Associate Director, Digital Health Technologies

Build our future together:The Associate Director – Digital Health Technology (DHT) leads the strategic management of one or more COA (Clinical Outcome Assessment) and DHT programs. This individual owns operational decisions — instrument selection, validation, debriefing, translation, DHT planning, vendor onboarding and oversight, quality, timelines, and budgets — for COA and DHT activities within assigned programs, in accordance with applicable regulations, ICH/GCP standards, and company SOPs. The role serves as a cross-functional liaison, raising awareness of Regeneron-specific COA/DHT/data integration needs, and provides oversight at both the clinical development unit/program level and the individual study level for eCOA and DHT technologies (e.g., wearables, sensors, ECG, spirometry). As the Subject Matter Expert, this person advises study teams on best practices to ensure regulatory compliance and data quality, manages vendor performance at the program level, and holds line management responsibility for staff recruitment, development, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
When & where:
Primary Location: Tarrytown, NYMay require up to 25% travelDiscover your role:Program & Study Oversight
Accountable for the successful, compliant delivery of eCOA and DHT (wearables, sensors, ECG, spirometry) across assigned clinical programsExecutes the COA/DHT development process — study design, execution, change control, and database lock activitiesOwns the overall success of COA/DHT development and strategy within assigned clinical development unit(s)/program(s)Maintains visibility into program status and issues; proactively communicates progress, risks, and changes affecting quality, timelines, or budgetReviews key metrics and KPIs across studies to track progress and vendor performanceEnsures inspection readiness throughout the clinical program lifecyclePlanning & Setup
Leads the Program Planning and Setup phases of eCOA/DHT, including:Guiding COA/DHT and digital endpoint selection through team collaboration and literature reviewSupporting Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR) with instrument developmentOverseeing cognitive debriefing, psychometric validation studies, and DHT verification, validation, and usability activitiesProvides input during protocol development to ensure consistency across the programProvides operational insight into COA/DHT selection, vendor options, timelines, and cost estimates during program/study developmentVendor Management
May own vendor relationship management, including:Vendor selection and maintenanceParticipation in vendor governance/oversight meetingsReview, negotiation, and standardization of vendor contracts and budgets with procurementEstablishing vendor performance metrics and reviewsDelivering standard vendor/sponsor expectations and operational processesActing as the point of contact for trial-specific and vendor-related escalations, ensuring preventative actions are implementedParticipates in eCOA, DHT, and translation vendor governance meetings as neededProblem Solving & Risk Management
Applies problem-solving strategies and maintains issue-tracking documentation to monitor progress and ensure timely resolutionProactively creates and implements risk mitigation strategiesProvides innovative, flexible COA/DHT solutions and scenario planning for cross-functional teamsDrives decision-making by integrating all COA/DHT operational considerations to ensure program goals are attainable before implementationActs as the point of contact for program- and study-level escalationsResourcing & Continuous Improvement
Responsible for COA/DHT resource forecasting and allocation across clinical studies/programsIdentifies and recommends changes to practices and policies; initiates and participates in strategic and continuous improvement projects within Global DevelopmentUtilizes AI as applicable to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of process and product developmentPeople Leadership
Directly supervises COA/DHT staff, including work assignments, performance management, recruitment, professional development, coaching, mentoring, ongoing training/compliance, and study support oversightThis role requires:Knowledge & Technical Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of COA and DHT systems development processes, including wearables, sensors, ECG, and spirometryUnderstanding of relevant industry trends in digital health technologies and digital endpointsAbility to apply AI and automation to improve DHT/eCOA processes and productsWorking knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelinesExtensive experience in global clinical trial operationsLeadership & Interpersonal Skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skillsAbility to provide strategic direction and guidance for clinical programsAbility to influence and negotiateAbility to build productive teams and collaborationsLine management experience with demonstrated mentoring and coaching skillsOperational & Analytical Skills
Analytical, data-driven approach to planning, executing, and problem-solvingStrong project management, cross-functional leadership, and organizational skillsBudget management experienceDemonstrated vendor management experienceEffective communication skills — verbal, written, and presentationWork Style
Proactive and self-disciplined; able to meet deadlines, manage time effectively, and prioritizeEducation:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferredExperience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experienceDoes 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.
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Salary Range (annually)
$157,200.00 - $256,600.00