Associate Director Capital Office Operations

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals•Saratoga Springs, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build our future together: Join a high-impact leadership role shaping the strategy, governance, and execution of a large-scale capital investment portfolio. As Director, Capital Office Operations, you will drive alignment across technical operations, finance, and executive leadership while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial performance. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting or related technical field with 10+ years of relevant experience or site controllership experience
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a regulated industry (biotech, pharma, chemical, etc.)
Proven experience managing capital portfolios exceeding $500M across multiple projects and sites
Deep expertise in FEP methodologies (AACE, IPA, or similar), project controls, and governance frameworks
Strong leadership and team development capabilities with experience driving organizational change
Expertise in capital project lifecycle management, including cost estimating, scheduling, risk, and earned value management
Strong financial acumen with ability to link capital investments to business and P&L outcomes
Experience establishing governance frameworks, KPIs, and executive reporting structures
Experience applying AI/ML tools to capital program data, predictive analytics, and decision support
Advanced Power BI skills for dashboards and portfolio reporting
Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred, SAP or equivalent) including capital accounting and cost management
Working knowledge of cGMP requirements and their impact on capital projects
Exceptional executive-level communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership

Nice To Haves

advanced degree (Master’s or MBA) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a centralized capital organization including project controls, capital project management, business analysis, and strategy
Establish and govern enterprise-wide capital project lifecycle standards from concept through closeout
Drive Front-End Planning (FEP) processes, ensuring robust scope definition, risk identification, and investment-grade estimates
Support long-range capital planning through accurate project data, forecasts, and portfolio insights
Oversee project controls, including cost, schedule, risk, and performance reporting
Provide strategic capital insights through surveillance programs and portfolio health analytics
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, and executive leadership to align investments with business strategy
Champion continuous improvement across capital processes, tools, and methodologies