Senior Manager Development Program Management
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Summary
With guidance, this role (Senior Manager, Development Program Management) uses program management knowledge and experience in the drug development industry to provide operational leadership and manage development program(s). This individual contributes to 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.
Job description
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- Development Teams: In partnership with lead DPM and Global Program head (GPH), contributes to strategic program teams (SPT) and sub teams, and participates in key governance meetings. Uses knowledge of drug development and project/program management to work with cross functional team members to coordinate development of and track integrated project/program plans, timelines and budgets based on program vision. Assists in the identification and assessment of risks to the project, tracks risks and issues, and contributes to the development of risk management plans.
- Business Acumen: With oversight can identify, manage and handle relevant business situations arising on Development Teams, and can facilitate a positive outcome. Manages project management planning systems (MS Project, SharePoint) for assigned programs/projects. Leverages systems and tools to move the program and business forward.
- Communication: Tailors communication based on audience, effectively framing and communicating nuanced context for stakeholders and summarizing key decisions and actions. Contributes to a culture which promotes and encourages open communication, transparency, accountability and learning from mistakes.
- Problem Solving: Works with team to proactively identify, develop and implement viable long-term solutions to project issues. Develops tools and mechanisms for documenting and monitoring progress of solution implementation. Escalates complex problems or issues to lead DPM in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Leadership: Influences teams and may influence across functions. Keeps manager and key stakeholders informed to ensure alignment. May represent function in collaborative activities with other departments. With support, identifies and manages conflict.
This role requires
- Have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels, both internal and external to the company, in order to establish credibility with all project stakeholders.
- Understand and motivate others and build effective teams.
- Have strong presentation and critical thinking skills.
- Actively promote constructive interactions among team members in order to facilitate strong cross-functional collaboration.
- Resolve and negotiate conflicts or issues with tact, diplomacy and composure.
- Handle multiple projects and priorities with exceptional organizational and time management skills (both project and self).
- Thrive in fast-paced entrepreneurial organizations; expert in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty.
Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant broad project / program management experience required, preferably in the pharmaceutical or related industry
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels, both internal and external to the company
- Understand and motivate others and build effective teams
- Strong presentation and critical thinking skills
- Actively promote constructive interactions among team members
- Resolve and negotiate conflicts or issues with tact, diplomacy and composure
- Handle multiple projects and priorities with exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Thrive in fast-paced entrepreneurial organizations; expert in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty
Benefits
- Annual bonuses
- 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
- Family support benefits
Company overview
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is a leading American biotechnology company founded in 1988 and headquartered in Tarrytown, New York. The company specializes in inventing, developing, and commercializing life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Regeneron is renowned for its innovative antibody technologies and has developed several groundbreaking therapies, including EYLEA® for retinal diseases, DUPIXENT® for inflammatory conditions, and the COVID-19 antibody cocktail REGEN-COV®. The company operates with a strong focus on research and development across multiple therapeutic areas including ophthalmology, oncology, cardiovascular diseases, and rare genetic disorders. Regeneron's proprietary VelocImmune® technology platform enables the rapid generation of fully human monoclonal antibodies. With over 15,000 employees globally and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion, Regeneron has established itself as a major force in the biotechnology industry, consistently ranking among the top-performing pharmaceutical companies and maintaining a robust pipeline of investigational therapies.