Associate Director, Strategy & Operations, Genetic Medicines

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking an Associate Director to join our Regeneron Genetic Medicines Clinical Development Unit (RGM CDU). The Associate Director Strategy Planning & Operations reports to and works closely with the RGM CDU Leadership Team (LT) in support of the operational management of the department.

The scope of this role includes supporting departmental meetings, objective and goal setting, support of cross-functional projects, review and tracking of RGM CDU top deliverables, headcount and resource forecasting, and team communications. The role also supports initiatives to establish a high-performing, strategic, effective, and quality-focused organization that is well-aligned and integrated with other functions, including RGM research, the Regeneron Genetic Center (RGC), and Global Development.

A key expectation of this role is the active adoption and promotion of AI-powered productivity tools to elevate quality, speed, and impact of strategic work across the organization.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

Location:

Tarrytown, NY Discover your role:

Act as a strategic partner across the RGM CDU Leadership Team (LT) and the broader organization, driving alignment in support of portfolio and departmental planning with an emphasis on long-term strategic objectives.

Provide comprehensive support to the LT including:

Overseeing the collation and tracking of critical program and departmental initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Leading cross-functional strategic initiatives, special projects, and organizational planning efforts to foster collaboration and innovation.

Developing and delivering 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

Enhancing resource management strategies

Strategic mid-range planning for headcount needs, encompassing both permanent and contract staff, while proactively managing the approval process for permanent headcount

Guiding RGM line managers in performance and talent management discussions, while 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 experience required; (e.g. MBA, PhD, Pharm

D) preferred

Demonstrated depth of understanding of the drug development…