Associate Director, Clinical Scientist, Ophthalmology Full-time

Associate Director, Clinical Scientist, Internal Medicine

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking an Associate Director to join our Clinical Scientist, Internal Medicine team supporting Ophthalmology. In this role, you will contribute to the development, evaluation, planning and execution of Internal Medicine clinical studies and ensures scientific integrity and interpretation of study data of a clinical development program. Work in a matrix environment as part of a cross-functional team (with internal and external vendor representation) and may contribute to candidate development projects through early and/or late phase development. You will report to the Sr Dir/Director, Clinical Science, Internal Medicine and collaborates closely with Medical Director(s) (MDs) to provide scientific expertise necessary to design and deliver on clinical studies and programs. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Location: Tarrytown, NY, Warren, NJ, Cambridge, MA

Discover your role:

• May function as Clinical Scientist for program, and/or as delegate of Therapeutic area Clinical Scientist
• Contributes to program team meetings, scientific advisory boards, study steering committees and data/safety monitoring meetings; may represent function in collaborative activities with other departments
• Maintains proficient understanding of therapeutic disease area(s) and drug candidate including underlying disease biology, clinical manifestations and therapeutic standard practice, compound(s) including mechanism of action and drug landscape
• Utilizes proficient scientific expertise to propose, design, and execute clinical research and development studies for early and/or late-stage assets; able to conceive and communicate strategy proposals well-grounded in supporting literature
• Develops the Expanded Synopsis and authors clinically relevant sections and reviews other scientific portions of clinical trial protocols and amendments. Authors and/or reviews documents related to trials, such as medical monitoring plans, SAPs, informed consents and clinical components of the Clinical Study Reports with minimal guidance and supports the development of regulatory documents; performs quality review and may approve; adjudicate and resolve cross functional comments with minimal support
• Contributes to planning and prepares information for external /stakeholder meetings (IM, Governance, DMCs, Regulatory Authority); Presents data and information to external investigators (SIV) and internal collaborators
• Proficient analytical knowledge and skills to understand how program objectives and design impact data analysis; Identifies risks and designs mitigation strategies
• Promotes consistent first line medical/clinical data review techniques and conventions across studies/programs; Reviews clinical data review plan and authors medical monitoring plan for assigned studies/program

This role requires:

• A bachelor's Degree required; Advanced degree or equivalent education/degree in life science/healthcare preferred (PhD/PharmD/MSc)
• ≥ 10 years of pharmaceutical clinical drug development experience, including basic knowledge of Ophthalmology
• Proficient knowledge of the drug development process, Good Clinical Practice, study design, clinical research methodology & demonstrates solid medical writing skills
• Experience in all aspects of conducting global clinical trials and execution of clinical programs
• We need an individual who is a strong team-player; Exhibits confidence and professional diplomacy, while effectively relating to people at all levels internally and externally; Demonstrated ability to Influence within team and may influence across functionally
• Demonstrates initiative, creativity and innovation skills. Directly or indirectly contributes to the development of innovations; Identifies opportunities for process improvements
• You possess strong cross-functional management, interpersonal skills, and strong attention to detail

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.

The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience.