Senior Director Research Solutions

BioSpace; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron seeks a Senior Director for Research Solutions to lead the India Global Capability Center, shaping digital capabilities across research and preclinical functions. You will drive AI, data platforms, and cloud-native solutions to accelerate discovery, partnering with global leaders to deliver scalable, compliant engineering programs.

You will guide organizational design, talent development, and governance while maintaining high security and cross-functional impact.

Qualifications

• This role requires significant leadership experience within biotechnology or life sciences environments.
• Strong knowledge of modern cloud technologies, distributed systems, and data platforms.
• Experience enabling AI/ML innovation and research analytics through scalable platforms.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Research Digital & Technology organization within the India GCC.
• Build and expand research technology capabilities through hiring and org design.
• Partner with leadership to define digital strategies accelerating discovery and innovation.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of scientific applications, lab automation, AI capabilities, and cloud-native solutions.
• Drive operational excellence, platform reliability, and observability across engineering teams.
• Establish secure engineering standards across SDLC, CI/CD, and data governance.
• Influence senior collaborators within a large global matrix organization.
• Lead vendor and partner management while building internal engineering capabilities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Biotech/pharma industry experience

AI/ML innovation

Security and data protection

Executive communication skills

Matrix organization collaboration

Change management

Problem solving

Cloud technologies

Distributed systems

APIs and data platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, or a related field

Job description

Build Our Future TogetherRegeneron 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.

Build Our Future TogetherRegeneron 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.

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Senior Director, Research Solutions to join our Research Digital & Technology organization. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for building and scaling Research technology capabilities within our Global Capability Center while serving as a strategic partner to Research and Technology leaders worldwide. You will lead the delivery of innovative digital, data, AI, scientific computing, bioinformatics, and laboratory technology solutions that accelerate scientific discovery and preclinical research. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital transformation in Research through technology innovation, organizational growth, operational excellence, and close collaboration with global scientific teams.

When & Where

Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)

Discover Your Role

• Lead and scale the Research Digital & Technology organization within the India Global Capability Center, fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and innovation-driven culture.
• Build and expand Research technology capabilities through strategic hiring, onboarding, talent development, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Partner with Research and Technology leadership teams to define and implement business-aligned digital strategies that accelerate scientific discovery and innovation.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of scientific applications, laboratory automation, bioinformatics platforms, data engineering, AI/ML capabilities, and cloud-native solutions supporting Research functions.
• Drive operational excellence through Agile delivery, engineering standard methodologies, platform reliability, performance metrics, observability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain secure, compliant, and scalable engineering standards across the software development and data lifecycles, ensuring high-quality, auditable solutions.
• Drive adoption of advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning capabilities by implementing platforms and solutions that enhance scientific productivity and research outcomes.
• Act as a strategic advisor by translating complex scientific and research challenges into scalable digital, data, and technology solutions.
• Lead vendor, partner, and delivery ecosystem management while building sustainable internal engineering capabilities within the GCC.
• Communicate effectively with executive leadership and multi-functional stakeholders across global regions, driving alignment, transparency, and informed decision-making.

This Role Requires

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant leadership experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, or other research-intensive environments.
• Deep understanding of scientific research processes, including biology, genetics/genomics, bioinformatics, lab automation, imaging, and research data management.
• Experience leading large-scale technology organizations spanning software engineering, data engineering, platform engineering, bioinformatics, and scientific computing subject areas.
• Strong knowledge of modern cloud technologies, distributed systems, research data platforms, APIs, integration architecture, and engineering standard methodologies.
• Experience establishing engineering and data governance standards across secure SDLC, CI/CD, automated testing, observability, infrastructure automation, and data quality frameworks.
• Experience building and scaling Global Capability Center (GCC) organizations and leading geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience enabling AI/ML innovation, research analytics, and scientific computing capabilities through scalable platforms and engineering practices.
• Strong understanding of security, privacy, compliance, identity and access management, and data protection controls supporting sensitive scientific and research data.
• Proven ability to influence senior collaborators and operate effectively within complex global matrix organizations.
• Strong organizational leadership, critical thinking, change management, problem-solving, and executive communication skills.
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience such as MS, MBA, PhD, or related scientific/technical qualification preferred.
• Experience leading enterprise digital transformation initiatives supporting Research, Preclinical Development, or Scientific Discovery organizations.
• Experience working across highly matrixed global organizations and collaborating with scientific, technology, data, architecture, security, and product teams.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies, advanced analytics, AI-enabled platforms, and digital capabilities supporting the research and innovation lifecycle.

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.

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 onsite.

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