Commercial Operations Lead Associate Director

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Commercial Operations Lead to establish and scale India-based capabilities for HCP Engagement, Marketing Enablement, and Marketing Project Management. You will partner with global leaders to drive data-driven decisions and operational excellence.

You will lead cross-functional teams, implement DAM and MLR processes, and ensure compliance across markets, with a hybrid model based in Hyderabad, India.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of pharma/biotech commercial experience, or 7+ years with an MBA/MS.
• Experience in Commercial Marketing Operations, HCP Engagement Operations, Program Management, and Project Management.
• Strong understanding of HCP engagement models, metrics, and scorecards.
• Experience translating global strategies into localized operational plans across markets.
• Hands-on with content operations, MLR processes, claims management, and DAM.
• Experience with GCC/global delivery models in regulated industries preferred.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and team development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to Global Commercial Operations and Global Marketing teams.
• Establish and scale the India-based Commercial Operations organization across multiple capability areas.
• Lead and develop teams for HCP Engagement Operations, Marketing Enablement, and Marketing Project Management.
• Partner with global stakeholders to optimize omnichannel marketing campaigns and PM processes.
• Serve as primary contact for U.S. and international commercial operations leadership.
• Drive content operations and marketing enablement initiatives including MLR review and DAM.
• Collaborate with Marketing, IT, and in-market teams to localize materials.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, KPI tracking, and reporting tools.
• Monitor performance, identify improvements, and drive operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and audits.

Skills

Commercial Ops

HCP Engagement Ops

Program Management

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Communication

Team Development

Analytics

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Job Description:

Build our future together:

Regeneron is founded on the belief that the right idea, combined with the right team, can lead to significant transformations. Our growing global network is dedicated to inventing, developing, and commercializing medicines that change lives for those with serious diseases. In doing so, we are pioneering innovative approaches to science, manufacturing, and commercialization, as well as redefining our understanding of health.

At Regeneron, we are seeking an Associate Director, Commercial Operations Lead to join our Global Capability Center (GCC) Commercial Operations organization. This role will serve as a strategic partner to U.S., international, and global commercial leadership and will be responsible for establishing and scaling Commercial Operations capabilities across HCP Engagement, Marketing Enablement, and Marketing Project Management. Reporting to the Director, GCC Commercial Lead, this position will drive operational excellence, performance monitoring, stakeholder management, and capability-building initiatives that support global commercial strategies and execution across markets.

When & Where:

Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)

Discover your role:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to Global Commercial Operations and Global Marketing teams, ensuring alignment between global priorities and local execution.
• Establish and scale the India-based Commercial Operations organization across multiple functional capability areas.
• Lead and develop teams responsible for HCP Engagement Operations, Marketing Enablement, and Marketing Project Management.
• Partner with global stakeholders to optimize omnichannel marketing campaigns and project management processes across products and indications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for U.S. and international commercial operations leadership regarding operational execution and customer engagement.
• Drive content operations and marketing enablement initiatives, including MLR review processes, claims management, and digital asset management.
• Collaborate with Marketing, IT, and in-market teams to localize and deploy promotional materials aligned with global standards and local needs.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, KPI tracking, and reporting tools to provide visibility into operational performance and support data-driven decision-making.
• Monitor commercial operations performance, identify process improvement opportunities, and implement operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and audit requirements across commercial operations activities.

This role requires:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, Master's degree, or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical/biotech commercial experience, or 7+ years with an MBA/MS, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proven experience in Commercial Marketing Operations, HCP Engagement Operations, Program Management, and Project Management.
• Strong understanding of HCP engagement models, operational performance frameworks, metrics, and scorecards.
• Experience translating global commercial strategies into localized operational plans and supporting execution across diverse international markets.
• Hands‑on experience with content operations, MLR processes, claims management, and Digital Asset Management (DAM).
• Demonstrated success working with cross‑functional and geographically dispersed teams in a global or regulated environment.
• Experience driving operational excellence, process improvement, and business transformation initiatives.
• Experience within Global Capability Centers (GCC) or global delivery models in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industries is preferred.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and team development capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with a focus on continuous improvement and execution excellence

Does this sound like you? 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 centers, 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.

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