Senior Director Infectious Diseases

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 Senior Director to lead our Infectious Diseases research team, setting strategic direction and identifying novel technological approaches to advance therapies for infectious diseases. In this role, you will guide drug targets from early discovery through clinical development, while representing Regeneron's Infectious Diseases research vision within the broader scientific community, cross-functional forums, and to senior leadership. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

• •Location: Tarrytown, NY
• •Work model/flexibility: Onsite

Discover your role:

• •Build, develop, and directly supervise the Infectious Diseases research team, providing strategy, vision, and both short-term and long-term goals
• •Communicate and align on priorities, policies, and goals between senior leadership and the broader Infectious Disease group
• •Identify new strategies or technologies, including antibody engineering, vaccine platforms, and genetic medicines, for pursuing novel infectious disease targets
• •Set priorities and drive go/no-go decisions for targets and projects as they move through the development pipeline
• •Represent the group's goals and vision in departmental, cross-functional, senior leadership, and external meetings
• •Collaborate broadly across therapeutic focus areas and technology groups, forging relationships that advance infectious disease research as a systems-level endeavor
• •Mentor the Infectious Diseases group, providing opportunities and challenge to develop team members to their full potential
• •Oversee review of infectious diseases-related documents, including regulatory submissions, manuscripts, and contracts

This role requires:

• •BS/BA degree in a related field required; MS and/or Ph.D./M.D.
• •15+ years of progressive industry/relevant professional experience
• •Deep and broad expertise in infectious disease research (e.g., virology, immunology, microbiology, or a related field)
• •Familiarity with cutting-edge technologies, including antibody engineering, vaccine platforms, and genetic medicines, with proven experience applying them to infectious disease questions
• •Strong leadership, managerial, and mentorship experience, along with experience administratively directing a group (e.g., managing budget and organization)
• •Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate both science and vision
• •Preferred: exposure to drug development or similar regulated activities
• •Preferred: broad network of colleagues and collaborators, strong publication record, and national/international reputation

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.

Salary Range (annually)

$242,000.00 - $403,300.00