Director, Animal Production - Velocigene

As a leader, the Director of Animal Production drives strategic growth of VelociGene’s genetically engineered mouse (rodent) models (GEMM), and pursues R&D portfolio support across departments. This role addresses challenges across functional areas of the business and is responsible for the successful operation of activities of major significance to the organization involving GEMM developed by VelociGene.

Strategic Impact

The Director of Animal Production plays a critical role in advancing Regeneron’s R&D objectives by driving strategic goal setting, portfolio management, and ensuring timely, cross-functional coordination for the delivery of mouse models that enable project progression within the R&D pipeline. An understanding of pharmaceutical R&D portfolio strategy is essential to effectively prioritize vivarium resources and accelerate GEM model development.

Key priorities include standardizing processes and procedures, proactively identifying and resolving issues, and fostering operational excellence. As Director, you will continue the building of a large, high-performing, quality-focused organization that embraces innovation and continuous improvement. Decisions made in this role directly influence Regeneron’s ability to achieve its research goals, requiring a commitment to change management and to a culture that prioritizes leadership and talent development.

This position includes supervisory responsibilities.

A Typical Day in the Role Might Look Like:

• Drive operational strategy for model development, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and scientific rigor
• Manage cross-functional collaborations to optimize timelines and resource allocation for GEM model delivery
• Implement standardized processes and quality controls to enhance reproducibility and reliability across all operations
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation, fostering a culture of accountability and adaptability
• Develop and mentor team members, building leadership capability and sustaining high performance
• Ensure effective communication and alignment across departments to support strategic objectives and organizational goals
• Supervise managers and optimizing their plans, policies, and objectives, while monitoring performance against goals
• Interact internally and externally with executive-level management
• Develope and maintain relationships with cross-departmental and functional stakeholders to ensure all operations are aligned with departmental and R&D initiatives

This Role Might Be For You If You:

• Have a keen understanding of pharmaceutical R&D portfolio strategy
• Effectively prioritize resources and accelerate GEM model development
• Have a track record of standardizing processes and procedures, proactively identifying and resolving issues, and fostering operational excellence
• Embrace innovation and continuous improvement

This position reports to a Vice President and requires a bachelor degree with 15 or more years of professional experience. A graduate degree (MS or PhD) or equivalent is beneficial/preferred. Experience leading a diverse multi-level team of at least 25 individuals is required. A background in vivarium operations, molecular biology, GEM model generation, and application of data systems to a GEM model pipeline is essential. Demonstrated publication or patent records are considered a plus.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location.  In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/.  For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.
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