Executive Director, Global Patient Safety Sciences Delivery

Regeneron; Dublin; On-site; EUR 172,500 - 288,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses or incentive plans

Health and wellness programs

Family support benefits

Job summary

Regeneron based in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Patient Safety team. This pivotal role drives safety operations across therapeutic areas and ensures compliance with regulations while fostering cross-functional partnerships.

Ideal candidates will hold an M.D., PA, Ph.D., or Pharm.D. and have over 17 years of experience in pharmacovigilance, including significant leadership responsibilities. Join our mission to make a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Qualifications

• 17+ years of experience in pharmacovigilance or clinical experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 6+ years of team leadership and people-management experience.
• Preferred experience in operations oversight within a global patient safety organization.

Responsibilities

• Define strategy for standardization and execution of core activities across all products.
• Oversee training programs for GPS Safety Sciences.
• Ensure compliance and quality management of Safety Sciences Operations.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Strong attention to detail

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

M.D., PA, Ph.D. or Pharm.D. degree

Board Certification in a relevant clinical specialty

Job description

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking an Executive Director to join our Patient Safety team. The Executive Director, Global Patient Safety Sciences Delivery serves as the key point of contact for all Safety Sciences operations and risk‑related responsibilities across all Therapeutic Areas. This role drives consistency across portfolio activities such as data transformation, safety surveillance, SMT preparation, early draft of aggregate reports, signal evaluations, and label enhancement justifications, and oversees processes and written procedures for safety governance. It partners cross‑functionally with Safety Sciences TAHs and other leaders and serves as a member of the GPS Leadership Team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast‑growing, science‑driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & Where

• Work Location: Dublin, Ireland
• Travel: As needed

Discover Your Role

• Define the strategy to ensure standardization and consistency in execution of core activities (e.g., signal detection, authoring sections for safety documents) across all products and TAs through development of common practices, processes, and templates
• Oversee relevant training programs for GPS Safety Sciences, including a standardized training curriculum, proficiency matrix, and knowledge management repository
• Enable the Global Capability Center (GCC) to operate more efficiently and scale with the demands of the business
• Develop innovative approaches to delivering core activities that integrate new technologies, including AI

Operational Delivery Oversight

• Ensure compliance and quality management of Safety Sciences Operations activities, including compliance with all regulations and establishment of SOPs and associated monitoring tools
• Oversee all aspects of signal detection coordination and signal management process across all TAs, including Safety Monitoring Team (SMT), Safety Surveillance Plan (SSP) and Signal Evaluation Report (SER)
• Coordinate and support high‑quality, timely, and compliant delivery of benefit‑risk assessment for periodic safety reports (e.g., DSURs, PSURs) and support Safety Sciences Strategy in contributing medical and safety perspectives to the GPS portfolio of documents (e.g., ARM, RMP, SMP) where required
• Set and oversee the framework for aggregate safety data analysis to ensure effective coordination and delivery

Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Serve as strategic point of contact to enable SS operational delivery in partnership with TAHs and GPS Leads
• Partner with key Regeneron interfaces (e.g., Clinical, Regulatory, Med Affairs, Biostats & Data Management)

Talent Development & Organizational Leadership

• Build, coach, and scale a high‑performing team, and drive succession planning and talent pipelines
• Lead talent strategy and leadership development initiatives that strengthen capabilities across the organization

This Role Requires

• Minimum M.D., PA, Ph.D. or Pharm.D. degree; Board Certification or equivalent in a relevant clinical specialty; MBA is an advantage
• 17+ years total experience in PV or relevant clinical experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• 6+ years of leading a team and people‑management experience
• Preferred experience with oversight of operations within a global patient safety organization
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to assess and optimize Safety operations processes, drive consistency, and ensure high‑quality, compliant execution across activities
• Strong leadership capabilities and presence, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, organizational and workload planning skills, and the ability to manage multiple different projects simultaneously

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, 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, reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. Compensation is disclosed in accordance with applicable law and may include salary ranges that are determined within relevant ranges based on country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, CBAs may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.

Salary Range (annually)

€172,500.00 - €288,300.00