Associate Director Strategic Partnerships & Business Operations
About The Position
Regeneron is seeking an Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships & Business Operations to lead alliance management for key partner sites supporting its Clinical Development pipeline. The role strengthens strategic relationships and advances initiatives that support clinical trial execution. The position serves as the primary Regeneron contact for assigned partners, establishing relationship management frameworks, leading partnership discussions, overseeing performance metrics, and resolving issues affecting trial delivery. It works closely with senior leaders in Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Legal, and Procurement to ensure partnerships meet strategic objectives. The role is based in Tarrytown, New York, and requires 20–30% travel. The posting notes that many Regeneron roles are required to be performed on-site; applicants should discuss on-site expectations with the recruiter and hiring manager. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day strategic partnerships and critical initiatives, establish operational and strategic review practices, develop and report partnership performance metrics, manage risks and escalations, lead internal cross-functional teams, serve as an internal expert on assigned partners, build executive relationships, onboard new partners, drive continuous improvement, and ensure interactions comply with applicable regulations, ICH-GCP, and internal SOPs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific, healthcare, business, or related field and at least 10 years of relevant biopharmaceutical experience; or an advanced degree (MS, MBA, PharmD, or PhD) and at least 8 years of relevant biopharmaceutical experience.
- Experience in alliance management, partnership management, clinical operations, or a related function, including managing relationships with external clinical institutions or partners.
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder management experience.
- Clinical trial execution experience, with working knowledge of study start-up, site activation, enrollment, monitoring, and close-out processes.
- Working knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA/EMA requirements, and clinical trial compliance.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail.
- Experience establishing or leading cross-functional forums, tracking metrics, and driving escalation processes.
- Experience using data and dashboards to evaluate partner performance and inform decisions and actions.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Alliance Management (e.g., ASAP CAP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience with CROs, site management organizations, site networks, or academic medical centers.
- Familiarity with clinical trial budgets, contract structures, and vendor oversight.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing action.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day strategic partnerships and lead critical initiatives from planning through execution.
- Establish and sustain ways of working, including operational, performance, scientific, and strategic reviews.
- Develop partnership metrics for start-up, activation, enrollment, and data quality; track performance and present insights to senior leadership.
- Manage escalation pathways, anticipate risks to trial delivery, and drive timely resolution.
- Lead the internal core team of stakeholders dedicated to partnership success, set priorities, and hold the team accountable.
- Partner with relevant internal functions to ensure contract deliverables and budgets are on track.
- Serve as the internal expert on assigned partners and guide colleagues who support them.
- Build trusted relationships with senior leaders internally and at partner organizations through clear executive-level communication.
- Onboard new partners, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to alliance management best practices and tools.
- Ensure partner interactions follow applicable regulations, ICH-GCP, and internal SOPs.
Benefits
- Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, which may include annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and family support benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
