Senior MES Program Delivery Lead
About The Position
Regeneron is seeking a MES Program Delivery Lead to join its IOPS IT team and drive end-to-end delivery of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) program across global manufacturing sites. The role serves as a servant-leader and strategic problem-solver, aligning cross-functional teams, system integrators, and business stakeholders to deliver compliant capabilities on scope and schedule. It collaborates with Manufacturing, Quality, Automation, and IT functions. The position is based onsite in Troy, New York, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 10–20% travel to Ireland. The role may be filled at the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level, depending on qualifications.
Requirements
- BS/BA in Information Technology or a related field.
- At the Project Manager level, 10+ years of experience in delivery leadership, program/project management, or IT management supporting MES platforms.
- At the Senior Project Manager level, 12 years of experience in delivery leadership, program/project management, or IT management supporting MES platforms.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered; level is determined based on qualifications.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical delivery status into clear narratives for executive audiences.
Nice To Haves
- Experience delivering MES programs involving electronic batch records, recipe management, and integrations with automation/SCADA, ERP, LIMS, and historian systems.
- Agile Scrum Master certification (CSM or PSM).
- Experience managing system integrators, vendor relationships, and cross-functional delivery teams in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end MES program delivery across IOPS sites, including solution design, build, validation, deployment, and post-go-live stabilization for electronic batch records, recipe and workflow management, and system integrations.
- Lead and direct cross-functional delivery teams, including internal staff, system integrators, and vendors; manage release planning, sprint ceremonies, dependencies, and resource allocation.
- Partner with business owners and senior stakeholders to define program scope, roadmap, deliverables, and timelines; manage budgets, workload balancing, and capacity planning.
- Identify, triage, and remove impediments, and identify and mitigate technical, operational, delivery, and compliance risks.
- Ensure MES deliverables meet GxP, ALCOA+, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements by applying SDLC/PMLC and Computer Software Assurance (CSA) methodologies.
- Communicate between business owners, executives, vendors, and the delivery team, reporting program performance against schedule, budget, and quality targets.
- Ensure delivery and validation documentation is complete, audit-ready, and appropriately stored; manage formal change control for scope changes.
- Lead and develop direct reports through monthly performance feedback meetings, ensuring training requirements are met and team capabilities grow.
Benefits
- Annual bonuses or other incentive plans may be offered, depending on country and role.
- Equity awards may be offered, depending on country and role.
- Pension or retirement benefits may be offered, depending on country and role.
- 401(k) company match may be offered, depending on country and role.
- Health and wellness programs may be offered, 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.
- Paid time off may be offered, depending on country and role.
- Family support benefits may be offered, depending on country and role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
