Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Executive Director, Worldwide Operations Office - Pharmacovigilance

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc • $255K — $424K *
Dublin, CA 94568In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
15+ years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field preferred; Bachelor's degree required
  • 17+ years of experience in pharmacovigilance and international operations in life sciences
  • Minimum 7 years in leadership roles managing international or multi-regional operations
  • Proven relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
  • Strong background in PV compliance and quality oversight
  • Strategic mindset to translate regional complexity into governance
  • Preferred experience with AI technologies

Responsibilities

  • Partner with US and International teams to foster a patient safety mindset
  • Oversee WWOO and regional PV Hubs for performance and regulatory compliance
  • Define execution scope for regional PV Hubs and delineate responsibilities
  • Establish governance for local process adaptation and global PV processes
  • Innovate core activities using new technologies like AI
  • Aggregate regional insights to shape PV system objectives
  • Coordinate across key GPS functions on local and global interdependencies
  • Adapt the international model based on business needs and regulatory changes
  • Build and scale a high-performing team with a focus on succession planning
  • Lead talent strategy and development initiatives across the organization

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence patient-centered safety across a global organization
  • Engagement with innovative technologies
  • Collaboration with cross-functional international teams
  • Professional development and leadership growth
  • Participation in shaping strategic initiatives
Full Job Description

The Executive Director, Worldwide Operations Office serves as the single point of accountability for Regeneron’s global-to-local pharmacovigilance model.  This role ensures consistency, compliance and operational excellence across all regions and countries by defining the scope and governance of regional PV Hubs, establishes clear boundaries between global, regional, and local responsibilities, and translates regional insights into strategic guidance for GPS leadership.  This role drives a unified, patient-centered approach to safety across Regeneron’s global footprint while enabling appropriate local adaptation to meet regional regulatory requirements.  

This role might be for you if can: ​

  • Partner with cross-functional US and International teams to embed a patient safety mindset across Regeneron’s global operations (e.g., gather feedback from regional leaders, establish knowledge sharing forums)  

  • Provide functional oversight of WWOO and regional PV Hubs, ensuring operational performance, quality standards, regulatory compliance, and consistent application of global processes across markets 

  • Define execution scope for regional PV Hubs, determining which processes require localization to meet requirements versus which can be executed through centralized global processes, including clear delineation of responsibilities between GPS and affiliate teams 

  • Establish governance framework for local process adaptation, defining clear standards for when and how global PV processes may be tailored to meet local regulatory requirements 

  • Develop innovative approaches to delivering on core activities that integrate in new technologies, including AI 

  • Aggregate insights and potential risks from regional and country-level activities to shape, influence, and prioritize objectives for the PV system 

  • Coordinate across key GPS functions (e.g., QPPV, Case Management, Quality & Compliance) on matrixed activities, regional priorities, and global to local interdependencies  

  • Adapt the international model to fit changing business needs, including assessing future needs for additional PV Hubs based on portfolio expansion, geographic growth, and regulatory landscape changes 

  • Build, coach, and scale a high-performing team, and drive succession planning and talent pipelines 

  • Lead talent strategy and leadership development initiatives that raise capabilities across the organization 

  • Influence cross-functional leaders to align priorities and drive enterprise results 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have the following:

  • Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, MS, or MBA) in life sciences, healthcare, or related field preferred; Bachelor's degree required

  • 17+ years of experience in pharmacovigilance, international operations within the life sciences industry 

  • Minimum 7 years in leadership roles with demonstrated experience managing international or multi-regional operations 

  • Proven ability to develop relationships and influence key decision making with GPS and Non-GPS functions (e.g., QPPV, Med Affairs, Regulatory), regions, and senior stakeholders  

  • Strong background in PV compliance, inspection readiness, and quality oversight across multiple markets 

  • Strategic mindset with the ability to translate regional complexity into clear governance, decisions, and executive-level insights 

  • Preferred experience with AI technologies 

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Salary Range (annually)

$255,000.00 - $424,900.00

About Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes pharmaceutical products for the treatment of serious medical conditions. The Company has therapeutic candidates in clinical trials for the potential treatment of cancer, eye diseases, and inflammatory diseases, and has preclinical programs in other diseases and disorders. The company’s product portfolio includes EYLEA, an aflibercept injection; ARCALYST, a rilonacept Injection for subcutaneous use; ZALTRAP for metastatic colorectal cancer; trap fusion proteins; and fully human monoclonal antibodies. On March 26, 2012, it was announced that Sanofi and Regeneron are in development with a new cholesterol drug which will help reduce cholesterol up to 72%. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1988 and is currently headquartered in New York, USA.

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Choosing to work at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc means choosing a career that comes with competitive benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally. We offer comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment where every employee can flourish, driven by collaboration and mutual respect.

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Learn more about Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Size
10,368 employees
Market Cap
$78.1 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$3.5 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+27%
Revenue
$8.4 billion
NASDAQ
REGN
* Ladders Estimates

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