Senior Program Director Jobs in Rochester, MI (NOW HIRING)

The Director, Development Program Operations will have a leadership role in the building and optimization of the Strategic Program Team's (SPTs) operating model and Development capabilities (processes, tools, services) that contribute to the company's performance and operational excellence. Under this role's leadership, the team is accountable for generating actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership to drive how we scale our operating model, for example our team membership composition, roles/responsibilities, deliverables.

Additionally, this role is responsible for designing, building and managing cross-functional business-critical initiatives that drive the acceleration of portfolio delivery. These initiatives require strong matrix leaders with drug development and business acumen and are passionate about applying robust strategic change execution methods and best practices. The role will need to anticipate business needs through strategic planning and trend analysis and with alignment of key stakeholders across Development with interfaces in Research, Manufacturing and Commercial. Operates with a continuous improvement mindset to enable cross functional operational efficiencies.

This role is a hands-on contributor and people manager responsible to build relationships at all levels of the organization in order to solicit and action stakeholder input regarding the SPT operating model. This role will navigate the fast-paced and agile environment of Regeneron in a collaborative and innovative manner.

***Note: this role requires 4-days onsite in either Tarrytown, NY or Warren, NJ and is not eligible fully remote.

A typical day in this role looks like:

• Identify,createand drivestrategicinitiativesrelated to the DPMandSPToperating modelwith direct impactto drive Development portfolio and pipeline
• Partner withProgram andPortfolioManagement(PPM)Leadership Teamand Development functional areastomonitorand measure implementationimpactsandtake actionwhen needed
• Develop,maintainand implementproject/programmanagementmethodology, including processes, tools,metricsand policies to ensure efficiency,qualityand business success
• Drive consistency and standardization across program strategy executionandensurescompliancetothe application of these execution methodologies and standards
• Design and implement the operating cadence, including running coordination meetings, projectupdatesand overall oversight of projects
• Work with Development and PPM Leadership todefine innovative operationalKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)for the projects and services delivered, tracking these KPIs across the department and projectsto ensure goals are consistently achieved
• Build strong, interdependent partnerships andmanagesthe communicationeffectivelywith functional area heads inDevelopment, key stakeholders in Research, CommercialandManufacturing
• Responsible for the coaching and developmentof departmentmembersas well as ensuring that the organizational strategy delivers the skills, capabilities and processesthat enable portfolio delivery are present in his/her team

This role may be for you if you have:

• Significantexperiencein the biotechnology orpharmaceuticalindustry with a strong understandingof drug development activities in context of linefunctions and project teams
• Consulting experience and experience with developing a Project Management Office (PMO) is desirable
• Proven experience in a similar role; understanding ofOperationalExcellence,Six Sigma/LEANand business process managementpreferred
• Provenleadership skills with theability to innovate anddriveframeworkand change in a matrixed environment, amidst ambiguity
• Lead the department with a customer-first demeanor
• Strong analytical,problem-solvingand strategic thinking abilities
• Strongorganizationaland multitasking abilities, overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a provenability tonegotiate, influence andwork effectively withindividuals atall levels of the organization, including senior leadership
• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal), includingpresentingcomplex information and insights effectively
• Experience in building and leading high performingteams and driving cross-functional initiatives
• ITproficiencywithMS software andproject management tools,analyticsand visual reporting applications(e.g.SharePoint, MSProject, PowerPoint,Word, Excel,PowerBI,etc)
• Ability to travel (<10%)

In order to be considered qualified, a minimum of a Bachelor's degree(Bachelor of Science)and12+yearsindustry experience with aminimum of5+ yearsinproject management experiencerequired. MBA preferred.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

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