Senior Director, Development Program Management- Oncology

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Village of Tarrytown (NY); Hybrid; USD 216,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. seeks a Senior Director of Development Program Management in a hybrid setup in the Tarrytown, NY area.

You will lead program strategy for oncology assets, mentor a team of Development Program Managers, and collaborate with the Global Program Head and cross-functional partners to shape plans, timelines, and budgets. The role emphasizes executive presence, strong communication, and risk management to ensure timely delivery across a high-volume portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred; 15+ years in pharma project/program management.
• Extensive pharma R&D project management experience and end-to-end drug development knowledge.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to interact at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead program strategy for one or more oncology development programs from preclinical to lifecycle management.
• Mentor and manage a team of Development Program Managers, driving performance and career growth.
• Partner with Global Program Head and cross-functional teams to ensure disciplined execution and delivery.

Skills

Program leadership

People management

Executive presence

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's 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, N
• Hybrid
• Travel percentage: 25%

Discover your role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Director Development Program Manager to join our team. The Senior Director, Development Program Management is a dual leadership role, responsible for independently driving and influencing one or more development programs tied to key company strategic imperatives while also managing, mentoring, and developing a team of Development Program Managers. Acting as the lead Program Manager for assigned oncology assets, this individual partners closely with the Global Program Head, Clinical Lead, and cross-functional strategic program team to shape program strategy, align stakeholders, anticipate risks, and ensure disciplined execution across a high-volume, fast-moving portfolio. The Senior Director serves as a leader to the program team and a mentor to Program Managers, bringing strong executive presence, sound judgment, exceptional organizational discipline, and proven people management skills to drive alignment, accountability, and delivery across programs.

Team Leadership and Management:

Manage a team of Development Program Managers, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and development. Set clear goals, hold regular check-ins, and provide direct, actionable feedback. Mentor team members on day-to-day project issues and support their career growth through stretch assignments and ongoing development conversations.

Program Leadership and Management:

Partner with the Global Program Head 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. Monitors progress against program goals, flags risks early, and drives contingency planning to keep programs on track. Serves as a key point of contact with external partners and collaborators; leads preparation for joint collaboration meetings and related decisions, as appropriate. Keeps the team and senior management informed with clear, timely updates on progress and issues.

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

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.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on-site.

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.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually)

$216,100.00 - $360,200.00