Manager, R&D Thought Leadership and Reputation

As Manager, R&D Thought Leadership & Reputation Communications, you will play a key role in shaping and executing integrated external communications that strengthen Regeneron’s reputation, advance our scientific narrative, and position our Research & Development (R&D) senior leaders as industry authorities. You’ll translate complex science into compelling stories and orchestrate programs that engage key audiences across channels.

This role is based at our Sleepy Hollow, NY or Tarrytown, NY location with a minimum of four days onsite per week required – this role is not open to fully remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Why it matters:

You will bridge corporate reputation and stakeholder engagement through public-facing, above-brand R&D storytelling, reputation campaigns, and executive communications across owned, earned and social channels—elevating visibility, trust and impact among key audiences.

Reporting to the Director, Research Communications—with a dotted line to the Director, Global Development Communications—this role sits within the Corporate Communications team in Corporate Affairs. You will partner closely with the Product & Pipeline Communications, Patient Advocacy and R&D teams.

A typical day might include:

• Supporting development of a comprehensive external communications strategy aligned to R&D and enterprise objectives, clarifying goals and audiences, key messages, and the owned, earned, social and paid channel mix.

• Collaborating with scientists, physician-scientists, medical affairs, regulatory, and operational teams to translate complex scientific topics into compelling stories for use on our corporate website, social media channels, and communications campaigns.

• Identifying and securing speaking engagements, media opportunities, and events for R&D functional leaders; preparing spokespeople with briefing documents and message maps; and building and maintaining relationships with trade media by proactively pitching stories and responding to inquires, as appropriate.

• Leading project management and execution of reputation-building campaigns including content planning and creation, managing reviews and approvals, and ensuring on-time delivery.

• Overseeing external PR agencies/vendors and external partners to drive quality, timelines, budgets, and integration across workstreams.

• Defining measurement plans and dashboards using data and feedback to optimize content and demonstrate impact.

This role might be for you if:

• You think strategically and execute tactically to deliver measurable business outcomes.

• You have exceptional writing, storytelling, and editing skills, and can translate complex scientific concepts into engaging multimedia content.

• You excel at project management and can lead multiple initiatives simultaneously within a matrixed organization.

• You bring strong business acumen and a creative, innovative mindset to problem-solving.

• You have experience shaping executive presence and social media campaigns (LinkedIn).

• You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced and collaborative team environment.

• You are proactive and agile, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.

• You have experience managing agencies and/or multiple vendors with strong integration skills.

• You take a data-driven approach to communications planning, optimization and measurement.

• You are passionate about science and relentlessly curious.

To be consider for this role you have:

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. You bring 7+ years of professional experience in strategic corporate healthcare communications, with a focus on pharmaceutical or biotech communications preferred. Agency experience preferred.

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 https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. 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.

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