Director Program Operations Leader

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Director Clinical Trial Management Program Operations Leader to join our Clinical Trial Management team, supporting our clinical development organization in a hybrid work mode. In this role, you will lead operational strategy and delivery for complex clinical programs while collaborating with senior leaders, vendors, collaboration partners, and clinical study teams. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Where

US - Armonk, Warren or Cambridge - Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Responsibilities

• Lead operational strategy and overall delivery for complex clinical programs.
• Oversee program quality, timelines, budgets, and study team success.
• Provide operational input to Clinical Study Concepts, feasibility, timelines, and cost estimates.
• Review plans during protocol design, study startup, and study conduct.
• Drive decisions, monitor KPIs, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead vendor selection, CRO oversight, governance activities, and partner meetings.
• Ensure inspection readiness and lead cross-functional support for Regulatory Authority inspections.
• Bring an innovative approach to solving operational challenges and advancing guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Advanced degree may be considered in lieu of proven experience.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant proven experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience within clinical operations.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations, International Council for Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP), and SOPs.
• Experience leading complex clinical programs and handling operational strategy, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Experience forecasting and allocating Clinical Trial Management resources across programs.
• Experience managing Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), vendors, and external partners.
• Experience representing Clinical Trial Management at review committees and governance meetings.
• Experience leading staff recruitment, performance management, development, coaching, mentoring, training, and compliance activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, partners, and cross-functional teams.

Pay

Salary Range (annually): $205,000.00 - $341,600.00 (US-based roles).

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., visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.