Business Systems Manager, CERSI Project

About the job

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).

Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world’s most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.

Position Summary

The Business Systems Manager provides operational oversight and coordination for the FDA-funded Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI) during the award closeout period. This position manages and monitors programmatic business processes, regulatory and sponsor reporting requirements, financial reconciliation activities, project tracking systems, records management, and stakeholder communications to ensure completion of all remaining cooperative agreement obligations. The position serves as the primary point of coordination among investigators, institutional administrative offices, external partners, and federal sponsors, maintaining continuity of operations and ensuring compliance with university, sponsor, and regulatory requirements throughout the project closeout and transition period.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment and three years of progressive experience, of which at least one is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

Preference given to professionals with significant experience in managing multi-partner project close out.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.