The Manager, Government Operations will report to the Senior Director, Government Operations and will support program management activities related to Shionogi’s US Government Contracts, including partnerships with agencies such as BARDA, NIH, and the Department of Defense (DOD). This role serves as a coordinator and liaison with internal teams and government agencies, ensuring alignment on program deliverables, budgets, and compliance reporting. The Manager coordinates efforts of cross functional teams to successfully execute complex, multi-year agreements and foster strong business relationships. This role requires experience working on government-funded programs, operational and coordination skills, and a commitment to delivering excellence in program execution.

• Supports program management efforts for Shionogi products being developed in collaboration with U.S. Government agencies, ensuring alignment with program goals and timelines.
• Ensures full compliance with federal regulations and funding guidelines while effectively managing resources to advance the development of assets governed by U.S. government agreements.
• Serves as a liaison with internal teams and government agencies, cultivating collaborative relationships to drive program success.
• Monitors and supports report compilation on status to internal stakeholders, proactively identifying potential issues and proposing mitigation strategies to address potential risks.
• Supports program meetings and teleconferences with government agencies ensuring adherence to all reporting requirements and fostering clear communication.
• Supports development and coordinates reviews of program materials including presentations, meeting minutes, quarterly meeting updates, monthly reporting metrics, and cost allocations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Supports initiatives to identify new collaboration opportunities with U.S. Government agencies, as well as coordination of White Papers, Technical Proposals, and Cost Proposals to secure future partnerships.
• Monitors and tracks contingency plans and ensures adherence to risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitors and tracks submission requirements to ensure timely compliance.
• Coordinates alignment and collaboration between internal teams (e.g., R&D, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Legal) to ensure seamless program execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field required; advanced degree such as MS, MPH, or MBA preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in program management, government operations, or contract management, particularly within the pharmaceutical/biotech industries.
• Experience supporting complex contracts, ideally including experience with BARDA, NIH, and/or DOD.
• Experience navigating federal regulations, managing compliance reporting, and addressing audit requirements specific to government-funded programs.
• Financial management skills, including budgeting, cost allocation, and financial reconciliation for federally funded programs.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with senior government officials and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical or regulatory information into clear, compelling narratives tailored to diverse audiences, including government officials, cross-functional teams, and leadership.

Competencies

• Able to establish and build close working relationships with US Government partners and across the global Shionogi organization.
• Comfortable and capable in a variety of cultures and skilled in working across multiple functions and time zones.
• Team oriented with the confidence and integrity to work effectively as a member of an innovative and nimble global organization.
• Able to effectively work with a highly performing functional team.
• Able to manage day to day activities with limited oversight, demonstrating initiative and a high level of self-awareness.
• Able to establish rapport, value and respect within a complex and highly technical environment.
• Strong attention to detail and tracking of deadlines.
• Able to understand basic financial reporting, collaborate with finance/accounting departments to obtain information and interpret data for inclusion in financial reporting deliverables.

Other Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the year both domestically and internationally
• Must live a commutable distance to US Corporate Headquarters in Florham Park, NJ where Office presence is required at least 50% of the time per month (2 to 3 days per week).

Additional Information

The base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 - $160,000. Individual pay is determined by several factors, which include but are not limited to: job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range does not include the comprehensive benefits, bonus, long-term incentive, applicable allowances, or any additional compensation that may be associated with this role.