Senior Manager Vendor Relationship Management

Regeneron; New Jersey; On-site; USD 134,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Vendor Management to lead vendor governance across our clinical trial portfolio.

The role focuses on vendor performance, compliance, and relationships, while driving digital transformation and AI-enabled tooling across the vendor ecosystem. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners, overseeing vendor integration and ensuring adherence to GCP, FDA, and EMA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 8+ years in pharma operations/vendor management
• 10+ years of clinical project/trial management within biotech/pharma
• Strong knowledge of GCP, FDA, EMA and other regulatory requirements
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; customer-focused

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor performance and health within your segment, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, serving as primary point of contact for escalations
• Lead the integration of new vendors into Regeneron's operating model, including alignment to digital infrastructure and AI-enabled tooling
• Conduct quality and compliance assessments, developing corrective action plans as needed
• Champion inspection readiness, coordinating preparation and follow-up activities with vendors
• Drive digital enablement and AI-assisted workflow automation across the vendor ecosystem
• Mentor team members and collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen vendor management practices
• Lead governance meetings, including agendas, minutes, and timely follow-up on action items

Skills

Vendor management

Cross-functional

Digital transformation

AI adoption

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eTMF

CTMS

EDC

Job description

Build Our Future Together

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Vendor Management to join our clinical operations team, supporting vendor governance across our clinical trial portfolio. In this role, you will oversee vendor performance, compliance, and relationships while helping drive digital transformation and AI adoption across the vendor ecosystem, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, DSOE's Change Management function, and key external partners.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & Where

• Location: Warren, NJ or Armonk, NY
• Travel percentage: Up to 25%

Discover Your Role

• Oversee vendor performance and health within your segment, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, serving as primary point of contact for escalations
• Lead the integration of new vendors into Regeneron's operating model, including alignment to digital infrastructure and AI-enabled tooling
• Conduct quality and compliance assessments, developing corrective action plans as needed
• Champion inspection readiness, coordinating preparation and follow-up activities with vendors
• Drive digital enablement and AI-assisted workflow automation across the vendor ecosystem
• Mentor team members and collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen vendor management practices
• Lead governance meetings, including agendas, minutes, and timely follow-up on action items

This Role Might Be For You If You

• Build trust and rapport easily across all levels of an organization
• Communicate clearly and confidently, in writing and in person
• Take initiative and stay steady when facing risk or uncertainty
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple priorities
• Exercise sound judgment and make confident decisions independently
• Approach problems with curiosity, especially around digital and AI-driven process improvement
• Work equally well independently and as part of a collaborative team

This Role Requires

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in the pharma industry in operations and/or vendor management, including 10+ years of experience in clinical project/trial management within biotech/pharma
• Strong knowledge of GCP, FDA, EMA, and other relevant regulatory requirements
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with effective customer focus

Nice To Haves

• High aptitude with Microsoft Office and clinical technology platforms (e.g., eTMF, CTMS, EDC)
• Experience championing digital transformation or AI adoption initiatives

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.

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. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

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)

$134,400.00 - $219,200.00