Kindeva Drug Delivery
Manager, Govt. and Commercial Contracts
Kindeva is a leading global contract developer and manufacturer (CDMO) with delivery platform expertise in Autoinjector, Inhalation, Transdermal/Intradermal Patch Technologies. We partner with our customers to improve patient outcomes around the world. Together, as One Team, we will manufacture many more tomorrows.
Ready to work with purpose? Look no further, we are hiring for a talented Manager, Government & Commercial Contracts team member to join our Columbia, MD site location.
The Manager, Government Contracts will be an integral part of Kindeva's health security products team. This role will require collaborating with internal stakeholders and partnering with government defense and health agencies to contract for critical medical countermeasures. Competitive candidates will have, among other things, experience managing the full lifecycle of contracts, a customer-focused mentality, excellent communication skills, and strong business acumen.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and manage strategic relationships with key U.S. and international partners including:
• U.S. DoD’s Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND)
• Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG)
• Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
• US Department of Human Health and Services’s (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR); Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA); and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• International Ministries of Defense and Health (e.g. Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Department of National Defence, and similar national and multi-national agencies worldwide)
• Lead proposal preparation and negotiation efforts for development and supply agreements (U.S. and international) and manage day-to-day contractual relationships including:
• Negotiate and manage the lifecycle of government and commercial contracts including confidentiality, teaming, distribution, contract design/manufacturing, licensing, and supply agreements
• Assess contract risks, propose mitigation strategies, appropriate escalate issues
• Monitor and maintain compliance with contract obligations and procurement regulations (FAR, DFARS, etc).
• Anticipate and manage contract changes
• Resolve disputes and contractual issues effectively and efficiently

Coordinate and work with senior MMT leaders across multiple functions including Operations, Biomedical Technology, Regulatory, Global Trade Control, Quality, Marketing, and Legal.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant contracts experience. Prior experience within the pharmaceutical marketplace preferred.
• Expertise in U.S. federal procurement regulations (FAR / DFARS) and across various contract types (CPFF/AF/IF, FFP, IDIQ, VA FSS) required. Experience with international and U.S. state and local government procurements preferred.
• Prior experience managing the full lifecycle of Government (required) and commercial (preferred) contracts. (e.g. Proposal development, negotiation, execution, change management, closeout)
• Experience working with USG agencies including HHS, BARDA, CDC, JPEO-CBRND, and ACC-APG preferred.
• Strong project management, coordination skills across large groups of cross-functional teams. Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)™, or equivalent a plus
• Strong customer-focused mentality
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to advise leadership on contractual issues.
• Strong business acumen including demonstrated analytical thinking skills and effective decision making
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize effectively to deliver activities in alignment with all revenue, cost, time and quality requirements
• An absolute commitment to adherence to all applicable compliance rules and regulations

Kindeva Drug Delivery (KDD)/Meridian Medical Technologies (MMT) is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. KDD/MMT also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.
KDD/MMT requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, MMT will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.
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Covid-19:
Safety for our employees and our communities is a key priority for Kindeva Drug Delivery. Kindeva encourages everyone who can get vaccinated to get vaccinated.
Our Covid-19 task force monitors the external environment and will continue to evaluate our policies and procedures.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Kindeva Drug Delivery is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.