Senior Director Infectious Diseases

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals•Tarrytown, GA

1d•$242,000 - $403,300•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

exposure to drug development or similar regulated activities
broad network of colleagues and collaborators, strong publication record, and national/international reputation

Responsibilities

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