Build our future together:
In this role, you will lead manufacturing readiness for facility start-up—spanning staffing, training, equipment commissioning, and operational readiness—while setting the operating standards for the plant and connecting floor-level work to global IOPS goals, in close collaboration with Facilities, Process Development, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.
When & where:
Location: Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Work model/flexibility: On-site
Shift Requirements: May require off-shift availability and on-call support as part of the manufacturing leadership team
Discover your role:
Leads the manufacturing team through facility start-up, setting the operating standards for a brand-new biologics plant
Directs manufacturing of recombinant proteins according to approved protocols, regulations, and schedules across 2,000L and 10,000L bioreactor suites
Translates corporate objectives into strategy, connecting floor-level performance to global IOPS goals
Guides validation activities and equipment commissioning/qualification to ensure operational readiness
Partners across Facilities, Process Development, Quality, and Regulatory to keep production running smoothly
Builds and develops a high-performing team, embracing the ambiguity that comes with standing up a new site
Tracks and trends key metrics to keep operations safe, compliant, and efficient
Thrives on ownership, taking accountability for team performance and results from day one
This role requires:
Bachelor's in a physical or biological science or chemical engineering and 12+ years of biopharmaceutical/biotech work in a GMP production facility with 8-10 years (MA/MS), or 4-7 years (PhD) of biopharmaceutical/biotech work in a GMP production facility
Demonstrated experience leading operational start-up for a clinical and commercial biologics manufacturing facility
Experience working with industrial systems such as SCADA, DCS, MES, and PAT technologies; experience implementing these systems from an operational perspective is preferred
Familiarity with other Industry 4.0 technologies and strategies is a plus
Gowning and Physical Requirements: requires regular presence on the production floor and entry into classified/controlled environments requiring gowning
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.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.
Salary Range (annually)
$172,200.00 - $286,900.00
