Director, GMP AI Engineering

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA); United States; On-site; USD 148,000 - 287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Equity awards

401(k) company match

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Director of AI Engineering in Troy, NY to lead the AI function for IOPS. You will govern AI in a GMP environment, deliver IOPS-specific AI use cases, and build education programs that drive adoption across the business.

A multidisciplinary team will report to you, with senior leaders and Quality partners ensuring value and compliance. This role requires strong AI and governance background, plus 10+ years at Associate Director level or 12+ years at

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Science, or related discipline required.
• 10+ years of industry experience for Associate Director or 12+ for Director.
• Proven leadership of AI programs in regulated settings (GMP/GxP).

Responsibilities

• Lead IOPS AI roadmap with governance, delivery, and education.
• Maintain AI policy, governance framework, data integrity, and validation.
• Sustain audit readiness and represent AI practices to assessors.
• Deliver end-to-end AI use cases with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop AI education programs to drive adoption across IOPS.

Skills

AI leadership

Governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic communication

Stakeholder management

Education

BS/BA in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline

Tools

GMP environment knowledge

Computer system validation

Job description

Build our future together: 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

Work model/flexibility: 8am - 4:30pm

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

Salary Range (annually) $147,800.00 - $286,900.00

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.

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.