Executive Director, Manufacturing IT Planning & Strategy

Regeneron; Raheen Business Park; On-site; EUR 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director, Manufacturing IT Planning & Strategy to lead the planning, governance and investment strategy behind our digital transformation supporting GMP operations.

This senior role sits in the Plan function and partners with corporate IT and cross‑functional leaders to drive fast, reliable, and compliant technology decisions at scale. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in IT and 18+ years of IT and operations experience in a cGMP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field and 18+ years IT experience
• Experience in cGMP biotech/pharmaceutical environment
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered

Responsibilities

• Establish governance, portfolio and demand management anchored in enterprise standards.
• Lead large-scale IT/digital transformation programs delivering outcomes.
• Bring modern technologies from plan to implementation with reliability and security.
• Deliver CGMP pharma/biotech solutions aligning compliance, validation, data integrity.
• Translate technology strategy into funded investment plans and manage budgets.
• Collaborate across all organizational levels.

Skills

Technology governance

Portfolio management

Demand management

Enterprise architecture

Digital transformation

Budget management

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

18+ years IT experience

Job description

Team: Industrial Operations & Product Supply

Executive Director, Manufacturing IT Planning & Strategy

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking an Executive Director, Manufacturing IT Planning & Strategy (Digital Transformation) to join our IOPS IT organization, leading the planning and governance behind our digital and automation transformation supporting GMP operations. Sitting within the Plan function of IOPS IT’s Plan-Build-Run operating model, you will set the direction, governance, and investment strategy that Build and Run teams deliver and sustain — partnering with corporate IT and cross-functional leaders across the enterprise to drive fast, reliable, and compliant technology decisions at scale. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where

• Travel percentage: 25% global to other manufacturing facilities

Discover your role

• Establish technology governance, portfolio management, and demand management anchored in enterprise architecture standards, driving business and technology transformation through full portfolio visibility and fast technology decisions.
• Lead large-scale IT and digital transformation programs, resolving constraints and redirecting priorities to deliver business outcomes.
• Successfully take modern, cutting-edge technologies from plan to implementation, with reliability and security built in.
• Deliver technology solutions in cGMP pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, aligning compliance, validation, and data integrity with every technology decision.
• Communicate technology strategy into funded investment plans and manage budgets with a clear view of long‑term operating impact.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to collaborate across all organizational levels.

This role requires

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field and have 18+ years of experience in IT and business operations/transformations, including a cGMP biotechnology/pharmaceutical environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centres, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/ . For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

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