Medical Director - Clinical Sciences

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Medical Director to join our Clinical Sciences team, supporting our Japan clinical development programs in a hybrid capacity. In this role, you will support the scientific and clinical aspects of assigned clinical development programs while collaborating with the Global Clinical Sub Team and cross-functional partners. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

• Japan Local Country Office
• Hybrid work model

Discover your role:

• Support the Japan Clinical Development Lead in clinical components of assigned development programs and contribute to the Global Clinical Sub Team
• Adapt clinical trial protocols, amendments, CRFs, IRB applications, informed consent forms, and recruitment materials for Japan-specific requirements
• Provide clinical input for regulatory documents including CTN submissions, Investigator Brochures, J-NDA/J-CTD submissions, and PMDA responses
• Review clinical data and prepare study reports, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations
• Assess clinical feasibility with local medical needs for Japan's participation in global studies and provide enrollment input
• Build KOL and investigator site relationships with Clinical Trial Liaisons, Clinical Operations, and Medical Affairs teams
• You will stay current on scientific progress in assigned therapeutic areas and represent the company at conferences
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs, project management, clinical operations, medical affairs, and Global Patient Safety teams

This role requires:

• MD or MD/PhD degree
• Minimum 5 years pharmaceutical industry experience with at least 3 years in clinical development
• Experience contributing to regulatory filings and clinical documents, particularly CTN and J-NDA/J-CTD submissions
• Clinical trial design expertise across Phase I, II, and III studies
• Experience with protocol design, clinical data review, and medical monitoring activities
• Business-level English proficiency with strong communication skills in Japanese and English
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and influencing skills
• Ability to work effectively within matrix environments and cross-functional teams
• Strong presentation and medical writing skills

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. 

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

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.