Associate Director, Strategy & Operations, Genetic Medicines

Overview

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life‑changing medicines for people with serious diseases. The Associate Director Strategy Planning & Operations will report to and work closely with the RGM CDU Leadership Team to support the operational management of the department, including departmental meetings, objective and goal setting, cross‑functional projects, deliverable tracking, headcount and resource forecasting, and team communications.

Location

Location: Tarrytown, NY.
Hybrid: 4 days per week on site.

Discover Your Role

• Act as a strategic partner across the RGM CDU Leadership Team and the broader organization, driving alignment in support of portfolio and departmental planning with an emphasis on long‑term strategic objectives.
• Oversee the collation and tracking of critical program and departmental initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead cross‑functional strategic initiatives, special projects, and organizational planning efforts to foster collaboration and innovation.
• Develop and deliver high‑impact presentations for the Head of the RGM CDU, covering key departmental topics such as pipeline progress, strategic issues, RGM overviews for external collaborators, financial performance updates, and organizational changes.
• Enhance resource management strategies and conduct strategic mid‑range planning for headcount needs, encompassing both permanent and contract staff while managing the approval process for permanent headcount.
• Guide RGM line managers in performance and talent management discussions, partnering with functional leaders to refine succession planning processes.
• Spearhead infrastructure and space planning initiatives, developing strategic recommendations for changes in collaboration with the RGM CDU LT to optimize operational efficiency.
• Lead the preparation and facilitation of monthly departmental meetings, including strategic planning, communications, agenda development, and comprehensive minutes’ distribution to ensure accountability and follow‑up on key action items.
• Identify and champion opportunities for continuous improvement, proposing innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiencies through regular engagement with RGM CDU & ES LT and their teams.
• Collaborate extensively with other Global Development Strategic Planning & Operations personnel to navigate process changes and address issues impacting RGM CDU and Global Development, ensuring alignment with broader organizational strategies.
• Champion the adoption of AI productivity tools (e.g., Claude, Microsoft Pilot) across RGM CDU to streamline operational workflows, accelerate document and presentation development, synthesize complex information, and enhance strategic output.

This Role Requires

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience required; MBA, PhD, Pharm D preferred.
• Demonstrated depth of understanding of the drug development process.
• Strategic and tactical skill set with agile problem solving, strong planning ability, interpersonal and communication skills, and scientific and business acumen.
• Proficiency in AI‑powered productivity tools (e.g., Claude, Microsoft Copilot) and a track record of applying them to accelerate knowledge work.
• Comfort operating at the frontier of AI tool adoption and initiative to identify new applications and guide others.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, yet able to synthesize information and think strategically.
• Self‑motivated, flexible, proactive, and able to follow through in an ambiguous, fast‑changing environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously; experience in contributing or leading cross‑functional strategic change initiatives.
• Expertise in MS applications, including TEAMS, Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel.

Salary Range (annually)

$157,200.00 – $256,600.00

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 (medical, dental, vision, life, disability), paid time off, and family support benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, 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.