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Associate Director/Director, Government Project Management : MedImmune, LLC.
Job Number 01855
Employee Type Full Time
Company Name MedImmune, LLC.
Location Gaithersburg
Maryland
Salary (year)
Start Date 1/18/2010
Industry Biotech
Job Type Project-Management
Relocation Not Required
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Description
Title: Associate Director/Director, Government Project Management Location: MD, Gaithersburg - Corporate Headquarters Req: 01855 MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director / Associate Director, with his/her team, is responsible for administration of existing government contracts as well as preparing and coordinating internal functions for submissions of new proposals. More specifically, the Director / Associate Director will direct throughout the company all aspects of meeting government contract requirements as well as ensuring that internal processes have been developed to the extent necessary to meet those requirements. The scope of the position incorporates building, managing and fostering business relations with client agencies/organizations; building and implementing the infrastructure required to ensure that all government contract matters are fully complied with and inquiries are addressed efficiently and promptly; working with the MedImmune organization to establish scalable and contract compliant processes; as well as negotiating contracts with government agencies, if and when the need should arise. Specifically, the incumbent will: ? Manage the contractual obligations and commitments on large government contracts which currently total more than $200 million as well as future government requests: ? Serve as primary liaison with government agencies for all contract administration, compliance, audit, and performance activities ? Serves as project manager for major initiatives, such as Request for Proposal, contract modifications and any incoming requests from government agencies ? Partner with key functional areas to ensure efficient project compliance with government requirements; ? Advise senior leadership of the status of contractual actions and emerging contractual issues that could impact compliance/and or performance under a contract. ? Ensure consistent interpretation and application of contract requirements and regulations through management and oversight of corporate policy and procedures ? Ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory filings related to contract obligations ? Ensure maintenance of databases and documentary archives of government contracts, proposals, and contract administrative activities. ? Establish internal auditing and performance monitoring requirements to ensure compliance
About the Organization
My company shares my passion for helping to improve human health around the world." "This is My MedImmune." Those who join MedImmune feel a sense of ownership about their future. They thrive with a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry and the wholly-owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca plc. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance science, technology and medicine to develop products designed to help people live better lives. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, integrity and growth opportunities…that encourages both individual contribution and collaborative entrepreneurial thinking. Our products and/or product candidates are designed to address areas of need in infection, oncology, respiratory disease and inflammation, cardiovascular/gastrointestinal disease and neuroscience. Explore a MedImmune career as we strive to better more lives, more often, around the world.
Company Information
MedImmune, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Requirements

Position Requirements
COMPETENCIES: The Director / Associate Director, Government Contracts will have: ? Ten or more years proven success in leading Government Program Management functions for a pharmaceutical, biotech, defense, aerospace, consulting or related organization which involved: ­ Building, leading and managing effective complex, cross-functional project teams that fostered development of facilitation, negotiation, influencing, leadership, and management skills; ­ Managing large, multi-year development and production contracts with the U.S. government – ideally with HHS or other agencies on Biodefense projects, but can be from contractually similar complex situations in other industries. ­ Utilizing strategic planning and aggregate project portfolio planning tools, such as project metrics, data modeling, resource projections, etc. (preferred, not required); ­ Working extensively with Government contracting rules and processes (FAR requirements, etc.). ? Significant experience with pharmaceutical, biotech, defense, aerospace, consulting or related organizations that demonstrates knowledge of and comfort with complex research and manufacturing processes; ? Significant experience in applying a sophisticated business perspective to planning, resolving problems and assessing the impact of work across functional areas, including identifying the critical steps, activities, upstream/downstream processes, etc. that will help determine the company’s plans in product development, business development and market expansion; ? Demonstrated successful track record of developing cooperative business relationships and building strong teams; ? Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS: The Director / Associate Director should bring: ? Excellent management and team leadership skills that include the ability to provide direction, mentor and develop staff, manage internal and external resources, and lead multi-disciplinary teams on highly collaborative efforts resulting in successful implementation; ? Willingness and proven ability to function in a hands-on capacity when necessary to achieve milestones, resolve issues and build an organization/function capable of driving toward measurable contract objectives; ? Sophisticated demeanor, bearing and approach sufficient to position the incumbent for interaction with senior level executives in delivering effective presentations and providing high-level information to influence major decisions at the highest level; ? Proven ability to drive projects forward to a successful conclusion in a matrixed, decentralized organization; ? High level of maturity that includes judgment, discretion, self-motivation, accountability, plus the ability to accept responsibility;
Educational Requirements
EDUCATION: Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience; a graduate degree in a scientific discipline, JD or MBA preferred. COMPENSATION: An attractive compensation package will be provided to interest outstanding candidates. The successful candidate must bring an entrepreneurial spirit and be comfortable with a very solid performance-based compensation system. MedImmune does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to MedImmune by search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list shall become the property of MedImmune and if the candidate is subsequently hired by MedImmune, MedImmune shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.
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