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Program Manager - Regeneron Genetics Center Projects

Employer
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Location
Tarrytown, NY, United States
Start date
Jun 8, 2019

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Discipline
Science/R&D, Genetics
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Pharm Country, Best Places to Work

Job Details

The Regeneron Genetics Center (RGC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, whose goals are to apply large scale human genetics to identify new drug targets and to guide the development of therapeutics programs and precision medicine. Building upon Regeneron's strengths in mouse genetics and genetics-driven drug discovery and development, the RGC specializes in ultra-high-throughput exome sequencing, large scale informatics and data analysis encompassing genomics and electronic health records, and translating genetic discoveries into new biology and drug discovery opportunities. The RGC leverages multiple approaches including large population based studies, Mendelian genetics and family based studies, founder population genetics, and large-scale disease focused projects and has developed a network of over 50 collaborations with research organizations around the world. Including some of the largest sequencing studies in the world, such as the DiscovEHR study in collaboration with Geisinger Health System, and an initiative to sequence 500,000 participants with the UK Biobank, the RGC has built one of the largest human genetics databases, including sequence data from over several hundred thousand participants and rapidly growing. Our interests encompass a breadth of different areas across all therapeutic areas and the RGC is highly integrated into all facets of research and development at Regeneron. Program goals include target discovery, indication discovery, and patient-disease stratification. Objectives include advancing basic science around the world through public sharing of discoveries, providing clinically-valuable insights to physicians and providers of collaborating health-care systems, improving patient outcomes, and identifying novel targets for drug development.

Summary

We are looking for a Project Manager. Using scientific expertise, program management knowledge and experience in genetic analysis and operations, the PM will manage Regeneron Genetics Center (RGC) therapeutic area genetics teams and genetics projects within the RGC and communicate project expectations, milestones and timelines. The PM will manage internal and external cross-functional teams and build effective relationships to drive new genetic discoveries.

Responsibilities

• Teams: Build and manage cross-functional teams between RGC therapeutic area genetics teams and Regeneron's therapeutic focus area scientists to drive genetic projects from initiation to completion.

• Planning and Tracking: Develop project plans, track & manage project portfolios, coordinate and align cross-functional teams.

• Collaborations: Manage project interactions and deliverables between the RGC and external collaborators, including the coordination and delivery of genomic data to external collaborators. Collaboratively establish result sharing plans, status reports, project summaries and presentations for Joint Team meetings.

• Communication: Provide effective, accurate and timely project updates and key communications to the RGC, external collaborators, Regeneron scientists and Senior Management.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for standardization of processes and best practices with recommendations for implementation.

• Problem Solving: Proactively identify issues and provide general guidance on resolving RGC project / program challenges by developing solutions to meet productivity and quality goals and objectives.

• Nature and Scope

• Works independently with general / limited guidance from a supervisor or team leader.

• Works cross-functionally in a matrix organization and supports the high-level research operation plans.

• Regularly interacts with Sr. Management and/or executive level personnel on matters concerning several functional areas; Exercises good judgment and exerts influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the project / program.

• Represents the department in relevant internal / external committees.

Requirements:

Requirements:

This position requires a minimum of a BS / MS with a minimum of 5 years of relevant progressive project / program management experience OR work experience in the drug development / pharmaceutical industry. Advanced degree (e.g. PhD, MS plus MBA) preferred. Additional requirements:

• Experience and a track record in program management, with in-depth knowledge of genetics project operations; knowledge of next-generation sequencing, genome annotation and genetic analysis pipelines.

• Core competencies: Requires excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels both within and outside the company to establish credibility with professionals on the project teams. Understands and listens to team members and fosters a productive team environment. Encourages constructive interactions among team members to address difficult situations. Resolves and negotiates conflicts or problems with tact, diplomacy and composure. Handles multiple projects and priorities with exceptional organizational and time management skills.

• Proficient in advanced techniques with relevant software: MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc. in addition to experience working within shared work environments.

This is an opportunity to join our select team that is already leading the way in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry. Apply today and learn more about Regeneron's unwavering commitment to combining good science & good business.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Regeneron about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Regeneron via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Regeneron, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Regeneron for this position and a valid agreement with Regeneron is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Regeneron agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to seven FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye disease, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, pain and rare diseases.
 
Regeneron is accelerating and improving the traditional drug development process through our proprietary VelociSuite® technologies, such as VelocImmune® which produces optimized fully-human antibodies, and ambitious research initiatives such as the Regeneron Genetics Center, which is conducting one of the largest genetics sequencing efforts in the world.

Stock Symbol: REGN

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ

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914-847-7000
Location
Corporate Headquarters
777 Old Saw Mill River Road
Tarrytown
New York
10591
United States

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