The Associate Manager in Research Program Management plays a key role in executing Regeneron’s programs through the drug discovery pipeline for Obesity, Muscle and Metabolism Therapeutic Focus Area. The Associate Manager drives projects with a moderate to high level of complexity and coordinates with cross functional groups including the Therapeutic Focus Area, Technology centers, and the broader Research team to achieve portfolio and program goals. **As an Associate Manager, a typical day may include the following:** **Project, Program, Portfolio Management** + Executes programs with guidance; manages projects and tasks independently and with awareness of internal/external interdependencies + Can identify and may champion resolution of critical gaps, risks, or issues, as related to assigned programs, projects, and tasks + May be aware of strategic goals related to programs and projects + With guidance, can prioritize projects and programs and allocate team resources. Manager's input is needed to align with organizational strategic objectives **Communication and Team Management** + With minimal guidance, drives and contributes to decision making amongst cross functional program teams + With minimal guidance, distills complex information and identifies the most pertinant key information; effectively captures rationale for decision-making + With minimal guidance, facilitates collaboration between functional areas to ensure effective, accurate, and timely scientific / technical and program-related communication + With minimal guidance, can tailor communications based on audience + Has strong relationships with project leaders, managers and individuals within each project team and key cross-functional partners **Discovery and Drug Development** + Identifies and collates key data and functions needed to drive discussion and decision making for moving projects/programs through discovery and drug development process + May provide technical and/or operational guidance to project teams and/or other RPM members for their assigned programs **Process Management and Improvement** + Has technical expertise in existing processes that relate to and support projects and programs + Independently analyzes and identifies areas of minimal complexity for process improvement + Contributes to process improvement initiatives + Creates new processes as needed with guidance, leads the development and gains alignment on process improvement solutions, informed by knowledge of technical/scientific challenges faced by the project teams **System and Tools Management** + Places requests for generation and/or characterization of reagents for therapeutic programs + Generates and curates program master decks and profile sheets for therapeutic projects **This role may be for you if:** + You have a BS or MS in a related field and typically 6-8+ years of relevant experience. PhD in a related field, relevant working experience (up to 5 yrs) preferred but not required​ + Knowledge of molecular biology, protein structure-function, and assay development concepts is required + Prior experience in drug development is required + Regularly utilizes strategic thinking around complex scientific principles + Ability to organize complicated workflows/operations + Prior project/program management experience is desirable + Excels in team building and communication + Has excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels! 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)** $96,700.00 - $157,700.00