Senior Manager, Development Program Management

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Warren, MI

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Regeneron is seeking a Senior Manager, Development Program Management to provide operational leadership and help manage drug development programs in a matrixed, cross-functional environment. The role contributes to strategic plans, budgets, and timelines across development, from preclinical through commercialization and lifecycle management. The Senior Manager collaborates with the lead Development Program Manager (DPM), Global Program Head (GPH), and Strategic Program Team (SPT). The position is primarily on-site in Tarrytown, New York, or Warren, New Jersey.

In partnership with the lead DPM and GPH, the role contributes to strategic program teams and sub-teams and participates in key governance meetings. It coordinates and tracks integrated program plans, timelines, and budgets; assists with identifying and assessing risks and issues; and contributes to risk management plans. The role also manages project planning systems for assigned programs, communicates decisions and actions to stakeholders, works with teams to develop and implement solutions to project issues, and escalates complex matters to the lead DPM as appropriate.

The position requires a background in the drug development industry, foundational knowledge of product development, and experience with standard project or program management responsibilities and deliverables. The successful candidate will support cross-functional collaboration, handle multiple priorities, and contribute to transparent, accountable, and learning-oriented teamwork.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 7 years of relevant project or program management experience.
• Project or program management experience preferably in the pharmaceutical or a related industry.
• Background in the drug development industry and foundational understanding of the product development process.
• Prior experience with standard project and program management responsibilities and deliverables.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong presentation and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to build effective teams, promote cross-functional collaboration, and resolve conflicts with tact and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience thriving in fast-paced, entrepreneurial organizations and navigating ambiguity and uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic program teams and sub-teams in partnership with the lead DPM and Global Program Head, and participate in key governance meetings.
• Coordinate the development and tracking of integrated project and program plans, timelines, and budgets based on program vision.
• Assist in identifying and assessing project risks, track risks and issues, and contribute to risk management plans.
• Manage project management planning systems, including MS Project and SharePoint, for assigned programs or projects.
• Use systems and tools to advance program and business objectives.
• Tailor communications to different audiences, frame nuanced context, and summarize key decisions and actions.
• Contribute to a culture of open communication, transparency, accountability, and learning from mistakes.
• Work with teams to identify, develop, and implement viable long-term solutions to project issues.
• Develop tools and mechanisms to document and monitor the implementation of solutions.
• Escalate complex problems or issues to the lead DPM in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Keep the manager and key stakeholders informed to ensure alignment.
• Represent the function in collaborative activities with other departments as appropriate.
• Identify and manage conflict with support.
• Help manage relevant business situations arising on Development Teams and facilitate positive outcomes, with oversight.

Benefits

• Annual bonuses or other incentive plans may be included, depending on country and role.
• Equity awards may be included, depending on country and role.
• Pension or retirement benefits may be included, depending on country and role.
• 401(k) company match may be included, depending on country and role.
• Health and wellness programs may be included, depending on country and role.
• Fitness centers may be available, depending on country and role.
• Insurance benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, depending on country and role.
• Paid time off may be included, depending on country and role.
• Family support benefits may be included, depending on country and role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior