Associate Director Compliance Counsel

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA); United States; On-site; USD 176,000 - 287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Equity awards

401(k) company match

Health and wellness programs

Fitness centers

Insurance benefits (medical, dental,-视

Pension or retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Sleepy Hollow, NY, seeks an Associate Director, Compliance Counsel to oversee investigations and guide internal stakeholders on regulatory risks affecting global operations.

The role is four days onsite with a strong emphasis on cross-border compliance and policy development. The position requires a JD with 4+ years in pharma compliance, NY licensure eligibility, and proven experience in internal or government investigations.

Qualifications

• JD with 4+ years of validated experience, with at least 2 years in pharma compliance.
• Licensed to practice law in New York or eligible for in-house counsel.
• Experience conducting internal, compliance, and/or government investigations.
• Strong influencing skills to drive remedial actions.
• Knowledge of anti-kickback and anti-bribery prohibitions as they apply to pharma.

Responsibilities

• Respond to alleged violations by evaluating or initiating investigations.
• Lead investigations of alleged law or policy violations across countries.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on regulatory risks.
• Develop policies, procedures and guidance documents.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting Regeneron's global operations.
• Liaise with US and global Compliance or Law teams for timely updates.
• Advise on risks from international laws and regulations.

Skills

Investigations leadership

Regulatory compliance

Influencing skills

Anti-kickback knowledge

Education

JD (Juris Doctor)

Licensed to practice in NY / in-house eligible

Job description

Build our future together: In this role at Regeneron, the Associate Director, Compliance Counsel will work on investigations to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies. This role will coordinate and conduct compliance investigations and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on addressing risks associated with conducting business in global markets. The successful attorney will be able to work across the organization, establish positive relationships, and provide a neutral and informed perspective.

When & where

Location: Sleepy Hollow, NY

Work model/flexibility: 4 days onsite

Discover your role

• Responding to alleged violations of policies, procedures, and standards of Regeneron’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures
• Lead investigations of allegations of violations of law or policy, as may be needed, from various countries worldwide
• Provide support to partners on risks emanating from laws, codes and regulations
• Provide input into and develop policies, procedures and guidance documents
• Stay on top of legislative and regulatory developments impacting Regeneron’s global operations
• Liaise with other Compliance or Law Department functions both in the US and globally to ensure integrated support and timely updates.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on risks emanating from international laws, codes and regulations.
• Monitor and assess legislative and regulatory developments impacting Regeneron’s global operations.

This role requires

• You must have JD with 4+ years of validated experience, with at least 2 years working in or with pharmaceutical companies on healthcare compliance related activities.
• You are licensed to practice law in New York or eligible for licensure as a registered in-house counsel.
• You have experience conducting internal, compliance, and/or government investigations.
• You possess high level of influencing skills and ability to inspire change as it relates to implementing remedial actions.
• Knowledge of anti-kickback and anti-bribery prohibitions as they apply to pharmaceutical sales, off-label/inappropriate promotion issues, Open Payments Act reporting obligations, and other primary laws governing key pharmaceutical compliance areas is helpful.

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.

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
• 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 on‑site.

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.

Salary Range (annually) $176,100.00 - $287,300.00

About Us

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.