Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Director, Portfolio Governance to join our Development organization, supporting portfolio-level decision-making in an onsite role. In this role, you will own and evolve our governance framework, ensuring decisions are made at the right level, with the right information, at the right time, while collaborating with senior leaders, governance chairs, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive decision quality and reduce cycle time.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

• Work model/flexibility: Onsite in Tarrytown, NY
• Travel percentage: Up to 10%

Discover your role:

• Own and continuously evolve the governance framework to enable scalable, high-quality decision-making across the portfolio
• Establish decision quality standards, ensuring options, trade-offs, risks, and recommendations are clearly articulated
• Facilitate governance forums to drive structured discussions and actionable outcomes
• Define governance performance metrics and translate insights into a closed-loop improvement model
• Synthesize governance outputs into portfolio-level insights, surfacing cross-program risks and systemic bottlenecks
• Partner with senior leaders and governance chairs to align priorities and reinforce governance expectations
• Drive cross-forum integration to streamline escalation pathways and improve decision flow
• Coach and develop team members, building the skills and capabilities needed for portfolio delivery

This role might be for you if you:

• Think systemically about how decisions get made and enjoy designing frameworks that scale
• Communicate with confidence and clarity in front of senior executives
• Build trust and influence across matrixed, cross-functional environments
• Translate data and feedback into clear, actionable insights
• Lead and develop high-performing teams with a coaching mindset
• Bring a continuous-improvement mentality to complex, fast-paced work
• Navigate ambiguity comfortably while driving structure and discipline

This role requires:

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, or consulting
• Proven experience designing governance frameworks, operating models, or decision-making processes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights and action
• Exceptional executive communication and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performance teams

Nice to haves:

• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Experience leveraging technology and digital solutions (dashboards, workflow tools, analytics platforms) to enable scalable processes

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate.  The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.  Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.  If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. 

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

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