Senior Director, Development Program Management- Oncology

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%

Discover your role:

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).

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

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! 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.

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