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Principal Scientist, Biologics Drug Product Development (DPDT)
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC · 🇺🇸 TARRYTOWN
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 290 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 40 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles7 certified filings for “Scientist-Research & Tech Development” (Molecular and Cellular Biologists) in MA: $124k–$188k, median $130k. Most were filed at wage level II (71%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC
The US Department of Labor certified 290 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 40 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 Principal Scientist to join our Drug Product Development & Technology (DPDT) team. You'll lead drug product development activities from candidate selection and pre-clinical development through clinical development and commercialization for a variety of drug modalities, which may include protein (antibody), siRNA, peptides, bioconjugates (antibody-oligo or antibody-drug), and AAV, across a variety of drug and delivery presentations including liquid and lyophilized DP and novel drug delivery technologies. You'll work independently to lead your project/program(s), applying biochemical, biophysical, and/or microbiology principles to execute both simple and complex experiments and processes. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide. When & where: • Shift Requirements: Full-time, standard business hours, with flexibility to support before- and after-hours executive meetings, town halls, and corporate events • Location: On-site in Tarrytown, NY Discover your role: • Works independently and applies technical knowledge to design rigorous experiments that may include formulation, analytical, and process development and technology transfer • Acts as a resource and is recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) within their field; applies QbD approaches to drug product development and stays knowledgeable about current regulatory guidelines • Applies scientific and statistical knowledge of software packages (JMP or equivalent) to support study design and data analysis • Independently makes decisions of moderate complexity in a timely manner, including with limited information, understanding how decisions impact target priorities and cross-functional teams; uses a risk-based approach to make complex decisions and demonstrates judgment on when feedback from management is needed • Receives information and direction from leadership, and is responsible for planning and leading complex, long-term projects • Collaborates effectively as an SME and within cross-functional teams to support timely execution of deliverables • Proactively researches and implements new approaches toward problem-solving and/or process optimization for product development and new technology evaluations; capable of diving into novel fields and developing expertise needed in new areas or technologies • Brings managerial experience with demonstrated success developing direct reports; trains junior scientists in technical skills and mentors junior colleagues • Communicates effectively with varied audiences internally and externally, clearly explaining technical data that support recommendations or strategic direction • Participates in team meetings and prepares data presentations and documents, including publications and patents • Generates internal reports and authors external documents, which may include protocols, technical reports, risk assessments, regulatory documents, and patents • Maintains complete and accurate laboratory record documentation and complies with all data integrity procedures and system requirements, including ELN, SDMS, LIMS, and EDMS • Engages in lab and instrument maintenance activities, acting as instrument SME or team lead, and may champion implementation of new instrumentation and analytical techniques • Complies with environmental, health, and safety requirements This role requires: • A PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biophysics, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant industry experience in the biophar