New · posted Nov 1
Regeneron · Biotechnology
Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development, Ophthalmology
- Tarrytown, NY +2 more
- On-site
- Full-time
- Director
The role
Build our future together
At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Senior Medical Director to join our Ophthalmology Therapeutic Area, supporting clinical development programs from first-in-human through registration-enabling studies. In this role, you will serve as scientific and medical lead for clinical team(s), guiding development strategy and regulatory submissions while collaborating with Internal Medicine leadership, executive leadership, development partners, and global regulatory agencies. This role reports to the Vice President, Ophthalmology Therapeutic Area Lead.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.
What you need
This role requires
MD or equivalent medical degree, with board certification or eligibility in Ophthalmology
Minimum of 4 years of industry experience in early or late clinical development (candidates with strong academic backgrounds and less experience may be considered)
Experience leading proof-of-concept and/or registrational clinical trials, including protocol design and study execution
Solid knowledge of global regulatory requirements (ICH) for pharmaceutical development
Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: 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, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.
As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.
For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.
Skills named in this posting
What you'll do
Discover your role
Act as medical expert and leader in interactions with external stakeholders, internal stakeholders, and decision boards
Develop innovative clinical strategies to shorten development cycles amid an evolving regulatory landscape
Design efficient, robust Phase 1, 2, and 3 programs
Partner with research and discovery teams to inform the next generation of targets in the field
Safeguard patient safety in clinical studies and support signal detection from post-marketing surveillance
Ensure the quality of clinical documents, including investigator brochures, protocols, study reports, and regulatory submission materials
Draft responses to regulatory agency questions and prepare regulatory submission documents
Build consensus and drive sound decision-making across dynamic, matrixed clinical teams
Pay and benefits
$333,300 – $450,900 a year
Employer provided$333,300.00 - $450,900.00
Annual bonuses and incentive plans
Equity awards
401(k) company match
Health and wellness programs
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Where you'll work
Tarrytown, NY +2 moreOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Also posted for: Cambridge, MA · Warren, NJ
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When & where
Location: Tarrytown, NY; Cambridge, MA; or Warren, NJ
Travel: 10% to relevant conferences
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Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! 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. 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.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 3, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 31% above the US median for Clinical Development roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in New York30 roles publishing pay
Director roles in the US212 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $333,300 | — | $450,900 |
| New York (middle half) | $323,875 | $335,500 | $377,875 |
| All US (middle half) | $260,000 | $300,000 | $335,500 |
This role: Regeneron's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Development roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 3, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Development
The general path across 272 open Clinical Development roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Regeneron's own promotion track.
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What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 18 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct5
- Collaboration and leadership4
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Regulatory submissions3
- Investigations and CAPA1
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By discipline
- Clinical69 42%
- Quality66 40%
- Regulatory28 17%
By level
- Associate & Specialist53 33%
- Director50 31%
- Manager46 28%
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Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development, Ophthalmology at Regeneron
Open until filled. $333K–$451K a year, employer provided.