Associate Director Strategic Partnerships & Business Operations

Associate Director Strategic Partnerships & Business Operations

At Regeneron, we are committed to developing and maintaining strategic relationships with clinical institutions that support our Clinical Development pipeline such as Academic Medical Centers (AMCs), Site Management Organizations (SMOs), Site Networks and Community Centers. The Global Partnerships team is responsible for establishing and managing relationships at the executive-level that enable operational and scientific engagement throughout the Global Development organization.

We are seeking an Associate Director Strategic Partnerships & Business Operations that will lead and optimize strategic relationships with clinical trial sites and site networks to drive executional and scientific excellence across the clinical development portfolio. This role will be responsible for establishing and managing governance frameworks with priority clinical trial sites including leading governance meetings, partnership metrics and day-to-day issue identification and resolution. You will report to the Director, Global Development Strategic Partnerships and will support across the Global Partnerships team to ensure the success of these strategic relationships.

A typical day in this role looks like:

• Serve as the primary relationship owner for priority clinical trial sites
• Establish a governance structure to manage relationships with high priority clinical trial sites including but not limited to:
• Planning and facilitation of governance meetings such as joint research committees and portfolio reviews
• Management of partnership metrics
• Management of communication and issue escalation pathways
• Manage the day-to-day activities to achieve the strategic objectives of the relationship
• Act as a key internal and external point of contact for the relationship to proactively identify and resolve any potential issues
• Act as an internal subject matter expert for the clinical institution to provide guidance to other departments within Regeneron
• Manage critical initiatives with high priority clinical trial sites

This role may be for you if you have:

• Previous experience in and a deep understanding of the drug development process
• Previous experience maintaining relationships with clinical institutions including communication and stakeholder management at the executive level
• Solid organizational and project management skills including strong attention to detail
• A results-oriented, collaborative style
• Experienced in planning and execution; thinks strategically and executes tactically to deliver results for the business
• Demonstrates resiliency; able and willing to explore different paths to achieve an outcome
• Consistently demonstrates good judgment and takes initiative to bring forward new ideas to improve processes
• Previous experience operating across a matrix of teams and influencing without authority
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint

In order to be considered qualified for this role a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years is required. Advanced degrees (MS, MBA) are preferred when accompanied by 8+ years of proven experience in pharma or a related field.

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)

$154,800.00 - $252,800.00