Associate Director Capital Office Operations

Build our future together: Join a high-impact leadership role shaping the strategy, governance, and execution of a large-scale capital investment portfolio. As Director, Capital Office Operations, you will drive alignment across technical operations, finance, and executive leadership while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial performance. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide When & where: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm 50% East Greenbush, NY and 50% Saratoga Springs, NY Discover your role: The Associate Director Capital Office Operations is accountable for oversight of the capital portfolio across IOPS. This role leads project controls, Front-End Planning (FEP), and capital strategy functions, while supporting long-range capital planning led by the Executive Director, Technical Operations. You will: Lead a centralized capital organization including project controls, capital project management, business analysis, and strategy Establish and govern enterprise-wide capital project lifecycle standards from concept through closeout Drive Front-End Planning (FEP) processes, ensuring robust scope definition, risk identification, and investment-grade estimates Support long-range capital planning through accurate project data, forecasts, and portfolio insights Oversee project controls, including cost, schedule, risk, and performance reporting Provide strategic capital insights through surveillance programs and portfolio health analytics Partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, and executive leadership to align investments with business strategy Champion continuous improvement across capital processes, tools, and methodologies This role requires: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting or related technical field with 10+ years of relevant experience or site controllership experience, advanced degree (Master’s or MBA) strongly preferred Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a regulated industry (biotech, pharma, chemical, etc.) Proven experience managing capital portfolios exceeding $500M across multiple projects and sites Deep expertise in FEP methodologies (AACE, IPA, or similar), project controls, and governance frameworks Strong leadership and team development capabilities with experience driving organizational change Expertise in capital project lifecycle management, including cost estimating, scheduling, risk, and earned value management Strong financial acumen with ability to link capital investments to business and P&L outcomes Experience establishing governance frameworks, KPIs, and executive reporting structures Experience applying AI/ML tools to capital program data, predictive analytics, and decision support Advanced Power BI skills for dashboards and portfolio reporting Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred, SAP or equivalent) including capital accounting and cost management Working knowledge of cGMP requirements and their impact on capital projects Exceptional executive-level communication and presentation skills Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership 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 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. As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications. For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position. Salary Range (annually) $147,800.00 - $241,200.00 Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.