Associate Director, External Data Acquisition and Delivery

Associate Director, External Data Acquisition and Delivery

Build our future together:At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking an Associate Director to join our Clinical Data Management team. As an Associate Director, External Data Acquisition and Delivery (EDAD), you will provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for External Data Acquisition and Delivery activities across Regeneron’s clinical trial portfolio and initiatives. You will ensure readiness of external data collection platforms, data conformance tools, reconciliation processes, and the delivery of high-quality, compliant external data from third-party vendors including laboratory, biomarker, Digital Health Technologies, imaging, ECG, PK, genomics, and specialty data. You will partner closely with Clinical Data Management, CROs, external vendors, and cross-functional partners to drive external data strategy, operational excellence, vendor oversight, digital transformation initiatives, and process improvements.This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.When & where:Work Location: Warren, NJHybrid; 4 days per week on site25% Travel may be requiredDiscover your role:Leading External Data Acquisition, integration, quality oversight, and delivery strategy across the clinical trial portfolioServing as a portfolio-level lead for external data quality and clinical-data operational strategyReviewing protocol requirements, vendor specifications, and operational data flowsLeading all aspects of development and maintenance of Data Transfer Specification (DTS) documents to ensure compliance with Regeneron standards and timelinesProviding expert mentorship on external data services including biomarker, eSource, eCOA, imaging, ECG, PK, genomics, and laboratory dataDriving external vendor oversight, onboarding, qualification, governance, and ongoing performance monitoringEstablishing and handling vendor KPIs, SLAs, and quality metricsGoverning reconciliation activities between EDC systems and vendor data platforms to ensure data integrity and consistencyMonitoring reconciliation metrics, discrepancy trends, and resolution timelines across studiesCollaborating with Database Development, Biostatistics, Study Data Managers, and external vendors to resolve complex data discrepanciesLeading process improvement initiatives, automation opportunities, and implementation of innovative external data solutionsManaging and developing a team of EDAD Managers, Specialists, and associates through coaching, mentoring, and performance managementSupporting SOP development, inspection readiness, audit activities, and regulatory complianceRepresenting EDAD in leadership forums, governance committees, and technology discussionsThis role requires:Minimum 10+ years of experience in Clinical Data Acquisition/Management within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industriesMinimum 4+ years of people management experienceDemonstrated experience overseeing external data reconciliation activities between EDC systems and vendor platformsExperience driving process improvements and vendor oversight in supervised environmentsBachelor’s degree in Science, Health, Mathematics, Computing, Information Systems, or a related fieldAdvanced degree preferredStrong expertise managing multiple clinical external data types including biomarker, imaging, eCOA, ECG, PK, genomics, laboratory, and Digital Health Technology dataAdvanced knowledge of external data reconciliation processes and EDC platforms such as Medidata Rave, Veeva, or Oracle InformExperience working with SAS, CSV, and XML data formatsStrong understanding of industry regulations including 21 CFR Part 11, ICH-GCP, and CDISC standardsProven experience handling external vendor relationships and driving accountability for quality deliverablesStrong leadership, people management, coaching, and mentoring capabilitiesStrategic thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and analytical skillsStrong project management and stakeholder management capabilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global environmentDoes 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.Salary Range (annually)$154,800.00 - $252,800.00Similar Jobs (1)Associate Director, External Data Acquisition and Deliveryremote typeHybridlocationsWarrentime typeFull timeposted onPosted TodayAbout UsRegeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases.Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.Read MoreFollow UsPrivacy Notice for Regeneron Job Prospects and Candidates© 2026 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved.