Director, Regulatory Strategy Planning & Operations

This role resides in the Global Development area of Regulatory Affairs, Global Patient Safety and Development Quality (RA, GPS & DQ). The Director of Strategy Planning & Operations will work closely with the Senior Director, the broader Strategy Planning & Operations team, the RA, GPS & DQ Leadership Team (LT), and the administrative team to support functional operations and strategic priorities.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

• Work Location: Tarrytown, NY or Warren, NJ

• 4 days per week on site

• Up to 10% Travel may be required

Discover your role:

This position will oversee strategic activities including objective and goal setting, quarterly reporting, resource and budget planning oversight, team communications, alignment of interdepartmental and cross-functional activities, and issue management. This role works collaboratively as part of the RA, GPS & DQ Strategy and Operations team to help drive the function's vision, mission, and organizational evolution. This role is both strategic and tactical, requiring a nimble problem solver and critical thinker with strong interpersonal skills, discernment, and the ability to shift adeptly between diverse priorities including:

• Be accountable for collaborating with all RA, GPS & DQ functional lines and, as required, facilitate execution of strategic objectives.

• Spearhead implementation of initiatives, including project tracking and ensuring appropriate cross-functional connections with key stakeholders.

• Support stakeholder management across RA, GPS & DQ.

• Monitor operational performance and quality delivery across the functional organization.

• Drive the development and tracking of functional goals, including coordinating periodic functional reviews, collating quarterly status updates, and ensuring timely issue escalation and resolution.

• Facilitate the development, maintenance, and review of management reports and dashboards that enable informed decision-making and strategic action.

• Facilitate planning discussions, providing visibility and insights to support leadership decision-making.

• Partner in the development of job descriptions, requisition management activities, headcount openings, and active postings.

• Collaborate with HR to support employee onboarding, engagement, and talent review processes.

• Support budget planning and spend tracking activities by coordinating with functional leadership and Finance, providing reporting and insights to inform decision-making.

• Own key functional meetings, communications, engagement activities, and team events. This includes preparing agendas, meeting materials, tracking actions and deliverables, and driving follow-up activities.

• Ensure appropriate communication cascades within and outside the organization in partnership with Corporate Communications and the RA, GPS & DQ Chief of Staff.

• Represent the functional Senior Leadership Team at delegated meetings, events, and activities.

• May directly supervise administrative support staff for select activities and projects.

• Actively participate in operational optimization activities supporting the broader Regulatory Affairs, Global Patient Safety & Development Quality organization and the broader Global Development organization.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Foster a team environment that reflects the values of the Regeneron Way

Key Internal Interfaces

• Regulatory Affairs, Global Patient Safety & Development Quality (RA, GPS & DQ) Leadership

• Development Services & Operational Excellence (DS&OE)

• Regeneron Corporate Communications

• Regeneron Human Resource Business Partners (HRBP)

• Regeneron Talent Acquisition (TA)

• Regeneron Finance

• bCALM (Business Contract Administration and Lifecycle Management)

This role requires:

• 10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience, including planning and operations experience within a global development organization, with demonstrated experience providing strategic oversight, coordination, and operational leadership across cross-functional teams.

• Minimum BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Finance, Science/Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred but not required (MS, PhD, or MBA), particularly with experience supporting a science-based organization or function.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotechnology operations and an understanding of drug development.

• Expertise in Microsoft applications including, but not limited to, Teams, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to synthesize information and think strategically.

• Self-motivated, flexible, proactive, and able to operate effectively in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines under pressure.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.

• Experience contributing to or leading cross-functional strategic change initiatives.

• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly and concisely.

• Effective influencing and negotiation skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Salary Range (annually)