliance experience (e.g., governance, auditing and monitoring, training, risk assessment, investigation of compliance concerns and action recommendation).
  • Prior compliance program management experience.
  • Proven performance in earlier role.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

  • One of the following licenses/certification must be obtained within 2 years of employment: RHIA: Registered Health Information Administrator, CHC: Certified in Healthcare Compliance, CHRC: Certification in Healthcare Research Compliance, CHPC: Certification in Healthcare Privacy Compliance, CCEP/CCEP-I: Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional/Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional - International, CCS: Certified Compliance Specialist, CPCO: Certified Professional Compliance Officer, CCP: Certified Compliance Professional, CIPP: Certified Information Privacy Professional, CQA: Certified Quality Auditor, CQE: Certified Quality Engineer, or other relevant license/certification. (LC: RN TN) Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure non-Compact state, (LC: RN ARK or RN Miss) Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, (LC: NBCRNA) Certification by National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists, (LC: APN-TN) Must possess a current Advanced Practice Nurse License issued by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing, (LC: PHARM-TN) Licensure by the Tennessee State Board of Pharmacy, (LC: PTCB-PTECH) Pharmacy Technician Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Shows strong knowledge of current regulations and standards related to own domain and their implications across different teams within own area and beyond.
  • Drives compliance processes within own domain, identifies and highlights gaps, and monitors compliance across teams.
  • Investigates and addresses deviations/ issues within assigned areas.
  • Facilitates planning and implementation of more complex compliance elements (e.g., governance, risk assessment, auditing, continuous improvement) to drive measurable outcomes in alignment with compliance objectives.
  • Effectively advises stakeholders by breaking down complex compliance challenges faced by them into actionable steps.
  • Remains calm in challenging and uncertain times by focusing on the end goals and solving problems.
  • Defuses any unforeseen developments and problems by leveraging data analysis and insights. Maintains focus on goals.
  • Drives engagement and ownership for group to deliver ambitious results and solutions.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $86,320 - $154,960 per year for the role of Compliance Program Administrator - Sponsored Awards.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.

Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.

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Job Profile

Regions

North America

Countries

United States

Benefits/Perks

Career growth opportunities Employee choice award Positive work environment

Tasks
  • Collaborate with teams
  • Create reports
  • Develop training
  • Draft policies
  • Evaluate compliance effectiveness
  • Implement compliance program
  • Investigate compliance concerns
  • Perform other duties
Skills

Auditing Collaboration Compliance Education Grant management Investigation Monitoring Policy Development Reporting Risk Assessment Training

Experience

5 years

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certifications

CCEP CCEP-I CHC CHPC CHRC CRA certification RHIA

Timezones

America/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9