Senior Director, Government Operations, Alliance Project Management at Shionogi Inc. in San Diego, California

Job Description:

Overview
The Senior Director, Government Operations, Alliance Project Management is responsible for overseeing 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 key liaison with government agencies, ensuring alignment on program deliverables, budgets, and compliance reporting. As a strategic leader, the Senior Director guides cross functional teams to successfully execute complex, multi-year agreements and fosters strong business relationships. This role requires deep expertise in managing government-funded pharmaceutical programs, exceptional operational and leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering excellence in program execution.
Responsibilities

• Leads program management efforts for Shionogi products being developed in collaboration with U.S. Government agencies, ensuring alignment with program goals and timelines.
• Manages and develops staff providing leadership, mentoring, and performance management to build a high-performing function.
• 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 U.S. government personnel, cultivating a robust network of contacts and fostering collaborative relationships to drive program success.
• Monitors and reports on status to internal stakeholders, proactively identifying potential issues and proposing mitigation strategies to address potential risks.
• Leads program meetings and teleconferences with government agencies ensuring adherence to all reporting requirements and fostering clear communication.
• Manages development and review of program materials including presentations, quarterly meeting updates, monthly reporting metrics, and cost allocations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Identifies and evaluates new collaboration opportunities with U.S. Government agencies, coordinating the development and submission of White Papers, Technical Proposals, and Cost Proposals to secure future partnerships.
• Identifies and proactively manages risks associated with government contracts, including financial, regulatory, and operational risks.
• Establishes contingency plans and ensures adherence to risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitates alignment and collaboration between internal teams (e.g., R&D, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Legal) and external stakeholders to ensure seamless program execution.
• Contributes to the negotiation, execution, and amendments of contracts with government agencies.
• Represents Shionogi at industry forums, conferences, or government meetings to advocate for program needs and establish thought leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, life sciences, or related field required; advanced degree such as MBA or PhD preferred
• 12 years of relevant experience in R&D, program management, government operations, or contract management within the pharmaceutical/biotech industries.
• Proven expertise managing complex U.S. Government contracts, including experience with BARDA, NIH, and/or DOD.
• Extensive experience navigating federal regulations, managing compliance reporting, and addressing audit requirements specific to government-funded pharmaceutical programs.
• Solid financial management skills, including budgeting, cost allocation, and financial reconciliation for federally funded programs.
• Experience in managing and mentoring staff, with a focus on building high-performing teams.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with senior government officials and internal stakeholders.
• Superb presentation 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 executive 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
• Team oriented with the confidence and integrity to work effectively as a member of an innovative and nimble global organization.
• Able to effectively build and lead a highly performing functional team.
• Self-directed with strong initiative and a high level of self-awareness to work effectively with others, both scientifically and from a business perspective.
• Able to establish rapport, value and respect within a complex and highly technical environment.
• Able to sell ideas and influence directly and indirectly.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of strategic thinking and deliver on business objectives

Other Requirements

• This position has significant managerial and decision-making authority.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10% of the year both domestically and internationally
• Must live a commutable distance to either our US Corporate Headquarters in Florham Park, NJ or our Qpex Biopharma office in San Diego, California. Office presence required at least 50% of the time per month.

Essential Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to travel via automobile and/or airplane.
• Ability to view video display terminal images


• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and telephone.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time - up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Ability to lift, tug, pull up to fifteen (15) pounds.

To be considered for this position, you must apply and meet the requirements of this opportunity. We look forward to reviewing your resume & qualifications.Additional InformationThe base salary range for this full-time, field-based position is $265,000-$300,000. 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, vehicle allowance, bonus, long-term incentive, or any additional compensation that may be associated with this role. DisclaimerThe job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of requirements, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other requirements, duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. You acknowledge and agree that information described herein may be disclosed to applicable regulatory authorities, alliance partners and/or third-party service providers as necessary for Shionogi to fulfil its obligations under applicable laws, including but not limited to compliance with regulatory inspections and/or audits.
EEO
Shionogi Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment opportunities based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non-discriminatory.

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