Director Drug Development Program Management

Role Summary

Using extensive program management knowledge and experience in the drug development industry, the Director, Development Program Management provides operational leadership, direction and support to a team, program or project of moderate to large scope, [within a given Therapeutic Area] as well as to the DPM department as a whole. The Director, Development Program Management executes the strategic direction of a program from preclinical through commercialization by driving the development and implementation of integrated [project] program plans, goals, budgets, and timelines. Director, Development Program Management is responsible for the successful operation of activities of major significance to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership, direction and support of a program throughout its lifecycle, by integrating key stakeholders from Discovery, Manufacturing, Preclinical, Global Development and Commercial.
• Independently lead multiple or complex development programs.
• Partner with the Strategic Program Lead to provide operational leadership of program(s) and supports development and execution of overall program strategy by facilitating cross-functional Strategic Development Team. Independently assesses and proactively addresses the needs of the program from pre-IND through commercialization and makes operational decisions to support requirements for success. Strengthens and leads high performance teams.
• Leverage significant project management experience and knowledge of the drug development process, drives team alignment in creation of integrated project / program plans, timelines and budgets. Ensures efficient delivery of plans. Directs annual program goal setting in alignment with Regeneron’s overall goals and monitors progress against these goals. Champions potential program risks and ensures contingency plans are in place.
• Act as a key liaison between Regeneron and our strategic alliance partners and collaborators (where applicable). Prepares, provides input, and / or manages the process involving major presentations for collaboration meetings effecting key business decisions. Responsible for facilitating and driving decision making in support of the joint strategic objectives of the program.
• Communication: Ensures effective, accurate, and timely scientific / technical program-related communication to the team and Sr. Management. Adept at tailoring communications based on audience, effectively framing and communicating nuanced context for stakeholders and capturing rationale for decisions.

This Role May Be For You If You

• Have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels both within and outside the company in order to establish credibility with professionals on the project teams.
• Understand and motivate others and build effective teams.
• Have strong presentation and critical thinking skills.
• Actively promote constructive interactions among team members in order to address difficult situations.
• Resolve and negotiate conflicts or problems with tact, diplomacy and composure.
• Handle multiple projects and priorities with exceptional organizational and time management skills (both project and self)
• Thrive in fast paced organizations; expert in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of in-house pharmaceutical program management with knowledge of the drug development process as well as understanding of clinical trials.