Associate Director, Strategy Planning & Operations, Hematology

Role Summary

The Associate Director, Strategy Planning & Operations, Hematology will partner with the Executive Director, Clinical Science Strategy and Excellence, to advance the strategic and operational aims of the CDU portfolio. The role serves as a key operational partner and Chief of Staff for the department, collaborating with CDU leadership, Clinical Scientist leadership, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, effective communication, and operational excellence across Clinical Sciences. It combines strategic planning with hands-on execution to translate vision into actionable initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the Executive Director and CDU leadership team to drive and optimize critical Clinical Sciences initiatives, ensuring focus on the most impactful items for business success.
• Supports the execution of key projects and initiatives within the portfolio, tracking progress and ensuring alignment with Regeneron's strategic goals and objectives.
• Creates and maintains content for CDU communication platforms (e.g., intranet, SharePoint sites) to drive awareness and clarity about the Clinical Sciences strategy, organization, portfolio, and work activities.
• Develops agendas for key internal meetings, facilitates effective discussions, documents clear action items, and drives communication and accountability within the Clinical Sciences organization.
• Assists in driving pipeline planning activities for the CDU portfolio, working with the CDU Leadership Team and other key stakeholders to ensure continuity of corporate planning and execution.
• Responsible for supporting cross-CDU resource and planning activities, including workforce/headcount planning, space planning, and quarterly/annual planning and budgeting processes.
• Supports the Executive Director clinical trial excellence initiatives, implementation of next-generation technologies, and enterprise-wide initiatives by coordinating cross-functional workstreams and tracking deliverables.
• Identifies and regularly reports on key performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for enhancing team effectiveness and cross-organizational collaboration.
• Supports the preparation of board meetings, executive team meetings, and other senior management meetings, including development of presentation materials and briefing documents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in clinical research, drug development, and/or pharmaceutical operations.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and drive operational excellence in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information and make informed recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering cross-organizational collaboration and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Scientific acumen with the ability to understand and communicate complex clinical and scientific concepts.
• Experience with strategic planning, portfolio management, or Chief of Staff functions preferred.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in creating executive-level presentations and communications.

Education

• Advanced degree in a scientific or business field preferred; MD, PhD, MBA, or PharmD strongly preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information and make informed recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to foster cross-organizational collaboration and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Scientific acumen with the ability to understand and communicate complex clinical and scientific concepts.
• Proficiency in creating executive-level presentations and communications.