INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.30

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

This Independent Contractor Agreement (the “Agreement”) is effective as of December 13, 2013 (the “Effective Date”) by and between Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, CPA (“Xxxxxxxxx”) and Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(“Enzon”), pursuant to which Xxxxxxxxx is being engaged to serve as Enzon’s Principal Financial Officer.

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WHEREAS: Enzon desires to retain the services of Xxxxxxxxx, and Xxxxxxxxx desires to provide such services to Enzon, subject to the terms and conditions contained herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Xxxxxxxxx’x Position and Duties; Term.

X. Xxxxxxxxx is hereby engaged by Enzon as an independent contractor to serve as the Principal Financial Officer of Enzon, with a title of Vice President – Finance and Principal Financial Officer. Xxxxxxxxx’x services and responsibilities (the “Services”) shall be commensurate with the customary services and responsibilities of a chief financial officer for a publicly listed company engaged in providing financial services similar to the business operations of Enzon and its subsidiaries. Without derogating from the foregoing, Xxxxxxxxx will work at the request of Enzon as and when requested by Enzon.

B. The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until terminated by either party with or without cause upon receipt of written notice.

2. Independent Contractor Relationship.

A. The relationship between Enzon and Xxxxxxxxx shall be that of independent contracting parties and shall not be deemed to be any other relationship, including, without limitation, that of principal and agent. Nothing herein shall be construed to create the relationship of employer and employee between Enzon and Xxxxxxxxx. Xxxxxxxxx shall exercise his own independent judgment as to the method and manner of performance of the Services hereunder. Enzon does not seek, and shall not expect, any control over Xxxxxxxxx’x performance of the Services; provided, however, Xxxxxxxxx shall conform to such policies and procedures established by Enzon and to such customary standards which are necessary to satisfy applicable statutes, rules or regulations governing the provision of such Services. Enzon shall not be obligated to provide any employee-related benefit to Xxxxxxxxx, including, but not limited to, Workers Compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, health or accident insurance, nor will Enzon make any contributions for Social Security, or withholding taxes on behalf of Enzon. Xxxxxxxxx acknowledges that Enzon will not provide any benefits or participation in any benefit plan applicable to an employer-employee relationship. Xxxxxxxxx shall be solely responsible for the payment of all applicable governmental taxes, including federal, state and local taxes, and Social Security contributions.

X. Xxxxxxxxx is free to devote whatever time he chooses to any other business in which he may choose to engage, provided he complies with all applicable regulatory rules. Xxxxxxxxx may determine his own hours of work and may perform the Services in any manner or sequence he determines, subject, however, to such restrictions as may exist in order to comply with the policies of Enzon or to satisfy the requirements or standards of the statutes, rules or regulations governing the Services.

X. Xxxxxxxxx has not received any training from Enzon, and Enzon will not provide any training to Xxxxxxxxx.

X. Xxxxxxxxx shall not have the authority to hire, direct and pay other persons in connection with the Services without the prior written consent of Enzon. Any person so employed by Xxxxxxxxx shall be the employee of Xxxxxxxxx and shall not be the employee or agent of Enzon.

3. Compliance With Statutes, Rules And Regulations.

As part of the proper performance of the Services, at all times during the Term, Xxxxxxxxx shall comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, rules and written statements of policy promulgated and administered by the Securities and Exchange Commission and any state or municipal governmental or regulatory agency; and the rules of any national securities exchange or association in which Enzon is or may become a member.

4. Compensation.

X. Xxxxxxxxx shall be paid at the rate of $225 per hour for each hour worked by Xxxxxxxxx in connection with the Services, limited to a maximum of $1,350 per day, unless any additional hourly charges for a particular day have been approved in advance by Enzon. Xxxxxxxxx shall perform the Services at such times and as requested by Enzon.

B. In addition to the hourly compensation referred to in Section 4(A) above, Enzon will reimburse Xxxxxxxxx for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Xxxxxxxxx in connection with the performance of the Services, including: (i) mileage at the rate of fifty (50) cents per mile for any driving that may be required in connection with Xxxxxxxxx’x performance of the Services; (ii) tolls; (iii) supplies; and (iv) other reasonable expenses incurred by Xxxxxxxxx in connection with the performance of the Services.

X. Xxxxxxxxx will submit a detailed xxxx to Enzon for all time worked and expenses incurred during each two (2) week period, together with receipts or documentation of expenses, during the Term, and Enzon will pay each such proper xxxx within twelve (12) business days of its receipt.

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5. Warranties.

A. Each party warrants to the other that it has the authority to enter into and perform this agreement, and its performance hereunder will not result in the breach or violation of any contract, arrangement or understanding it may have with any third party. Each party warrants to the other that it will comply in all material respects with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

B. Consultant shall perform the services in accordance with the highest professional standards and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

6. Indemnification. Xxxxxxxxx shall be entitled to the same indemnification rights from Enzon under the bylaws of Enzon as are applicable to all other officers of Enzon and covered by the same Directors and Officers Insurance as all other officers and directors of Enzon.

7. Confidentiality. Each of the parties to this Agreement agrees to maintain in strict confidence the terms of this Agreement. Xxxxxxxxx acknowledges and agrees that during the Term, he will have access to “Confidential Information” concerning Enzon, its affiliates, and their clients and employees, and that such Confidential Information constitutes a valuable and unique asset of Enzon. For purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, proprietary information pertaining to Enzon, its affiliates and clients, including business plans (both current and under development), data, trade secrets, financial information, costs, revenues, profits, methodologies, information concerning clients and potential clients, compilations, systems, technologies, computer programs, and all other information which Enzon and its clients treat as confidential. All Confidential Information obtained by Xxxxxxxxx in the course of providing the Services shall be deemed confidential and proprietary. Xxxxxxxxx covenants and agrees that, during the Term and at all times thereafter, Xxxxxxxxx will not, except as may be required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or the request of any regulatory or self-regulatory authority, (i) for any reason use for Xxxxxxxxx’x own benefit or the benefit of any person or entity with which Xxxxxxxxx may be associated, or disclose any Confidential Information to any person or entity, for any reason or purpose, without the prior written consent of Enzon; or (ii) remove or cause to be removed from Enzon’s office any Confidential Information or material relating thereto for purposes other than those for use in connection with Xxxxxxxxx’x Services. Upon the expiration of the Term (including any renewal thereof), Xxxxxxxxx agrees to return to Enzon all tangible embodiments of all Confidential Information in Xxxxxxxxx’x possession or control, nor will Xxxxxxxxx retain any copy or records of such Confidential Information, in hard copy or electronic form.

8. Miscellaneous.

A. This Agreement shall in all respects be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without giving effect to its conflicts of laws provisions.

B. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their permitted successors and assigns. This Agreement may not be assigned by Xxxxxxxxx without the prior written consent of Enzon.

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C. The terms of this Agreement cannot be modified, altered or changed, except in a writing signed by both parties.

D. Any notice, request or instruction to be given under this Agreement by one party to the other party shall be in writing and delivered personally, with receipt thereof acknowledged, or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the following addresses, as applicable:

	If to Enzon:	00 Xxxxxxxxxxx Xx
		Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
		Attn: Principal Executive Officer
		With a copy to: General Counsel
	If to Xxxxxxxxx:	Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, CPA
		[ADDRESS]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of December 13, 2013.

	Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dated:  December 13, 2013	By:	/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx III
	Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx III
	Interim Principal Executive Officer
Dated:  12/13/2013	/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
	Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, CPA

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