Director, Global Partnership and Trial Optimization

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc is seeking a Director, Global Development Strategic Partnerships to identify, establish, and manage strategic relationships with external organisations. You will coordinate across a matrix of teams to create partnership opportunities that strengthen clinical development and broader R&D objectives.

This role requires deep drug development knowledge, strong partner networks, and excellent communication skills to drive collaboration from identification through

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the drug development process.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining partner relationships at all organisational levels.
• Strong relationships in life sciences, especially with academic medical centres and large health systems.
• Business and financial acumen with strategic planning and execution experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects within a matrix organisation.
• Outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and consensus-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a long-term strategy for external partnerships to support clinical trials and research.
• Identify and evaluate external partners based on needs and capability gaps.
• Coordinate evaluation and opportunities, involving internal experts as needed.
• Align new opportunities with existing and prospective partner organisations.
• Support contract drafting and execution while maintaining relationship continuity.
• Manage external partnership opportunities with project management and other teams.
• Maintain clear communication with internal and external partners for continuity and alignment.
• Collaborate across functions to prioritise partnerships and identify innovative opportunities.

Skills

Partnership management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Matrix collaboration

Job description

Build our future together

Regeneron is founded on the belief that the right idea, combined with the right team, can lead to significant transformations. Our growing global network is dedicated to inventing, developing, and commercializing medicines that change lives for those with serious diseases. In doing so, we are pioneering innovative approaches to science, manufacturing, and commercialization, as well as redefining our understanding of health.

We are seeking a Director, Global Development Strategic Partnerships to identify, establish, and manage strategic relationships with external organisations and institutions. You will coordinate across a matrix of teams to create partnership opportunities that strengthen clinical development, clinical research, and Regeneron’s broader R&D objectives. You will support partnership agreements from identification and evaluation through contract drafting, execution, and ongoing relationship management, working closely with internal leaders to maintain collaboration, continuity, and alignment.

When & where

Uxbridge (hybrid).

Discover your role

• Develop a long‑term, company‑wide strategy for working with external organisations to support clinical trials and translational and basic research.
• Identify and evaluate external partners based on agreed organisational needs, opportunities, and capability gaps.
• Drive the evaluation and coordination of partnership opportunities, engaging internal experts when additional support is required.
• Coordinate new opportunities with existing and prospective partner organisations.
• Support contract drafting and execution while remaining connected to strategic relationships throughout the agreement lifecycle.
• Manage and track external partnership opportunities in collaboration with project management and other external‑facing colleagues.
• Build consistent communication channels with internal and external partners to maintain continuity, alignment, and productive relationships.
• You work collaboratively across functions to prioritise strategic partnerships and identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency.

This role requires

• Previous experience and a deep understanding of the drug development process.
• A proven track record of developing and maintaining partner relationships at all organisational levels.
• Strong existing relationships and a positive reputation within the life sciences industry, particularly with academic medical centres and large health systems.
• Strong business and financial management acumen, with experience in strategic planning and tactical execution.
• The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and projects with urgency while working within a matrix organisation.
• Outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and consensus‑building skills, with the ability to communicate accurately and concisely.

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.

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.