Vice President, Research (Neuroscience)

About the role

Seeking experienced, rigorous, and innovative leader to direct Regenerons Neuroscience research team, consisting of approximately 50 dynamic researchers currently focusing on development of therapeutics against neurodegenerative diseases, motor neuron disease, chronic pain, and neuropsychiatric disorders, utilizing biologics and genetic medicines.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Regenerons senior Neuroscience leadership team and manage the broader group, providing vision, inspiration, and both short-term and long-term goals.
• Communicate priorities, policies, and goals of Regeneron Senior Leadership to the broader Neuroscience group.
• Identify new strategies or technologies, including genetic medicines, for pursuing novel targets and approaches.
• Set priorities and ensure progression of, or go/no-go decisions for, targets and projects. Be familiar with processes and procedures for moving targets from preclinical research through the development pipeline.
• Participate in departmental, cross-functional, senior leadership, and external meetings to contribute neuroscience expertise and to represent the goals and vision of the Neuroscience group.
• Forge relationships and collaborate with other therapeutic focus areas and technology groups within the company, leveraging technologies to advance neuroscience research as a systems-level endeavor.
• Mentor the Neuroscience group, providing opportunities, visibility, and challenge in order to develop all group members to their maximum scientific and professional potential.
• Conduct or oversee review of neuroscience-related documents, including regulatory submissions, manuscripts, contracts, etc.

Requirements

• Both deep and broad expertise in the field of Neuroscience essential.
• Familiarity with cutting edge technology, including genetics medicines, and proven experience applying technology to neuroscience-related questions essential.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate both science and vision essential.
• Strong leadership skills with managerial and mentorship experience and excellence essential.
• Experience with administratively directing a group (managing budget and organization, etc.) essential.
• Exposure to drug development or similar regulated activities highly desirable.
• Broad network of colleagues and collaborators, strong publication record, and national/international reputation desirable.
• At least 10 years experience after PhD; 20+ years desirable; a minimum of 5 years in an industry or translational setting.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Doctorate/PHD/MD

Skills

• Deep and broad expertise in Neuroscience
• Familiarity with cutting edge technology, including genetics medicines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience with administratively directing a group
• Exposure to drug development or similar regulated activities
• Broad network of colleagues and collaborators
• Strong publication record
• Minimum of 10 years experience after PhD; 20+ years desirable; a minimum of 5 years in an industry or translational setting

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

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

Schedule

Many roles are required to be performed onsite.