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PRIM&R seeks a visionary and forward-thinking Executive Director (ED) to serve as a thought leader to advance PRIM&R’s mission to provide critical research policy expertise, professional development, and education to its community of over 25,000 individuals committed to advancing ethics in the advancement of science and medicine. As the senior ambassador of PRIM&R, the ED will build upon a legacy of excellence, while developing strategies and programs that will further elevate PRIM&R’s contributions to the field of research ethics and responsibility within the evolving context of the research landscape. A full overview of this position is available on the DSG website.

Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) is an international 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the highest ethical standards in the conduct of research through educational programming, membership services, professional certification, public policy initiatives, and community building. Founded in 1974, PRIM&R has established itself as the primary professional home and trusted thought leader for the human and animal research oversight communities. Today, PRIM&R’s vision is a world in which all who contribute to and benefit from research embrace ethics, welfare, inclusion, and trust, as central to science and medicine.

Koya Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Please submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out our Talent Profile. 

Koya Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NonprofitSearchOps@divsearch.com. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodation for the interview process. 

PRIM&R is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. 

About PRIM&R

Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R), a nonprofit organization in Boston, MA, advances the highest ethical standards in the conduct of biomedical and social science/behavioral research. We accomplish this mission through education, membership services, professional certification, and public policy initiatives. PRIM&R’s core values include: Excellence, Community, Diversity, Integrity, Knowledge, Respect, Social Responsibility, and Creativity. Visit www.primr.org for more information.

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