Associate Director Strategic Partnerships & Business Operations

At Regeneron, we are committed to developing and maintaining strategic relationships with clinical institutions that support our Clinical Development pipeline such as Academic Medical Centers (AMCs), Site Management Organizations (SMOs), Site Networks and Community Centers. The Global Partnerships team is responsible for establishing and managing relationships at the executive-level that enable operational and scientific engagement throughout the Global Development organization.

We are seeking an Associate Director Strategic Partnerships & Business Operations that will lead and optimize strategic relationships with clinical trial sites and site networks to drive executional and scientific excellence across the clinical development portfolio. This role will be responsible for establishing and managing governance frameworks with priority clinical trial sites including leading governance meetings, partnership metrics and day-to-day issue identification and resolution. You will report to the Director, Global Development Strategic Partnerships and will support across the Global Partnerships team to ensure the success of these strategic relationships.

A typical day in this role looks like:

• Serve as the primary relationship owner for priority clinical trial sites
• Establish a governance structure to manage relationships with high priority clinical trial sites including but not limited to:
• Planning and facilitation of governance meetings such as joint research committees and portfolio reviews
• Management of partnership metrics
• Management of communication and issue escalation pathways
• Manage the day-to-day activities to achieve the strategic objectives of the relationship
• Act as a key internal and external point of contact for the relationship to proactively identify and resolve any potential issues
• Act as an internal subject matter expert for the clinical institution to provide guidance to other departments within Regeneron
• Manage critical initiatives with high priority clinical trial sites

This role may be for you if you have:

• Previous experience in and a deep understanding of the drug development process
• Previous experience maintaining relationships with clinical institutions including communication and stakeholder management at the executive level
• Solid organizational and project management skills including strong attention to detail
• A results-oriented, collaborative style
• Experienced in planning and execution; thinks strategically and executes tactically to deliver results for the business
• Demonstrates resiliency; able and willing to explore different paths to achieve an outcome
• Consistently demonstrates good judgment and takes initiative to bring forward new ideas to improve processes
• Previous experience operating across a matrix of teams and influencing without authority
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint

In order to be considered qualified for this role a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years is required. Advanced degrees (MS, MBA) are preferred when accompanied by 8+ years of proven experience in pharma or a related field.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.
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