Director, Publications

BioSpace; Village of Sleepy Hollow (NY); On-site; USD 183,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron is seeking a Director, Publications, to join our Medical Affairs team. You will lead cross-functional and alliance-wide publication strategy for assigned assets, guiding publication plans and ensuring high-quality scientific communications across programs.

You will manage external agencies, oversee budgets and SOWs, align content with ethical reporting standards, and drive process improvements with the Executive Director, Publications.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 7+ years in medical communications or publications management.
• Minimum 3 years leading cross-functional, therapy-area publication plans independently.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-asset publication plans and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional and alliance-wide publications teams.
• Review annual publication plans with senior management and ensure alignment with strategy.
• Manage budget, agency performance, and SOW-related activities.
• Oversee content quality, ethical reporting, and regulatory compliance across publications.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget oversight

Agency management

Education

PhD, PharmD, or MD

Tools

SOW management

Publication platforms

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, Publications, to join our Medical Affairs team, supporting cross-functional and alliance-wide publication strategy for assigned therapeutic assets. In this role, you will lead the strategic direction and operational performance of publication plans while collaborating with authors, Medical Affairs partners, cross-functional collaborators, and external agency partners.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & Where

Location: Sleepy Hollow, NY or Warren, NJ

Work model/flexibility: On-site 4 days/week. If based in Warren, NJ, travel to Sleepy Hollow will be expected.

Discover Your Role

• Lead and accountable for cross-functional and alliance-wide publications teams.
• Lead publications review of annual plans and projects with senior management
• Lead in defining and building consensus on terms for literature and gap analyses to support scientific communication platform development and publication strategy
• Pub plan and medical communication strategy development and evolution
• Partner with procurement for agency selection and agency performance management
• Budget accountability for agency external resource scope of work (SOW) development, budget tracking, and invoicing according to approved SOW/PO, reflecting work completed
• Manage writers/agencies for individual pubs projects to effectively complete execution within specified timelines
• Responsibility for alignment on scientific content/communication objectives, author invitations, collection of author agreements, securing medical/clinical lead materials for kick-off meeting discussions, author kick-off calls
• Review assigned publications ensuring quality, alignment with scientific communication platform, and compliance with standards for ethical reporting of study data
• Oversee efficient and compliant financial management
• Ensure adherence to established compliance, regulatory, and ethical standards across all publication activities, including disclosure requirements, TOV guidelines, billing practices, and review documentation
• Proactively identify and communicate operational risks, delays, or issues
• Working with Executive Director, Publications identify and lead meaningful process improvements and innovations initiatives, as appropriate based on business needs

This Role Requires

• Doctorate scientific degree required (PhD, PharmD, or MD) along with 7+ years of experience in medical communications or publications management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Minimum 3 years of experience independently leading cross-functional, therapeutic area-specific publication plans
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-asset publication plans, ideally within Oncology, Ophthalmology, Hematology, or Rare Diseases
• Experience managing external agency partners and publication vendors, including budget oversight and SOW management

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.

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.

Salary Range (annually)

$183,100.00 - $305,200.00