Sr. Project Specialist - Project Management and Operations

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Project Specialist/Sr. Project Specialist in East Greenbush, NY.

The role sits in the Process Sciences Project Management and Operations group and focuses on managing timelines, facilitating projects, and monitoring department operations to support company objectives. The position involves leading cross-functional teams, building relationships with Process Sciences leadership, and developing tools to streamline operations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in science or engineering with 4+ years of experience (Project Specialist) or PhD with relevant experience (Sr. Project Specialist).
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech environments is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills required to coordinate SMEs and departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead/facilitate cross-functional teams and manage project timelines and results.
• Develop and maintain technical understanding of departmental operations.
• Build relationships with Process Sciences leadership and other departments to involve SMEs.
• Create tools and mechanisms to lead department operations and communicate status.
• Identify recurring problems and implement corrective processes.
• Provide administrative support for high-priority or emergency events.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

BA/BS in science or engineering

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 currently looking to fill a Project Specialist/Sr. Project Specialist in the Process Sciences Project Management and Operations group. This position is responsible for managing timelines, facilitating/leading projects, and monitoring department operations. A necessary function of this role is to develop a company-wide network to leverage relationships that enable department objectives.

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

When & Where

Location: East Greenbush, NY

Schedule: Monday- Friday- 8-4:30pm

Discover your role

• Leading/facilitating cross functional teams and managing the results for assigned projects, which may vary widely but are generally focused on technical activities, department operations, or site-wide initiatives
• Developing and maintaining a technical understanding of all departmental operations
• Forming relationships, via strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with Process Sciences management and team members, and other departments across all of Regeneron. Using these relationships to involve the correct subject matter experts (SMEs) and together achieve tasks as needed
• Developing tools and mechanisms for leading aspects of department operations, communicating clearly about department status and proactively work to anticipate and prevent problems
• Identification of recurring problems, creation of solutions/corrective processes, coordinating implementation, and ensuring continued operation of said processes
• Providing administrative, organizational, and mediation services for high-priority or emergency events as they arise – schedule meetings, take meeting notes, communicate findings/action items/plans, and ensure that actions are performed
• Finding opportunities for streamlined activities and improving performance within the broader business

This role requires

• BA/BS in science or engineering field with 4+ years of experience
• Project Specialist: 2+ years of relevant experience or PhD in science or engineering field with 0+ years of relevant experience or combination of education and experience
• Senior Project Specialist: 4+ years of relevant experience or PhD in science or engineering field with 2+ years of relevant experience or combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
• Business development, management consulting, strategic consulting, or project management experience is helpful

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) $67,400.00 - $128,700.00