Vice President, Business Operations (IT)

Regeneron • Full-time • Troy, NY, US • 2m ago

We are currently looking to fill a Vice President position in our Business Operations organization to lead both the strategic transformation and daily operational management of all information technology functions supporting Manufacturing operations at Regeneron. This role encompasses dual leadership responsibilities—managing established IT functional areas while simultaneously leading implementation of new critical and migration from old to new systems across global operations sites.

In this role, a typical day might include the following:

Global IT Leadership: Lead IT functions such as Application Management, Infrastructure, Data, Digital Products, Software Development, Compliance, and Security. Ensure high system performance for manufacturing-critical systems.
Strategic Transformation: Jointly with respective function leaders, plan transformation of key processes and coordinate implementation of core systems (MES, LIMS, eQMS, ERP, etc.) to deliver significant uplift in operational performance of respective functions and cross functional processes.
Digitization: Collaborate with core business functions to design and implement digital data solutions to enable business intelligence and advanced analytics
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment to FDA, cGMP, and global regulations while mitigating IT risks.
Corporate Collaboration: Partner with Corporate IT for enterprise alignment while maintaining operations-specific independence.
Organizational Development: Build and develop a high-performing global IT team, ensuring internal availability of critical development capabilities, while outsourcing occasional and non-critical work, encouraging continuous improvement.
Budget & Vendor Management: Manage IT budgets and vendor relationships for seamless system integration, selective outsourcing of non-core and temporary activities for cost and performance optimization
Executive Leadership: Represent IT in Site Management teams and communicate progress to collaborators.

This Role Might Be For You If You

Have led implementation and migration of core IT systems in operations and other business-critical functions, enterprise applications.
Have solved major business challenges and significantly improved business outcomes through identification, design and successful deployment of the newest information technologies and solutions.
Led successful digitization and automation of processes, data integration, development of business intelligence and AI solutions.
Are able to lead global teams that include IT and business partners, to manage dual operational/strategic responsibilities, and to drive cross-functional change initiatives.
Have strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across all organizational levels.

To be considered for this role you must hold a Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field, 20+ years of experience in IT and business operations / transformations; biotechnology/pharmaceutical experience is a plus.

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 https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.

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, 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. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

Salary Range (annually)

$300,000.00 - $500,000.00