Senior Manager, Government & Industry Affairs Operations

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Government & Industry Affairs team in the United States and are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Government & Industry Affairs Operations to join the team. 

This is a newly created role that will play an important part in helping VGW coordinate and execute its government affairs activity across the US. You will be responsible for bringing structure, discipline, and clear operating rhythm to a complex, multi state lobbying network, ensuring our external partners are well coordinated, accountable, and aligned to business priorities.

You will work closely with Government Affairs, Legal, Marketing, and external lobbying partners to ensure activity is well planned, compliant, and clearly tracked.

We’re open to candidates based anywhere in the US, and this role can be performed remotely. We do not currently have a US office, but occasional in person office attendance may be required if that changes in future.

The salary range  for this role is USD $200,000 - $230,000 per year.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day to day operations of VGW’s external lobbying contractors, ensuring activity is clearly understood, tracked, and delivered.
• Supporting compliance across VGW’s lobbying activity, including oversight of relevant registrations, disclosures, and state and federal requirements.
• Establishing a single source of truth for legislative tracking, reporting, and key activity across the lobbying network.
• Building dashboards, reporting frameworks, and quarterly operating reviews tied to clear KPIs for lobbying firms.
• Developing detailed execution plans and ensuring strong cross functional alignment across Government Affairs, Legal, Marketing, and other relevant teams.
• Driving accountability with external partners, including performance tracking, budget oversight, resource allocation, and renewal decisions.

What you will bring to the role:

• 8 plus years of experience in government affairs, public policy, lobbying operations, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
• Experience supporting lobbying or government affairs activity in fast moving, high growth, or highly regulated industries.
• Strong multi state coordination skills, with the ability to manage a complex network of external partners, priorities, and deadlines.
• A highly organised and operationally focused approach, with a track record of creating structure where it does not already exist.
• Strong vendor and contract management experience, including the ability to drive accountability and assess performance.
• The ability to read complex regulatory, legislative, or legal materials and translate the practical impact clearly for non technical audiences.
• Experience building tracking, documentation, reporting, or operating systems from scratch and ensuring they are adopted successfully.

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

Our high-quality, acclaimed brands include Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, which are enjoyed by millions of players in North America.

Our games are based on a freemium model, meaning they are available to play at no cost, but include optional in-game purchases to enhance gameplay. We also offer sweepstakes promotions where players can collect free entries for the chance to win real-world prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is “our players come first”. This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.

Why VGW?

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success.

Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.

We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work - that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits.  

But it’s not all business. We inject fun into the workplace, celebrate together and create lasting memories, from a mix of in-person and online events, to social gatherings and much more.

It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things. 

If you want to join a team that does things differently, apply today - we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.

Find out more at www.vgw.co

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Position Overview 

The Vice President (VP), Clinical Development - Infectious Disease is a leadership role responsible for guiding Tonix Pharmaceuticals' clinical development programs. Reporting directly into the Chief Medical Officer, this position provides strategic oversight to ensure excellence in clinical research, regulatory interactions, and product approvals within Tonix's core therapeutic area of Infectious Diseases, initially with focus on prophylactic monoclonal antibodies, live virus vaccines and Lyme disease. 

Essential Duties

• Define and lead the company’s clinical development strategy for assigned vaccines and prophylactic antibodies, ensuring alignment with corporate vision and regulatory expectations with Tonix’s pipeline and therapeutic focus.
• Oversee the planning, design, execution, and completion of clinical trials (Phases I-IV), ensuring efficiency, scientific rigor, and compliance with regulatory standards, timelines, and budgets. Oversee the development of clinical protocols, investigator brochures, statistical analysis plans, and other critical regulatory documents. Collaborate with clinical operations to ensure the quality and integrity of clinical data; and support scientific communications and publications regarding pipeline programs. Maintain a strong focus on innovation in clinical trial design, patient-centric approaches, and biomarker-driven strategies.
• Oversee the selection and management of CROs, academic partnerships, and external collaborations to optimize clinical trial execution.
• Drive a culture of operational excellence, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, adherence to GCP guidelines, ethical considerations, and scientific integrity across Clinical Development.
• Represent the company at key scientific conferences, industry consortia, and investor presentations to enhance corporate reputation.
• Provide leadership to the Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and Safety/Pharmacovigilance teams.
• Provide medical and scientific leadership to cross-functional teams, integrating insights from medical affairs, regulatory affairs, and commercial teams to drive program success.
• Partner with R&D, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Business Development teams to align clinical development with broader corporate objectives.
• Serve as the clinical development leader for assigned pipeline programs in interactions with global regulatory agencies (FDA, EMA, etc.), ensuring effective engagement, submission strategies, and post-approval commitments; lead the preparation and review of regulatory submissions, including INDs, NDAs, BLAs, and CTAs.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and patient advocacy organizations specific to the products and indications for the programs led.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability.  
• Strong ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships with KOLs, regulatory bodies, and external strategic partners.
• Exceptional leadership, mentorship, strategic planning, and operational management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated success in leading clinical development programs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Extensive experience with regulatory interactions, submissions, and product approvals.
• Experience in comprehensive budget management.

Educational Requirements:

• MD or DO

Experience Requirements:

• Experience: 10-15 years of relevant experience, demonstrating progressive leadership in clinical development within pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies, including prior experience serving at the Senior Director level or above in Clinical Development organizations.
• Board certification in Infectious Disease a plus
• Expertise and experience in infectious diseases.
• Prior work with Lyme disease, live viral vaccines and or prophylactic monoclonal antibodies a major plus.