Senior Director, Development Program Management

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; Basking Ridge (NJ); Hybrid; USD 208,000 - 348,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director Development Project Manager to lead and develop a high-performing team in a hybrid role. This position focuses on driving strategic program management within the biotechnology sector, requiring a proven track record in managing drug development projects. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional people management skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for talent development. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will shape the future of innovative drug development and make a significant impact on the industry.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical project management required.
• Strong people management and talent development skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of program managers and ensure their development.
• Manage and execute drug development projects from preclinical to late development.

Skills

People Management

Project Management

Talent Development

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Conflict Resolution

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

This is a hybrid position on-site a minimum of 3 non-consecutive days in Tarrytown, NY or Basking Ridge, NJ is required. A fully remote role is not possible.

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Director Development Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for identifying and developing a team of manager through associate director ready program managers. Additionally, the successful candidate will provide operational leadership, direction, and support to assigned small and/or low to medium complexity development program(s). This is a new leadership role within the department that requires strong people management and talent development skills, strategic thinking, excellent leadership skills and a proven track record in project and program management within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

In a typical day, you will:

• Recruit, hire, build and lead a team of high performing, early-career program managers.
• Manage & advance talent-- from manager to associate-director ready talent-- with emphasis on developing, improving, or enhancing PM capabilities, processes & initiatives.
• Identify and assess development needs of direct reports; Ensure direct reports have actionable development plans and receive ongoing coaching and feedback to enable growth and future leadership.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive training and development curriculum for program managers that aligns with department goals and career ladder.
• Build project allocation model and process to support the pipeline and development of direct reports.
• Interface with portfolio management to understand longer range resourcing needs and develop plan to address.
• Maintain open communication with program DPMs to assess performance and development needs of supporting early-career program managers, and ensure program assignments meet business and individual development goals.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture to build a strong, capable team.
• Partner with the Global Program Head on small and/or low to medium complexity program(s) to drive Strategic Program Teams, leading the management and execution from preclinical through late development and life cycle management.
• Develop and ensure delivery of comprehensive integrated plans, including timelines and budgets, and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Anticipate issues and program risks and drive timely development of risk management plans and issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in project management. Proactively share lessons learned within the team and across the organization.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements to ensure the organization remains competitive.

This role may be for you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years' pharmaceutical sponsor-side experience required.
• Deep experience in People Management and Development required.
• Deep experience in drug development program management required.
• Extensive experience in Pharma R&D project management, a deep understanding of the end-to-end drug development process and a proven ability to deliver results.
• A passion for identifying, managing and developing talent.
• Understand and motivate others and build effective teams.
• Have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels both internal and external to the company in order to establish credibility with professionals on the project teams.
• Have strong presentation and critical thinking skills.
• Actively promote constructive interactions among team members to address difficult situations.
• Resolve and negotiate conflicts or problems with tact, diplomacy and composure.
• Handle multiple projects and priorities with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial organizations; expert in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way!

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, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Salary Range (annually)

$208,700.00 - $347,800.00