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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development, CV/Renal/Metabolism

Medical AffairsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$333k-$451k

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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 Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development to join our Cardiovascular/Renal/Metabolism team, supporting programs focused on obesity and related comorbidities.

In this role, you will serve as Scientific and Medical Lead for clinical team(s), guiding development strategy and regulatory submissions while collaborating with Operational Leads, discovery teams, and Global Patient Safety. This role reports to an Executive Medical Director, Internal Medicine.

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

When & Where

  • Location: Tarrytown, NY, Cambridge, MA, or Warren, NJ
  • Travel: 10% to relevant conferences

Discover Your Role

  • Develop innovative clinical strategies to shorten development cycles amid an evolving regulatory landscape
  • Design efficient, robust Phase 2/3 programs
  • Partner with discovery teams to inform next-generation targets and lead Phase 1 clinical testing plans for initial PK/PD and safety characterization
  • Safeguard patient safety in clinical studies and support signal detection from post-marketing surveillance
  • Act as medical expert and leader in interactions with external stakeholders
  • Plan and execute publication and clinical communication strategy, and contribute to key external presentations

Ensure the quality of clinical documents, including investigator brochures, protocols, study reports, and regulatory submission materials

This Role Requires

MD or Equivalent Advanced Medical Degree

Clinical training in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology or Cardiology (board certified or eligible) strongly preferred

Minimum of 4+ years of clinical development experience in industry, including protocol design, study start-up, and study team execution

Experience with regulatory filings and health authority interactions preferred

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Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! 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 careers.regeneron.com. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

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. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

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)

$333,300.00 - $450,900.00

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Medical Director will serve as the scientific and medical lead for clinical teams, guiding development strategy and regulatory submissions for obesity and related comorbidities. They will also partner with discovery teams to inform targets and ensure the quality of clinical documents such as protocols and study reports.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent advanced medical degree with clinical training in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, or Cardiology. A minimum of 4+ years of clinical development experience in the industry, including protocol design and regulatory interaction, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical strategyPharmacokineticsPharmacodynamicsMedical writing

Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$392k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $371k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Medical Affairs pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Medical Affairs listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 269 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cambridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.39M≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,476/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Biotechnology
Tarrytown, New York
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Pension or Retirement Benefits
Equity Awards
Annual Bonuses