Executive Director – Worldwide Operations Office, Pharmacovigilance

Regeneron

Executive Director overseeing global pharmacovigilance operations at Regeneron. Ensuring compliance and managing international teams to drive safety across the organization.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeTarrytown • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $255,000 - $424,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the single point of accountability for Regeneron’s global-to-local pharmacovigilance model
Ensure consistency, compliance and operational excellence across all regions and countries
Define execution scope for regional PV Hubs, determining which processes require localization to meet requirements versus which can be executed through centralized global processes
Establish governance framework for local process adaptation
Develop innovative approaches to delivering on core activities that integrate in new technologies, including AI
Coordinate across key GPS functions (e.g., QPPV, Case Management, Quality & Compliance)
Adapt the international model to fit changing business needs
Build, coach, and scale a high-performing team, and drive succession planning and talent pipelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, MS, or MBA) in life sciences, healthcare, or related field preferred; Bachelor's degree required
17+ years of experience in pharmacovigilance, international operations within the life sciences industry
Minimum 7 years in leadership roles with demonstrated experience managing international or multi-regional operations
Proven ability to develop relationships and influence key decision making with GPS and Non-GPS functions (e.g., QPPV, Med Affairs, Regulatory), regions, and senior stakeholders
Strong background in PV compliance, inspection readiness, and quality oversight across multiple markets
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate regional complexity into clear governance, decisions, and executive-level insights
Preferred experience with AI technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels

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Hard Skills & Tools

pharmacovigilancecompliancequality oversightinspection readinessAI technologiesinternational operationsgovernance frameworkprocess localizationexecutive-level insightsstrategic mindset

Soft Skills

relationship buildinginfluenceleadershipcoachingsuccession planningtalent pipeline developmentoperational excellenceadaptabilitycommunicationdecision making

Certifications

PharmDMDMSMBA