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Senior Director Infectious Diseases
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 roles13 certified filings for “Associate Director Imaging” (Natural Sciences Managers) in NY: $201k–$281k, median $225k. Most were filed at wage level II (69%) — 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.
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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 Senior Director to lead our Infectious Diseases research team, setting strategic direction and identifying novel technological approaches to advance therapies for infectious diseases. In this role, you will guide drug targets from early discovery through clinical development, while representing Regeneron's Infectious Diseases research vision within the broader scientific community, cross-functional forums, and to senior leadership. 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 • Work model/flexibility: Onsite Discover your role: • Build, develop, and directly supervise the Infectious Diseases research team, providing strategy, vision, and both short-term and long-term goals • Communicate and align on priorities, policies, and goals between senior leadership and the broader Infectious Disease group • Identify new strategies or technologies, including antibody engineering, vaccine platforms, and genetic medicines, for pursuing novel infectious disease targets • Set priorities and drive go/no-go decisions for targets and projects as they move through the development pipeline • Represent the group's goals and vision in departmental, cross-functional, senior leadership, and external meetings • Collaborate broadly across therapeutic focus areas and technology groups, forging relationships that advance infectious disease research as a systems-level endeavor • Mentor the Infectious Diseases group, providing opportunities and challenge to develop team members to their full potential • Oversee review of infectious diseases-related documents, including regulatory submissions, manuscripts, and contracts This role requires: • BS/BA degree in a related field required; MS and/or Ph.D./M.D. • 15+ years of progressive industry/relevant professional experience • Deep and broad expertise in infectious disease research (e.g., virology, immunology, microbiology, or a related field) • Familiarity with cutting-edge technologies, including antibody engineering, vaccine platforms, and genetic medicines, with proven experience applying them to infectious disease questions • Strong leadership, managerial, and mentorship experience, along with experience administratively directing a group (e.g., managing budget and organization) • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate both science and vision • Preferred: exposure to drug development or similar regulated activities • Preferred: broad network of colleagues and collaborators, strong publication record, and national/international reputation 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