Senior Director - Research Solutions

Regeneron; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron is seeking a Senior Director, Research Solutions to lead the Research Digital & Technology organization within the India Global Capability Center in Hyderabad. You will architect and scale digital, data, AI, and laboratory technology solutions across global biotech research teams.

You will partner with Research and Technology leaders to drive strategic digital initiatives, ensure compliance and security, and build a high-performance engineering culture that accelerates scientific

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, or 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.
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience such as MS, MBA, PhD, or related scientific/technical qualification preferred.
• Experience leading enterprise digital transformation initiatives supporting Research

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Biotech domain knowledge

Cloud platforms

AI/ML

Data engineering

Bioinformatics

Software engineering

Security & compliance

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/IT/Engineering/Life Sciences/Bioinformatics

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

CI/CD tooling

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.

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 the 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,