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Senior Manager Automation
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC · 🇺🇸 RENSSELAER
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 290 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 40 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles6 certified filings for “Manager Biostatistics” (Natural Sciences Managers) in NJ: $179k–$222k, median $211k. Most were filed at wage level II (83%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC
The US Department of Labor certified 290 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 40 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Build our future together: Our automation systems play a critical role in manufacturing operations. As a Senior Manager, Automation Engineering, you will lead a team responsible for supporting those systems while helping the organization deliver safe, reliable, and compliant manufacturing results. We're looking for a people-focused leader with a strong technical foundation who enjoys developing others, setting clear priorities, and creating an environment where teams can do their best work. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide. When & where: • Location: Rensselaer • Monday - Friday 08:00AM - 4:30PM Discover your role: In this role, you will lead a team of Automation Engineers and Supervisors supporting and improving manufacturing automation systems across the site. You will: • Lead, coach, and develop a highly-skilled group of technical professionals • Set priorities, delegate workload, and help the team deliver work accurately and on time • Cultivate a collaborative environment built on trust, respect, and accountability • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance discussions, and development planning conversations • Lead vendor relationships that support automation systems, infrastructure, and external service providers • Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, and IT teams to resolve issues and improve system performance • Lead projects that improve reliability, efficiency, and operational performance • Support validation activities including design reviews, testing, and implementation of automation changes • Supervise GxP-regulated software and automation systems, including change control, investigations, and corrective actions • Participate in an on-call rotation approximately every fourth week and remain available to support critical business needs • Provide technical and automation support for manufacturing operations and business-critical systems • Be responsible for periodic evaluations of automated systems used in commercial manufacturing • Develop an understanding of the site's automation landscape, including more than 400 servers and 22 manufacturing unit operations This role requires: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered • 5+ years of experience supporting automation, controls, manufacturing systems, or related technologies • 3+ years of people leadership experience, including management of teams of eight or more employees • At least one year of direct, hands-on experience designing, installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting automated control systems • Experience leading technical projects from planning through implementation • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Experience working within regulated environments with quality and compliance requirements • Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, GxP-regulated manufacturing, nuclear, naval, or similarly structured technical environments • Knowledge of software change control, deviation investigations, CAPA, and automation quality systems • Leadership style that values collaboration, open communication, and employee development 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