What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Business Operations position at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals?
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Manager to support the Strategic Partnerships & Business Operations team at the Regeneron Genetics Center (RGC) in achieving its scientific mission. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing compliance with RGC's contractual obligations, working with a diverse range of agreements with academic institutions, not-for-profit partners, and strategic vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Tracking reporting requirements, milestones, and deadlines for large contract portfolios.
- Monitoring and logging internal queries and responses around data use.
- Generating reports for internal stakeholders and leadership.
- Reviewing and tracking decisions made by counsel and leadership.
- Actioning responses to asset and data retention obligations.
- Submitting and ensuring up-to-date compliance risk assessments.
- Updating entries and files in Salesforce and SharePoint.
Requirements
- Passion for science and patient impact, along with curiosity and desire to learn.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments and prioritize effort based on business/group/external context.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Experience supporting collaboration and licensing activities, including sponsored research agreements, confidentiality agreements, and material transfer agreements.
- Basic understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech business development fundamentals.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams across research, clinical, finance, legal, and administrative functions, as well as third-party collaborators.
- Experience working in an environment requiring flexibility and continuous multi-tasking.
Qualifications
- Degree in business, law, or related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in contract compliance, alliance management, business development, academic technology transfer, biopharma, or healthcare industry.
- Strong organizational skills, good communication (written and oral), and presentation skills.
- Experience managing a portfolio of contracting activities.
- Experience with CRM management (e.g., Salesforce).
- Interest or experience in genetics.
Work Environment
- Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required.
- Must be onsite at least 3 days a week, subject to management discretion.
About Us
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
