Senior Manager Vendor Relationship Management

Build our future together: At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Vendor Management to join our clinical operations team, supporting vendor governance across our clinical trial portfolio. In this role, you will oversee vendor performance, compliance, and relationships while helping drive digital transformation and AI adoption across the vendor ecosystem, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, DSOE's Change Management function, and key external partners. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide. When & where: • Location: Warren, NJ or Armonk, NY • Travel percentage: Up to 25% Discover your role: • Oversee vendor performance and health within your segment, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality • Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, serving as primary point of contact for escalations • Lead the integration of new vendors into Regeneron's operating model, including alignment to digital infrastructure and AI-enabled tooling • Conduct quality and compliance assessments, developing corrective action plans as needed • Champion inspection readiness, coordinating preparation and follow-up activities with vendors • Drive digital enablement and AI-assisted workflow automation across the vendor ecosystem • Mentor team members and collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen vendor management practices • Lead governance meetings, including agendas, minutes, and timely follow-up on action items This role might be for you if you: • Build trust and rapport easily across all levels of an organization • Communicate clearly and confidently, in writing and in person • Take initiative and stay steady when facing risk or uncertainty • Thrive in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple priorities • Exercise sound judgment and make confident decisions independently • Approach problems with curiosity, especially around digital and AI-driven process improvement • Work equally well independently and as part of a collaborative team This role requires: • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in the pharma industry in operations and/or vendor management, including 10+ years of experience in clinical project/trial management within biotech/pharma • Strong knowledge of GCP, FDA, EMA, and other relevant regulatory requirements • Excellent organizational and project management skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills with effective customer focus Nice to haves: • High aptitude with Microsoft Office and clinical technology platforms (e.g., eTMF, CTMS, EDC) • Experience championing digital transformation or AI adoption initiatives Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.   Where