Senior Director, Development Program Management

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Village of Tarrytown (NY); Hybrid; USD 208,000 - 348,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Director Development Project Manager, where you will lead and nurture a talented team in the dynamic field of biotechnology. This pivotal role focuses on operational leadership, strategic program management, and fostering a high-performance culture. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of drug development by building effective teams, implementing best practices, and driving projects from preclinical stages through to life cycle management. If you are passionate about talent development and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative and innovative setting.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Fitness centers

Equity awards

Annual bonuses

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in pharmaceutical project management required.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on talent development.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and lead a team of early-career program managers.
• Develop comprehensive training and development plans for team members.
• Manage project timelines and budgets while ensuring alignment with company goals.

Skills

People Management

Project Management

Talent Development

Drug Development Process

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

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! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

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.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

Salary Range (annually)

$208,700.00 - $347,800.00