Principal IT Engineer

Build our future together: Regeneron is founded on the belief that the right idea, combined with the right team, can lead to significant transformations. Our growing global network is dedicated to inventing, developing, and commercializing medicines that change lives for those with serious diseases. In doing so, we are pioneering innovative approaches to science, manufacturing, and commercialization, as well as redefining our understanding of health. At Regeneron, we are building a world-class Global Capability Center (GCC) in Hyderabad that serves as a strategic hub for innovation, technology, and business operations. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Strategy Planning & Operations to partner closely with GCC leadership and global stakeholders in driving operational excellence, external partnerships, ecosystem engagement, and strategic growth initiatives. This role will play a critical part in shaping the GCC's long-term value proposition through government and industry engagement, university partnerships, performance management, and cross-functional operational leadership. When & Where: Hyderabad (Hybrid) Discover your role: Serve as a strategic advisor and operational partner to GCC leadership, driving initiatives that advance organizational growth, collaborator engagement, and business performance. Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, industry associations, and regulatory bodies to support GCC growth strategies and policy engagement. Represent the GCC at industry forums, leadership summits, and external events while seeing opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and ecosystem partnerships. Establish and manage relationships with leading universities and academic institutions to strengthen talent pipelines, research collaborations, internship programs, and employer branding initiatives. Partner with Talent Acquisition and University Relations teams to develop and implement campus engagement strategies aligned with workforce planning objectives. Develop and own GCC performance dashboards, tracking metrics such as headcount growth, attrition, productivity, cost efficiency, hiring outcomes, and strategic breakthroughs. Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews with GCC and global leadership teams, providing insights, recommendations, and operational performance updates. Identify operational and strategic risks across the GCC and coordinate mitigation plans with HR, Finance, IT, Legal, Compliance, Facilities, and business collaborators. Define and communicate the GCC value story by demonstrating business impact, innovation outcomes, capability growth, and operational excellence to global headquarters. Partner with Finance to develop cases, return on investment analyses, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessments, and annual value-delivery reports. Drive the GCC operating rhythm by managing leadership reviews, governance forums, town halls, quarterly business reviews, and critical initiative tracking. Prepare leadership communications, executive briefings, presentations, and materials for high-priority engagements including board reviews, industry forums, and leadership meetings. Manage strategic projects from planning through execution, ensuring timelines, breakthroughs, budgets, risks, and collaborator expectations are effectively managed. Champion continuous improvement initiatives by identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness. This role requires: MBA or equivalent experience or equivalent postgraduate degree from a reputed institution; Tier-1 institution preferred. 8-10+ years of progressive experience in strategy, business operations, consulting, program management, or GCC/captive center leadership environments. Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, industry associations, regulatory bodies, or external collaborator ecosystems. Experience developing and managing university partnership