Executive Medical Director - Clinical Development, Cell Therapy

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking an Executive Medical Director to join our Hematology team, providing overall clinical scientific leadership for our Cell Therapy program. You'll be responsible for our clinical development strategy and execution of clinical trials in this area, partnering closely with the Global Program Head to design the optimal development strategy for this portfolio. You'll serve as a clinical role model for the team, bringing outstanding clinical scientific knowledge to hematology clinical research and leading a team of MDs and clinical scientists. You'll report directly to the VP, Therapeutic Area Lead, Hematology.

This position offers the opportunity to provide clinical scientific leadership on a fast-growing, science-driven cell therapy program making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

• Location: Tarrytown, NY or Warren, NJ
• Travel: 10% to relevant conferences/congresses

Discover your role:

• Acts as medical expert and leader in interactions with external collaborators (e.g., regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, advisory boards, patient advocacy groups), internal collaborators (e.g., Research, Early Clinical Development, Global Medical Affairs, Marketing, HEOR), and internal decision boards
• Uses excellent scientific standing among peers and the ability to address issues with scientific rigor and creative solutions; uses that creativity and knowledge to build and defend data-driven plans and decisions, both with internal scientific management and the Company's partners/collaborators
• Develops unique and innovative clinical strategies to significantly shorten the development cycle in the face of an evolving regulatory landscape; designs and develops smaller, yet robust and innovative FIH as well as Phase 2/3 programs
• Drives strong consensus-building skills and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams towards sound decision-making; leads dynamic and matrixed clinical teams in a fast-paced and hands-on environment
• Leads and develops a team of MDs and clinical scientists to meet business needs

This role requires:

• An advanced degree in medicine (MD or equivalent) required; Specialized fellowship training in Hematology or Oncology preferred.
• A minimum of 6-8 years of industry experience in related therapeutic area clinical development
• Demonstrated consistent track record in a range of leadership roles, including working with senior clinical development staff and establishing credibility with external collaborators such as opinion leaders and regulators
• Substantial experience in drug development, including experience with both IND and BLA/NDA submission
• Experience leading study start-up, directing and guiding study team execution, data cleaning, medical review, database locks, and handling health authority responses
• A strong commitment to impacting patients through drug development and the ability to work well within a team setting
• People management experience is a plus

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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 necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate.  The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.  Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.  If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. 

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As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually)

$397,800.00 - $538,200.00