Senior Director, Development Program Management- Oncology

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA); Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 216,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Equity awards

Pension or retirement benefits

401(k) company match

Health and wellness programs

Fitness centers

Insurance benefits (medical, dental, V

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Family support benefits

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Director, Development Program Management to lead strategic program management for oncology in a hybrid capacity. You will guide cross-functional teams from preclinical through late development, shaping program strategy and execution.

Location options include Tarrytown, NY or Warren, NJ with 25% travel. You will build talent pipelines, deliver integrated plans, and drive continuous improvements across the portfolio,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 15+ years' experience in broad project/program management, ideally in pharma/biotech.
• Extensive Pharma R&D program management experience and end-to-end drug development knowledge.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication; able to interact with all levels.
• Excellent presentation and critical thinking skills; proactive in guiding teams.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, and lead a team of program managers.
• Develop and implement development plans, coaching, and feedback for direct reports.
• Create training curricula for program managers aligned with department goals.
• Build and manage a project allocation model to support pipeline growth.
• Collaborate with portfolio management to anticipate and plan resourcing.

Skills

Team leadership

Program management

Talent development

Curriculum development

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Senior Director, Development Program Management to join our Portfolio and Program Management team, supporting our Oncology in a hybrid capacity. In this role, you will lead program strategy while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast‑growing, science‑driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where: Location: Tarrytown, NY or Warren, NJ. Hybrid Travel percentage: 25%.

Team Leadership and Management (Primary Responsibility)

• Recruit, hire, build and lead a team of high‑performing, early‑career program managers.
• Lead & 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.
• Collaborate with portfolio management to understand longer‑range resourcing needs and develop plan to address.

Project Leadership and Management

• 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.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in project management.
• Proactively share lessons learned within the team and across the organization.

This role requires

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 15+ years' experience relevant broad project / program management experience required, preferably in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Have 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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/.

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.

Salary Range (annually) $216,100.00 - $360,200.00

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.

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life‑transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician‑scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA‑approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award‑winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.