Senior Director, Development Program Management- Oncology

About the role

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Senior Director, Development Program Management to join our Portfolio and Program Management team, supporting our Oncology in a hybrid capacity. The role is based in Tarrytown, NY or Warren, NJ with approximately 25% travel.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, build and lead a team of high‑performing, early‑career program managers.
• Lead and advance talent from manager to associate‑director ready, focusing on developing, improving, or enhancing PM capabilities, processes and initiatives.
• Identify and assess development needs of direct reports; ensure they have actionable development plans and receive ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive training and development curriculum for program managers aligned with department goals and career ladder.
• Build a project allocation model and process to support the pipeline and development of direct reports.
• Collaborate with portfolio management to understand longer‑range resourcing needs and develop plans to address them.
• Partner with the Global Program Head on small and/or low‑to‑medium complexity program(s) to drive Strategic Program Teams, leading management and execution from preclinical through late development and life‑cycle management.
• Develop and ensure delivery of comprehensive integrated plans, including timelines and budgets, and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in project management.
• Proactively share lessons learned within the team and across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 15+ years’ experience in broad project/program management, preferably in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Extensive experience in Pharma R&D project management with a deep understanding of the end‑to‑end drug development process and a proven ability to deliver results.

Skills

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to interact effectively at all levels internal and external.
• Strong presentation and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to promote constructive interactions, resolve and negotiate conflicts with tact, diplomacy and composure.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and priorities.

Benefits

• 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 and disability).
• Paid time off.
• Family support benefits.