Physician Scientist, Neuroscience & Ophthalmology Genetics

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 Physician Scientist to join our Neuroscience and Ophthalmology Therapeutic Area Genetics (TAG) team within the Regeneron Genetics Center. In this role, you will translate human genetic evidence into actionable insights across neurological, psychiatric, ophthalmological, hearing-, and aging-related diseases, designing and interpreting large, complex genetic studies while collaborating with Genome Informatics, Analytical Genomics, Clinical Informatics, and other RGC teams.

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

Discover your role:

Apply human genetics to target discovery, indication selection, and identification of patient subgroups likely to respond to treatment

Design, execute, and interpret genetics studies alongside human genetics scientists, bioinformaticians, and statistical geneticists

Partner with Therapeutic Area Genetics colleagues and RGC teams to deliver complex, high-quality scientific work

Generate, summarize, and present findings to internal and external audiences

Lead or contribute to scientific reports and publications

Represent the TAG team in cross-functional initiatives across RGC and Regeneron

Collaborate with external industry and academic partners in scientific consortia

This role requires:

MD or MD/PhD with a strong background in human genetics or genetic epidemiology

Experience designing and leading human genetics studies that deliver medically relevant findings

Knowledge of study designs and analyses such as GWAS, exome, or genome sequencing across cohort, case-control, or family-based studies

Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex genetic findings to varied audiences

Familiarity with statistical genetics applications (e.g., polygenic risk scores, quantitative trait analyses, Mendelian randomization) and programming/statistical software (e.g., Python, R) preferred

Experience integrating genetics with other "omics" technologies (e.g., epigenetics, proteomics, RNA-seq) preferred

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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.

Salary Range (annually)

$243,600.00 - $329,400.00