Associate Director, Program & Portfolio Operations

BioSpace; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 157,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron is seeking an Associate Director, Program Budget Delivery Lead to accelerate decision-ready budgets embedded in Program & Portfolio Operations. You will partner with Development Program Managers and Finance to co-develop strategic planning deliverables, shaping budget, costs, and development plans from IND through lifecycle management.

The role requires a strong biotech/pharma background, advanced financial modeling, and adept stakeholder engagement to deliver consistent, high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of industry experience with at least 5+ years in project management.
• Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry with drug development insight.
• Strong financial competence with program budgets, forecasts and costs.
• Proven strategic planning and portfolio management experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with DPMs, Program Finance and SPTs to develop decision-ready Program Budgets.
• Own quality and timeliness of Program Budget outputs at CDU and portfolio level.
• Forecast resource capacity and costs, build end-to-end development plans from IND through lifecycle management.
• Enable program comparisons across portfolio to inform investment decisions.
• Collaborate with DPM and Program Finance to update budgets and provide ongoing guidance.
• Serve as a trusted embedded expert to program leadership without formal authority.
• Support multiple programs and deliverables under tight timelines.

Skills

Project management

Financial modeling

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Embedded content expert

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Project management tools

Process mapping tools

Job description

Build Our Future Together

The Associate Director, Program Budget Delivery Lead is a content-level leadership role embedded within Program & Portfolio Operations (PPO), created to accelerate the consistent, decision-ready delivery of Program Budgets one of the most critical Strategic Program Team (SPT) deliverables that translate program vision into an actionable, resourced, and costed plan. Deployed selectively alongside SPTs, this role partners directly with the Development Program Manager (DPM) and Program Finance to co-develop key strategic planning deliverables, bringing the drug-development and financial acumen needed to elevate portfolio-level signal and support confident investment decisions.

The Associate Director, Program Budget Delivery Lead is a content-level leadership role embedded within Program & Portfolio Operations (PPO), created to accelerate the consistent, decision-ready delivery of Program Budgets one of the most critical Strategic Program Team (SPT) deliverables that translate program vision into an actionable, resourced, and costed plan. Deployed selectively alongside SPTs, this role partners directly with the Development Program Manager (DPM) and Program Finance to co-develop key strategic planning deliverables, bringing the drug-development and financial acumen needed to elevate portfolio-level signal and support confident investment decisions.

When & Where

Location: Tarrytown NY or Warren, NJ

Travel percentage: <10%

Discover Your Role

• Partner directly with DPMs, Program Finance and SPTs to co-develop high-quality, decision-ready Program Budgets, embedding drug-development and financial expertise directly within program teams
• Own the quality and timeliness of Program Budget outputs at the CDU and portfolio level, while the DPM retains overall accountability for Program Budget development
• Accurately forecast resource capacity and costs, and build end-to-end development plans and associated costs from IND through lifecycle management (LCM)
• Enable comparison of programs across the portfolio and support portfolio-level investment and prioritization decisions through consistent, comparable outputs
• Manage timely entry and exit points for initial and subsequent Program Budget updates, working in close, ongoing collaboration with the DPM and Program Finance
• Facilitate decision-making and guide SPTs through the strategic planning process, improving consistency and comparability of deliverables across the organization
• Serve as a near-term force multiplier to expedite implementation of Program Budgets with consistent quality, while contributing to longer-term capability building across Program & Portfolio Operations

This Role Requires

• Bachelors degree and 10+ years industry experience with a minimum of 5+ years in project management experience required. MBA preferred.
• Significant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry with a strong understanding of drug development activities from early development through lifecycle management
• Strong financial competence with proven experience building and evaluating program budgets, resource forecasts, and development costs
• Proven strategic planning and portfolio management experience, with the ability to synthesize complex program information into clear, decision-ready outputs
• Proven ability to operate as an embedded content expert and thought partner to program leadership, without formal programmatic authority
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, supporting multiple programs and SPTs simultaneously under compressed timelines
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to negotiate, influence and work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal), including presenting complex financial and strategic information clearly
• IT proficiency with MS software (including Excel-based financial modeling), project management tools and process mapping tools

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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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.

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Salary Range (annually)

$157,200.00 - $256,600.00