Director, GMP AI Engineering

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Director of AI Engineering to lead the AI function for Industrial Operations & Product Supply (IOPS). You will govern AI in a regulated GMP setting, drive AI use cases, and develop education programs to enable adoption across the business.

You will partner with Quality and enterprise AI leaders to deliver measurable value. You will translate AI strategy to senior leaders, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and ensure readiness for audits and inspections

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience leading AI programs in regulated environments.
• Experience with AI governance, validation, and model risk management is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to translate AI strategy for executives.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the IOPS AI roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Govern AI within GMP environment and maintain governance framework.
• Ensure audit and inspection readiness for AI systems.
• Deliver AI use cases end-to-end from translation to deployment and value.
• Lead AI education and enablement across IOPS and drive adoption.

Skills

AI governance

GMP environment

data integrity

stakeholder communication

leadership

team mentorship

regulatory compliance

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Science

extensive senior leadership experience

Job description

Team: Industrial Operations & Product Supply

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Director, AI Engineering to lead the AI function for our Industrial Operations and Product Supply (IOPS) organization — spanning governance and compliant operation of AI in a regulated environment, delivery of IOPS-specific AI use cases, and the education and enablement programs that drive adoption across the business. In this role, you will translate AI capability into adopted, measurable value — partnering with Quality, enterprise AI, and senior leaders across IOPS — while leading and developing a high-performing multidisciplinary team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where

• Location: Troy, New York

Discover your role

• Own and execute the IOPS AI roadmap in alignment with business goals, including use-case intake, prioritization, and value measurement across a mature and growing project portfolio
• Operate and evolve AI governance within a GMP environment — maintaining the IOPS AI policy and governance framework, computer system classification, validation procedures, qualified access, and data integrity — in close partnership with Quality and functional stakeholders
• Sustain audit and inspection readiness for AI systems and governance processes; represent IOPS AI practices to internal and external assessors
• Deliver IOPS-specific AI use cases end to end with an established multidisciplinary team, from business-need translation through deployment, adoption, and measured value
• Lead AI education and enablement across IOPS — including fluency curricula for audiences from operators to executives, an embedded advocate network, and engagement channels that convert demand into adoption
• Partner with Regeneron’s enterprise AI organization to adopt corporate platforms, tools, and standards, adapting them for GMP use rather than building parallel capability
• Translate between technology and leadership, communicating AI strategy, risk, and value clearly to senior leaders across the organization
• Lead, develop, and mentor an established high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning

This role requires

• BS/BA in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline
• Associate Director: 10+ years of industry experience required
• Director: 12+ years of industry experience required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered; level determined based on qualifications
• Proven experience leading applied AI programs across governance, delivery, and education or adoption in a regulated environment
• Direct experience operating AI or computerized systems in a GMP/GxP environment, including computer system validation, system classification, data integrity, and inspection readiness; pharmaceutical manufacturing or similarly regulated environment strongly preferred
• Track record of delivering AI and intelligent automation use cases with measurable business value in manufacturing or operations settings
• Experience building education, fluency, or enablement programs and champion or advocate networks that scale adoption without proportional headcount growth
• Working fluency with the modern AI landscape including language models, machine learning, and intelligent automation, with sufficient technical depth to lead engineers, evaluate solutions, and govern systems credibly
• Familiarity with Responsible AI principles; experience with model risk, model credibility, or AI validation and assurance frameworks a plus
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across organizational lines and advocate effectively for AI initiatives with executive audiences

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.

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.

• Location: Tarrytown, United States of America, Seattle, United States of America

We invest in your health and stability so you can focus on making meaningful impact. Below is a highlight of benefit programs that may be available to you, depending on your country of employment, role, etc.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Global wellness support & benefits access
• Paid time off, personal/flexibility hours and holiday leave