Manager, Government Operations

Shionogi Inc.; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shionogi Inc. seeks a Manager, Government Operations to coordinate multi-year U.S. government contracts with agencies like BARDA, NIH, and DOD.

You will align internal teams on deliverables, budgets, and compliance reporting. Based in Florham Park, NJ, this role requires up to 10% travel and in-office presence 2–3 days per week. You will lead cross-functional collaboration, monitor risks, and help prepare proposals and cost plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 5 years in program management, government operations, or contract management in pharma/biotech.
• Experience supporting complex contracts with BARDA, NIH, and/or DOD.
• Experience navigating federal regulations and compliance reporting.
• Financial management skills including budgeting and cost allocation.
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior government officials.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Support program management for US government collaborations ensuring alignment with goals and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and funding guidelines while managing resources.
• Liaise with internal teams and government agencies to drive program success.
• Monitor reporting status and mitigate potential risks.
• Support meetings and teleconferences with government agencies and ensure reporting requirements.
• Develop and coordinate reviews of program materials (presentations, minutes, reports).
• Identify new collaboration opportunities and coordinate white papers and proposals.
• Track contingency plans and risk mitigation activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment (R&D, Finance, Regulatory, Legal).

Skills

Program management

Government contracts

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

MS/MPH/MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Job Requirements

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.

EEO

Shionogi Inc. is an equal opportunity employer supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment opportunities based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled veteran, a recently separated veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, and Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is the policy of Shionogi Inc. to undertake affirmative action for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of protected veteran and individuals with disabilities applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non-discriminatory.

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