Executive Medical Director, Clinical Program Lead, Immunology / Rheumatology

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals•Tarrytown, GA

1d•$390,000 - $527,600•Onsite

About The Position

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 non I/O BCMA 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.

Requirements

An advanced degree in medicine (MD or equivalent) required
A minimum of 6-8 years of industry experience in related therapeutic area clinical development is preferred
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

Nice To Haves

Specialized fellowship training in Immunology or Rheumatology preferred
People management experience is a plus

Responsibilities

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