Onsite Associate Director, Clinical Diagnostics

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About the role

  • Associate Director leading clinical diagnostics strategy and development for Regeneron, focusing on companion diagnostic solutions aligned with drug approvals. Collaborating across teams while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Set the global CDx strategy for assigned programs, aligning diagnostic milestones with clinical and regulatory timelines for the therapeutic
  • Lead selection and oversight of IVD partners; negotiate scopes, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations; manage co-development and governance
  • Define assay intent and target product profiles (TPP) for CDx platforms (e.g., NGS, PCR, IHC, Immunoassays), ensuring analytical and clinical performance meets intended use
  • Partner with biomarker and clinical teams to integrate CDx into trial designs (screening, enrichment, stratification), including sample strategy and operational readiness
  • Drive analytical validation plans (e.g., accuracy, precision, sensitivity/specificity, LoD, reproducibility) and clinical validation strategies linking assay results to drug safety and efficacy
  • In collaboration with IVD Regulatory, support global regulatory strategy and submissions for CDx (e.g., FDA PMA/supplement, 510(k) where applicable, EU IVDR, PMDA), including pre-submission interactions and labeling alignment
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14971, CLSI guidelines, IVDR, GCP alignment for diagnostic use in trials)
  • Coordinate cross-functional working groups, remove program obstacles, and provide transparent status reporting to governance bodies
  • Oversee design transfer, manufacturing readiness, and supply planning with IVD partners to ensure clinical and commercial availability
  • Drive risk management and mitigation plans across technical, regulatory, operational, and commercial domains
  • Partner with commercial and medical affairs to shape CDx launch readiness (access, coverage, distribution, training, KOL engagement)

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., MS/PhD in molecular biology, pathology, biomedical engineering, or related) or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience in diagnostics development, with 4+ years leading CDx or IVD programs in pharmaceutical or diagnostics settings
  • Proven track record delivering CDx aligned to drug approvals, including successful analytical/clinical validation and regulatory submissions
  • Deep understanding of diagnostic platforms (NGS, PCR, IHC, Immunoassays) and associated validation standards and quality systems
  • Experience managing external IVD partners and complex, cross-functional programs
  • Strong knowledge of global regulations (FDA CDRH, EU IVDR, PMDA) and pathways for CDx approval and labeling
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to translate scientific and clinical needs into executable diagnostic solutions
  • Program leadership, planning, and risk management across multiple, fast-paced workstreams

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)
  • Fitness centers
  • 401(k) company match
  • Family support benefits
  • Equity awards
  • Annual bonuses
  • Paid time off
  • Paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave)

Job title

Associate Director, Clinical Diagnostics

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$176,100 - $287,300 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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