About this role
About the Role Microsoft Research (MSR) is seeking Director, Compliance to lead the Microsoft Research Compliance and Research Ethics functions through a redesign of tooling and processes. The person in this position works directly with world-class researchers and engineers to embed compliance into the research lifecycle. What You'll Do
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of compliance tooling and processes for MSR.
- Oversee research ethics compliance and governance across programs.
- Partner with researchers and engineers to embed compliance into the research lifecycle.
- Manage a team of compliance professionals and collaborate with cross-functional partners. What We're Looking For
- Experience building and leading compliance programs in research or advanced technology environments.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with researchers and engineers.
- Ability to drive policies, processes, and training across teams.
- People management experience and a proven track record delivering results. Nice to Have
- Experience in Microsoft Research or large research organizations.
- Knowledge of data privacy, security governance, and ethics in AI/research contexts. Compensation & Benefits
- Salary and benefits information not disclosed in the posting.