Executive Director, Global Development Artificial Intelligence

This position is on-site 4 days per week and 1 day from home in Tarrytown, NY, Basking Ridge, NJ or Armonk, NY. A fully remote role is not possible for this position.

This role will be responsible for designing and implementing Regeneron Global Development’s (GD) artificial intelligence (AI) program -- a key component of GD’s digital transformation strategy.. Implementing concrete initiatives, from more intelligent protocol design to automated document generation and analysis, the Exec Dir will make the best use of our resources to improve cycle times and deliver medicines to patients faster. The position will be responsible for both strategy and technical development; therefore, a significant amount of technical work will be involved in making it successful.

In a typical day, you will:

• Lead AI/Machine Learning Strategy and Implementation. Define and execute Global Development’s AI/ML strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, overall company strategy, and R&D priorities. This involves identifying opportunities for AI adoption and related automation, creating roadmaps, and overseeing the development and deployment of AI solutions.
• Co-lead GD’s digital transformation strategy
• Partner with Clinical Development Unit leaders to help implement AI and automation
• Partner with leaders across Global Development and senior leaders across Regeneron to develop and execute on use cases involving AI and advanced analytics
• Develop advanced analytic platforms incorporating AI, ML, and/or advanced visualization techniques
• Lead a team of scientists and developers in developing and implementing specific AI-based tools and processes
• Drive data and platform strategy across Global Development by providing critical feedback on robust data organization, governance, and accessibility frameworks that support high-quality, analysis-ready data. Integrate this strategy with those across other business units (e.g. Commercial, Research, etc.)
• As necessary, lead initiatives to build the required infrastructure (software and hardware) to support AI and advanced analytics, including vendor evaluation, in partnership with IT
• Proactively develop new techniques and algorithms to address high-impact areas and that may lead to academic publications
• Design and execute AI verification frameworks to assess assumptions and limitations; ensure transparency, reproducibility, and regulatory readiness; maintain the ethical and responsible use of AI; and ensure alignment with scientific and operational decision-makers
• Represent Global Development while working with other business units and IT to coordinate an enterprise AI strategy, including  potential enterprise-wide platforms, adding or reconfiguring necessary roles, etc.
• Co-lead enterprise AI governance initiatives, working with enterprise IT, privacy, compliance, and other key stakeholders
• Mentor GD colleagues to refine their AI and analytic skills including promoting continuous learning and fostering skills to prepare colleagues to work with and leverage the potential of AI

To be considered you must possess:

A PhD and 12+ years of experience preferred, OR M.S or MBA : 15+ years of experience can be considered, or Bachelor's degree and 17+ years of experience.

• An advanced degree in computer science, medicine, biomedical informatics, or a related field
• At least 7 years experience developing and leading the implementation of AI-related tools and strategy, including accountability for the success of the implementation, in life sciences or healthcare.
• Familiarity with Python, R, or another programming language
• Proven track-record of building, scaling, and maintaining computational, AI-based solutions, ideally on cloud-based platforms such as AWS
• As part of a senior leadership team, experience implementing an evaluating enterprise-wide AI or automation projects with demonstrated outcomes
• Experience with critical evaluation of model performance and generalizability
• Demonstrated experience working with large-scale, complex datasets, particularly in the regulated healthcare or clinical trial setting; understanding of clinical data standards is preferred Experience implementing production-level LLMs in a clinical or life sciences setting is a preferred
• Experience presenting to and educating senior leadership around foundational technology investments and applied technology go/no-go decisions, especially with non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to work in a matrixed organization, developing and leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders while developing a network of subject matter experts
• A track record of peer-reviewed or validated accomplishments, e.g. scholarly publications or published tools and code
• May require travel up to 20%

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

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, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions.  For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

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