Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development, Cell Therapy

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Warren, MI

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About The Position

Regeneron is seeking an Executive Medical Director to provide overall clinical scientific leadership for its Hematology Cell Therapy program. The role is responsible for the clinical development strategy and execution of clinical trials, partnering closely with the Global Program Head to design the optimal development strategy for the portfolio. The Executive Medical Director will serve as a clinical role model, contribute hematology clinical scientific expertise, and lead a team of MDs and clinical scientists. The position reports directly to the VP, Therapeutic Area Lead, Hematology. The role is based in Tarrytown, NY or Warren, NJ, with 10% travel to relevant conferences and congresses.

The Executive Medical Director will act as a medical expert and leader in interactions with external collaborators—including regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, advisory boards, and patient advocacy groups—and internal collaborators, including Research, Early Clinical Development, Global Medical Affairs, Marketing, HEOR, and internal decision boards. The role develops innovative clinical strategies and trial programs, builds and defends data-driven plans, leads multidisciplinary and matrixed teams, and develops clinical team members in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in medicine (MD or equivalent).
• A minimum of 6–8 years of industry experience in a related therapeutic area of clinical development.
• Consistent track record in a range of leadership roles, including work with senior clinical development staff.
• Ability to establish credibility with external collaborators such as opinion leaders and regulators.
• Substantial drug development experience, including experience with both IND and BLA/NDA submissions.
• Experience leading study start-up and directing or guiding study-team execution, data cleaning, medical review, database locks, and health authority responses.
• Strong commitment to impacting patients through drug development.
• Ability to work well within a team setting.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized fellowship training in Hematology or Oncology.
• People management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall clinical scientific leadership for the Cell Therapy program and its clinical development strategy.
• Partner with the Global Program Head to design the optimal development strategy for the portfolio.
• Lead the execution of clinical trials in the Cell Therapy program.
• Serve as a clinical role model and provide clinical scientific expertise in hematology clinical research.
• Act as a medical expert and leader in interactions with external collaborators, internal collaborators, and internal decision boards.
• Build and defend data-driven plans and decisions with internal scientific management and company partners or collaborators.
• Develop innovative clinical strategies intended to shorten development cycles in an evolving regulatory landscape.
• Design and develop smaller, robust, and innovative FIH and Phase 2/3 programs.
• Build consensus and lead multidisciplinary, matrixed clinical teams toward sound decisions.
• Lead and develop a team of MDs and clinical scientists to meet business needs.
• Lead study start-up and guide study-team execution, data cleaning, medical review, database locks, and responses to health authorities.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, which may include annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits, paid time off, and family support benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree