Senior Executive Assistant

At Regeneron, we pair science with technology to accelerate the discovery and delivery of life‑changing medicines. The Senior Executive Assistant supporting our EVP, Chief Digital & Technology Officer (CDTO) plays a critical role in enabling this mission—operating as an extension of the executive to orchestrate time, information, and senior stakeholder engagement across a fast‑paced, matrixed, global enterprise. This role demands exceptional business acumen, impeccable discretion, high‑level decision support, and executive‑caliber communication.

In this role, a typical day might include:

Executive Partnership & Prioritization

• Proactively managing a highly complex, dynamic calendar; making informed trade‑offs to align the CDTO’s time with strategic objectives and enterprise‑critical initiatives.
• Serving as the primary point of contact and gatekeeper; triaging sensitive inquiries from senior leaders, employees, and external stakeholders with urgency and diplomacy.
• Preparing the CDTO for daily decisions—coordinating agendas, compiling executive‑ready briefings and slide decks, ensuring pre‑reads and follow‑ups are crisp, on time, and actionable.
• Exercising sound judgment and confidentiality on matters of strategic importance.

Communication & Senior Stakeholder Management

• Driving clear, concise communication across the CDTO leadership team and the broader organization; drafting and editing correspondence and talking points in the executive’s voice.
• Building trusted relationships with the C‑suite and serving as a professional representative in high‑visibility interactions, including Board‑adjacent touchpoints as needed.
• Partnering closely with CEO/CSO offices to coordinate enterprise‑level meetings, events, and ad‑hoc priorities.

Meetings, Events & External Engagements

• Leading end‑to‑end logistics for internal and external engagements (leadership staff meetings, cross‑functional forums, departmental town halls, team buildings).
• Acting as the main contact for external meetings; collaborating with Strategic Sourcing/Procurement and Legal to negotiate vendor contracts and manage off‑site events and budgets within approval limits.
• Anticipating needs for catering and onsite set‑ups; ensuring flawless execution for in‑person, hybrid, and virtual experiences.

Travel, Expenses & Operational Excellence

• Planning complex domestic and international travel with detailed itineraries and contingencies; ensuring policy compliance and cost‑effective choices.
• Processing expenses in Concur for the CDTO (and select leaders)
• Managing purchase orders and requisitions; supporting departmental budget tracking and operational timelines.

Organization Enablement & Department Operations

• Maintaining current org charts, distribution lists, SharePoint sites, and internal pages to keep the organization aligned and informed.
• Leading onboarding and assimilation of new hires; coordinating with IT, Facilities, and Procurement; assisting with space planning and headcount tracking (including global/site‑specific coordination).
• Coordinating supplies, vendor interactions, and day‑to‑day operations; supporting culture‑building activities (e.g., Day for Doing Good, team events).

Process Improvement & Systems Expertise

• Serving as a knowledgeable resource on company policies, procedures, and systems; identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and drive continuous improvement.
• Creating/administering best practices, templates, and standard work for the administrative community; sharing insights across functions to implement improvements.
• Providing advanced troubleshooting and training on Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Concur, and teleconference/collaboration platforms; quickly learning new tools.

Team Leadership & Coverage

• Acting as a subject‑matter expert and mentor for junior administrators; ensuring seamless administrative coverage.
• Leading or contributing to projects and special initiatives that advance departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

This role might be for you if you:

• Demonstrate impeccable discretion, judgment, and professionalism, and are trusted to handle confidential, high‑impact matters.
• Communicate with excellence across all levels—crisp writing, confident verbal communication, and executive presence.
• Possess strong business acumen; anticipate needs several steps ahead and connect activities to strategy.
• Orchestrate multiple priorities with poise—thriving amid ambiguity, rapid change, and global scale.
• Are proactive, resourceful, highly collaborative, and energized by mission‑driven innovation.
• 10–12+ years of progressive executive support experience, including direct support of SVP+, EVP, or C‑suite leaders in fast‑paced, matrixed, global environments (biotech/biopharma/technology experience preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams), SharePoint, Concur, and collaboration platforms; ability to troubleshoot and train others.
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars, orchestrate senior‑level meetings and events, and coordinate domestic/international travel with precision.
• Exceptional organization, prioritization, and follow‑through; positive, can‑do attitude and respect for colleagues at all levels.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Flexibility to support after‑hours needs tied to executive travel, global time zones, and critical events.

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 https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/.  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.

Salary Range (hourly)

$45.14 - $73.70