Using prior program management knowledge and experience in the drug development industry, the Sr. Manager Development Program Management provides operational direction as the leader for one or more development programs [within a given Therapeutic Area]. The Sr. Manager Development Program Management executes the strategic direction of a program from preclinical through commercialization by driving the development and implementation of integrated [project] program plans, goals, budgets, and timelines.  The Sr. Manager Development Program Management is responsible for forming and managing effective cross functional teams and leads a network of functional area project managers.

A typical day as a Sr Mgr in Development Program Management looks like:

SCOPE: Supports development of a program throughout its lifecycle, by integrating key stakeholders from Discovery, Manufacturing, Preclinical, Global Development and Commercial. Independently manages multiple development programs, often working under consultative direction. 

May interact with Senior Leadership. 

Teams: Partners with the Strategic Program Lead to provide operational leadership of program (s) and supports development and execution of overall program strategy by facilitating cross functional Strategic Development Team.  Assesses and proactively addresses the needs of the program from pre-IND through commercialization and makes operational decisions to support requirements for success.   Actively aims to strengthen and lead high performance teams.

Planning and Tracking: By working with and through functional Project Management teams, with oversight develops an integrated project / program plan relevant to the team deliverables and ensures alignment across relevant functions and smooth transitions among pipeline stages. Leads annual goal setting sessions to develop project / program level goals that align with Regeneron’s overall goals and monitors progress against these goals. Develops contingency and risk mitigation plans. Oversees the development of integrated project / program plans and actively monitors progress against the approved baselines. Responsible for oversight of the integrated program timeline and budget, including management of variances and escalation where appropriate.

Collaborations: Manages the project / program interactions and deliverables between Regeneron and our strategic alliance partners and collaborators (where applicable).  Fosters collaborative relationships across the alliance program teams to develop and execute strategic development plans.

Information: Has technical expertise in, and business ownership of, existing program management and planning systems and tools.  Manages an existing system and/or tool, including championing the system/tool improvement.

Communication: Independently leads and facilitates collaboration between functional areas to ensure effective, accurate, and timely scientific / technical and program-related communication.  Adept at tailoring communications based on audience, effectively framing and communicating nuanced context for stakeholders and capturing rationale for decisions.

Problem Solving: Creates/identifies new processes and/or leads the development of innovative solutions, collaborating with impacted stakeholders to gain alignment.  Can identify risks and develops risk mitigation strategies, and manages programmatic challenges facing project teams. Champions process improvement initiatives, ensuring they meet the business needs.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must have a BS or MS degree with at least 8+ years of relevant broad project/program management experience required, preferably in the pharmaceutical or related industry and drug development. Specific experience managing the development strategy for a drug candidate is necessary.

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Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

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