Director Drug Development Program Management

The Director Development Program Management uses extensive program management knowledge and experience in the drug development industry to provide operational leadership, direction, and support to assigned development program(s) and/or portfolio(s). This individual is expected to drive the cross functional development team (Strategic Program Team) to develop strategic plans including goals, budgets, timelines and monitor the execution of these plans from preclinical through commercialization/lifecycle management. Responsibilities may also include coaching and mentorship of junior colleagues, managing direct reports, working with collaborators, and contributing to departmental initiatives.  This is a leadership role within the department and organization thus this individual is expected to independently execute responsibilities, interact effectively with senior leadership, and influence the direction and outcomes of assignments. 

***Note this role is based in office in either Tarrytown, NY / Warren, NJ / or Cambridge, MA and not eligible remote.

A typical day in this role looks like:

• Development Teams: Partners with the Global Program Head to drive strategic program teams (SPT) and sub teams by leading key governance meetings. Uses broad knowledge of drug development and project/program management coupled with leadership and problem-solving skills to align development teams around an integrated project/program plans, timelines and budgets based on program vision. Ensures efficient delivery of plans. Proposes and aligns annual program goals with program strategy and Regeneron’s corporate goals. Monitors progress against program goals and ensures accurate and timely reporting of program progress to management. Anticipates issues and program risks and drives timely development of risk management plans and issue resolution.  
• Business Acumen: Utilizes knowledge of industry trends to identify risks/threats/opportunities and translates these to actionable activities for the development teams.  Able to leverage political savvy and awareness