Executive Director, Responsible AI & Enterprise Governance

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We're looking for an Executive Director, Responsible AI & Enterprise Governance to join our fast-moving Enterprise Data & AI organization. You'll build and run our enterprise AI governance framework, setting the policies, standards, and controls that let Regeneron move fast with confidence, auditability, and trust. You'll partner closely with Legal, Compliance, and the CISO to keep AI use safe, compliant, and aligned with our values. This role reports to the SVP, Chief AI Officer, and offers the chance to shape governance as an accelerant for AI adoption, not a barrier to it.

When & where:

• Location: Sleepy Hollow, New York
• Work model/flexibility: 4 days a week on-site

Discover your role:

• Build and maintain Regeneron's enterprise AI policy framework, keeping it practical and enforceable
• Own the AI risk taxonomy, classifying use cases and setting controls that match their risk level
• Embed ethics and fairness principles into how AI systems are designed, built, and evaluated
• Set standards for AI transparency and explainability that hold up to regulators and stakeholders
• Track the AI regulatory landscape across FDA, EMA, and the EU AI Act
• Own GxP AI system validation and audit, keeping regulated systems audit-ready
• Assess AI vendors and platforms for governance, transparency, and risk
• Lead the enterprise AI incident management framework, from escalation through remediation

This role might be for you if you:

• Have built governance frameworks for AI or data systems in a complex, regulated enterprise
• Bring deep knowledge of AI risk, ethics, and model governance, with real-world experience putting it into practice
• Understand GxP validation requirements in a life sciences or biopharma setting
• Stay current on the AI regulatory landscape, including FDA AI/ML guidance and the EU AI Act
• Have enough technical depth in generative AI and LLM architecture to govern these systems with credibility
• Communicate and build trust across Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, and business leadership
• See governance as something that enables speed and trust, not something that slows things down
• Enjoy developing senior governance and risk talent

This role requires:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field (advanced degree required for certain scientific or clinical positions)
• 17+ years of experience in AI governance, risk management, regulatory affairs, or compliance

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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