Director, Publications

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 183,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director, Publications to lead cross-functional and alliance-wide publications teams, shaping publication plans and medical communication strategies to support asset-level medical strategies. You will collaborate with authors, Medical Affairs, and external agencies to ensure timely, compliant publication execution.

The role requires driving plan development, governance of manuscripts and presentations, and maintaining rigorous scientific and ethical

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional and alliance-wide publications team(s).
• Oversee annual publications plans and projects with senior management as needed.
• Define and build consensus on literature analyses to support publication strategy.
• Develop and evolve medical publication plans and communications.
• Ensure compliance with ethical reporting and regulatory standards; manage budgets with external agencies.

Job description

Director, Publications brings leadership to cross-functional and alliance-wide Publications teams via oversight of publication plan development and implementation (communication objectives, tactical planning) supporting medical strategies for assigned asset(s). This position is accountable for the strategic direction, operational performance, and overall outcomes of assigned publications plans, working in close collaboration with authors, Medical Affairs TA franchise partners, cross-functional stakeholders, and external agency partners. The ideal candidate brings a transparent, team-oriented, and agile mindset, adapting readily to evolving business needs, and consistently prioritizing what is best for the team and the broader organization over individual preferences.

Essential functions:

Lead and remain accountable for cross-functional and alliance-wide publications team(s)

Lead publications review of annual plans and projects with senior management as needed

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

Manage writers/agencies for individual pubs projects to effectively complete execution within specified timelines

Lead the development, management, and execution of Medical Publication Plans, including clinical manuscripts, abstracts, and scientific meeting presentations, ensuring scientific rigor and regulatory compliance at every stage.

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 all assigned publications to ensure quality, alignment with scientific communication platform, and compliance with standards for ethical reporting of study data

Oversee efficient and compliant financial management

Ensure full 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 affecting the team, bringing forward proposed solutions and ensuring timely escalation with recommended paths forward.

Working with Executive Director, Publications identify and lead meaningful process improvements and innovations initiatives, as appropriate based on business needs

Does this sound like you? 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.

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.

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/.

Salary Range (annually)

$183,100.00 - $305,200.00