Business Program Manager

Morehouse School of Medicine; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 1 - 3; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse School of Medicine seeks a Business Program Manager to support the Center for Laboratory Animal Resources (CLAR) with regulatory compliance, SOP development, and program operations. This role acts as a liaison among researchers, leadership, and administrative departments.

The position emphasizes IACUC coordination, training material creation, and process improvements leveraging technology to boost efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and research administration is valued.
• Experience with IACUC or animal research operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate business operations and regulatory processes for CLAR.
• Support IACUC administrative activities and animal research oversight.
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and documentation.
• Assist budget development and fiscal reporting for the program.
• Collaborate with multiple institutional stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Project Coordination

Process Improvement

Strategic Communication

Data-Driven Decision Making

Executive Communication

Operational Excellence

Risk Management

Documentation

Technical Adaptability

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Cayuse

Banner

Job description

Position Summary

The Business Program Manager provides operational, administrative, regulatory, and programmatic support for the Center for Laboratory Animal Resources ( CLAR ). This position is responsible for coordinating business operations, managing compliance- related processes, supporting animal research oversight programs, implementing technology-driven improvements, maintaining regulatory documentation, and facilitating communication across institutional stakeholders. This role serves as a key liaison between CLAR , researchers, institutional stakeholders, leadership teams, and administrative departments to ensure efficient operations and compliance with applicable regulations and accreditation standards. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Facilitate communication and information among employees, investigators, laboratory personnel, committee members, and institutional administrators. Serve as a resource among all key stakeholders regarding operational processes and compliance requirements. Create user guides, training materials, and documentation to support business processes, system utilization, and departmental initiatives. Familiarity with occupational health and safety programs within academic or research environments. Maintain records and documentation associated with all health and safety, regulatory information in accordance with institutional, federal, and accreditation requirements. Support ongoing compliance monitoring and quality assurance initiatives, special projects, and operational initiatives that enhance departmental effectiveness and organizational performance Review, update, and coordinate departmental standard operating procedures (SOP’s) policies and compliance documents. Support onboarding and training activities related to departmental operations and regulatory programs. Analyze business processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost saving, modernization, and automation through technology solutions and workflow optimization. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials. Experience with Cayuse, Banner, or similar research administration and enterprise management systems. Experience in supporting research compliance programs, IACUC administration, or laboratory animal research operations. Provide administrative and operational support for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ( IACUC ) activities and animal research programs. Knowledge of AAALAC , USDA , PHS policy and other regulatory requirements governing animal research. Asist with preparation, coordination and documentation related to AAALAC International accreditation activities and site visits. Work closely with the Director of Operations, IACUC Chair, Occupational Safety Director, Environmental Safety Officer and Attending Veterinarian to ensure compliance with program goals and provide administrative support. Track project progress and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders. Design and implement operational improvements that enhance productivity and customer experience. Responsible for planning, administering, reviewing, and evaluating all activities related to a program providing service and opportunities or facilitating projects for the Institution. Responsible for program design and the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Develops strategies to achieve program objectives and goals; assists in the efficient operation of the program, setting priorities for management, budget, and fiscal activities. Assist in the development and formulation of the annual budget; prepares budgetary documents and reports; oversees other budgetary data and information for the program, providing requested documentation during annual audits. Maintain an awareness of new procedures and technologies by attending workshops and training sessions as appropriate at MSM . Maintain a professional rapport with Project PI s, Core Administrator and Leaders, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Grants and Contracts, various departments, staff, accommodation facilities, travel agencies, and vendors. KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS , AND ABILITIES : Regulatory Compliance Program Administration Process Improvement Project Coordination Technical Adaptability Strategic Communication Operational Excellence Data –Driven Decision Making Executive Communication Organizational Effectiveness Risk Management Skilled in oral and written communication

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience: 2-4 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications