Director, Development Program Management

Regeneron

. Provide operational leadership, direction, and support to assigned drug development programs and portfolios .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $183,100 - $305,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project and program management expertise within the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on strategic planning, risk management, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven ability to drive high performance, influence outcomes, and implement best practices across diverse teams and projects.

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Project ManagementStrategic PlanningRisk ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProgram ManagementBudget ManagementTimeline DevelopmentRisk Management PlanningDecision-MakingCritical ThinkingConflict ResolutionNegotiationOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam BuildingCoachingMentoringAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectSharePoint

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryDrug DevelopmentGovernance MeetingsLifecycle ManagementCross-Functional Matrix Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide operational leadership, direction, and support to assigned drug development programs and portfolios
Drive cross-functional Strategic Program Teams and subteams
Develop strategic plans covering goals, budgets, and timelines from preclinical through commercialization and lifecycle management
Lead key governance meetings
Align integrated project/program plans, timelines, and budgets with program vision
Ensure efficient delivery of plans
Propose and align annual program goals with program strategy and corporate goals
Monitor progress and provide accurate, timely reporting to management
Anticipate issues and program risks
Develop risk management plans and drive issue resolution
Identify industry risks, threats, and opportunities and translate them into actionable activities
Drive decision-making and desired outcomes using awareness of team dynamics
Establish open communication, transparency, accountability, and learning from mistakes
Develop viable long-term solutions to cross-functional, project, process, and team issues
Implement lessons learned and best practices across programs, therapeutic areas, and the department
Strengthen teams and drive high performance and efficiency
Coach and mentor junior colleagues
Manage direct reports
Work with collaborators and contribute to departmental initiatives
Interact effectively with senior leadership and influence assignments’ direction and outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
12+ years of relevant broad project / program management experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or related industry
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to effectively interact with all levels internal and external to the company
Ability to understand and motivate others and build effective teams
Strong presentation and critical thinking skills
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities
Ability to thrive in fast-paced entrepreneurial organizations
Expertise in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty
Proficiency in project management planning systems and tools/techniques, including MS Project and SharePoint
Ability to work in a cross-functional matrix environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses or other incentive plans
Equity awards
Pension or retirement benefits
401(k) company match
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits
Paid time off
Family support benefits
Reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process where required