Senior Director Infectious Diseases
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Science
Infectious Disease/ Epidemiology
Location:
Tarrytown, NY
Work model/flexibility:
Onsite
- 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
- 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
- Exposure to drug development or similar regulated activities
- Broad network of colleagues and collaborators, strong publication record, and national/international reputation
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Benefits- 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
- family support benefits
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.
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