Job Description

At Regeneron, we are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated individual to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team as the Vice President of R&D Finance. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Finance, this role will serve as a key partner to Regeneron’s R&D leadership team, providing strategic financial oversight, operational analytics, and leadership for clinical trial, program, and functional budgets. The Vice President of R&D Finance will also contribute to company-wide financial planning and analysis, support business development assessments, and mentor finance team members to foster growth and excellence across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, exceptional business collaboration capabilities, and a commitment to driving process improvements and delivering insightful analysis to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and manage the R&D Finance organization comprising of 25 team members, overseeing a 3 billion annual budget, projected to grow to projected to grow to 6 billion.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to finance team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Strategic Partnership:

• Serve as a key finance business partner to Regeneron’s R&D leadership, including Research, Clinical, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC), and key external stakeholders.
• Establish strong relationships across the R&D organization to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.

Financial Operations and Analytics:

• Provide budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and resource management support to R&D functions.
• Lead quarterly R&D reviews to assess trends, key spend drivers, and operational insights.
• Partner with the FP&A team to prepare company-level financials for budgets, forecasts, monthly and quarterly closes, and budget-to-actual variance analysis.

Pipeline and Scenario Modeling:

• Support modeling of the overall pipeline, including forecasts, long-range planning, scenario analysis, and valuations.
• Deliver insightful financial analyses to guide clinical program investment decisions and corporate development projects.

Process Improvement and Compliance:

• Actively contribute to FP&A initiatives, driving process improvements and conducting ad hoc analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with the Accounting team to ensure accurate financial close processes, including R&D accruals, while maintaining SOX-compliant financial systems.

Business Development Support:

• Participate in evaluating corporate development projects, including analyses for M&A, licensing, and clinical program investments.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • 20+ years of progressive professional experience with increasing responsibility, scope, and leadership.
  • Extensive experience in biotech/pharma, with a proven track record in leading financial processes such as budgeting and forecasting.

• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including proficiency with financial systems and tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide insightful analysis and recommendations to drive decision-making.

• Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
  • Exceptional business partnering skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams and establishing strong relationships.

• Communication and Organizational Skills:
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, combined with the ability to see the bigger picture.

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.
  • Advanced degree (MBA and/or CPA) is highly desirable.

• Work Environment:
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and think strategically while maintaining operational excellence.

At Regeneron, we believe in fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing environment. As Vice President of R&D Finance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and operational success of our R&D efforts, while contributing to the overall growth and success of the company.

Join us and be part of a team that is committed to transforming lives through science and innovation.

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 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.

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