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The Manager, Conflict of Interest (COI) is a member of the BILH Integrity and Compliance team, and is responsible for the daily management of the conflict of interest program at BILH. BILH operates to fulfill its obligations under laws, regulations, and policies. Under the direct supervision of the Associate Deputy Compliance Officer, the Manager will take the BILH Strategy and develop an annual work plan to ensure consistent and efficient operations of conflict of interest process. The Manager will oversee the Conflict of Interest Specialist(s). The position requires collaboration with the research compliance team to manage potential conflicts and industry interactions in research for BILH. The Manager will also serve as the lead director for the BIDMC COI Committee. The Manager will serve as a role model for ethical and moral principles that are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of BILH, the BILH Code of Conduct, and with the applicable principles required by federal and state law.
Job Description:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:
● Responsible for working closely with the Associate Deputy Compliance Officer to implement the strategy for the BILH Conflict of Interest Program. The Manager will have day-to-day oversight and administration of the BILH COI Program, and ensures that the program operates in a manner consistent with the BILH Leadership recommendations for compliance programs.
● Specific leadership will be required to maintain the COI Program at BIDMC. The manager will assess COI needs for other tier-one BILH facilities and direct requests for support to the Associate Deputy Compliance Officer on an as-needed basis. The Manager will direct staff to ensure management of the COI Program including advising, educating and monitoring compliance of Trustees, Directors, Leadership, Faculty and Research staff with respect to annual, periodic and transactional conflict of interest requirements.
● Monitors related regulatory updates and industry leading practices for identifying best practices in process and changes to policies and procedures. Plans, develops, revises and implements conflict of interest and industry interaction policies and procedures.
● Collaborates with the Director and Manager of Research Compliance to set institutional priorities and compliance efforts to address the needs of the BILH Research Compliance initiatives.
● Supports BILH Compliance in developing appropriate COI management plans, with input from faculty, staff, and other BILH leadership as appropriate. The position must work in collaboration with BILH Compliance, General Counsel, Research staff, and institutional stakeholders.
● Assists the Associate Deputy Compliance Officer with the development of the Oversight and Reporting Process for the CMS Open Payments annual reports. Advising clinicians of the “Dispute and Correction” process, developing risk scores for payments and auditing the reports on an annual basis.
● Serves as the BILH primary point of contact with the Harvard Medical School and Tufts Medical School Officers in the areas of faculty conflicts of interest and commitment.
● Escalate/and or report out to Associate Deputy Compliance Officer (or designee) as matters are identified, based on subject matter expertise, procedure and personal judgement. Report to the Associate Deputy Compliance Officer the required standard metrics and reports to track research and business COI activities.
● Assist the Associate Deputy Compliance Officer with the on-going evaluation and improvement of the COI and Industry Interactions process.
● Liaise with other departments throughout the BILH system (e.g., Human Resources, Supply Chain, Academic Research Computing, Risk Management, Department and Clinical Leaders, the Office of General Counsel, etc.) as needed, to resolve compliance issues and program initiatives.
● Navigate the BILH system through relationships, clear communications and responsiveness to assist the Compliance Department in research compliance, industry interactions, and other matters that require collaboration and problem solving.
● Recognize, create and implement plans to promote diversity with the department and organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required and advanced degree preferred.
Licensure, Certification & Registration:
Compliance Healthcare Certified or similar Compliance Certification preferred but not required.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in addressing conflicts of interest and applying regulations for academic medical centers, or the equivalent experience in hospital or research administration.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Knowledge of faculty academic issues, with emphasis on conflicts of interest. Ability to develop policies and procedures and evaluations strategies for emerging federal and local policies and procedures. Ability to keep information confidential. Ability to balance multiple priorities, and manage complex projects in a timely manner. Proven excellence in analytical decision-making and excellence in oral and written communications.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Ability to self motivate, work independently as well as collaboratively and to manage and motivate a team.
Ability to influence and motivate without direct reporting relationship.
Dept./Unit Specific Skills:
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive working relationships with others within and outside of the Department.
Key Business Relationships: (Title and Purpose)
1 Associate Deputy Compliance Officer Report to and support the COI and Integrity in Industry Interactions Program at BILH.
2 BILH Compliance Team Inform and/or escalate key areas of compliance risk and legal issues as indicated / Coordinate and collaborate on emerging risk/compliance issues.
3 BILH Director of Research Coordinate and manage the shared COI with Researchers to ensure the highest level of Research Integrity.
4 COI Committee at BIDMC Lead the COI Committee Agendas and manage monthly meetings for BIDMC
5 BILH Hospital Directors of Compliance Liaison with hospital leaders to support the COI Process.
Pay Range:
$0.00 USD – $0.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
