Executive Director – Portfolio & Resource Management

Role Overview

• provide leadership and strategic vision for the Portfolio Management group, supporting Clinical Development Units, cross-functional Strategic Program Teams (SPT’s) for all clinical assets
• partners with Global Program Heads (GPH’s) and key functional leaders to ensure data enabled, timely portfolio and asset level decision making with key inputs from Research, Development, Manufacturing and Commercial
• identify and champion Portfolio and Asset Development best practices, including the use of dashboards, templates, tools, systems and processes to drive efficiency, alignment, decision making, and communication
• leverage Program and organizational knowledge, leadership, and facilitation skills to enable Program and Portfolio Management Teams to drive alignment, collaboration, and accountability within the SPTs and across corporate functions resulting in achievement of company and program goals
• drive portfolio level program planning, including cross-functional resource planning, financial, and capacity assessments; contribute to long-range and budgetary planning
• ensure effective communication of Program and Portfolio Management information to the broader organization
• lead program and portfolio communication and reporting in partnership with executives and functional leaders, including developing and delivering monthly dashboards and program and portfolio reviews to the Executive Team, key business partners, and the Board of Directors
• develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of Regeneron (functional leaders, peers, vendors, pharma industry community, and external opinion leaders)
• provide information to support portfolio decision making aligned with decisions on progression of individual assets

Requirements

• 17+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience
• minimum of six years in program, portfolio and/or alliance management
• BA/BS in business, finance, science/technology, or related field required, advanced degree strongly preferred but not required
• MS/PhD or MBA with experience working within a science-based life sciences organization
• extensive knowledge of research and development and thorough understanding of the tasks required in all stages of drug development
• strong understanding of the people, processes and infrastructure involved in managing across the drug development lifecycle
• comprehensive knowledge of Program, Portfolio and Resource Management methodologies and techniques
• ability to prioritize multiple tasks and options with a strong attention to detail
• excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong communicator and influencer within all levels of the organization, including executive leadership
• strong analytical capabilities, including quantitative and qualitative assessment skills and demonstrated critical thinking skills
• exceptional ability to lead people and multidisciplinary functional groups, identify and develop talent, and delegate effectively
• strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• demonstrated capability to drive transformational change at the divisional and enterprise scale
• advanced knowledge of MS Project, Planisware, Planview and/or other project and portfolio planning and tracking software programs is required.

Benefits

• 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
• paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave)