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Regeneron’s Precision Medicine Quantitative Biomarker team (PMQBS) is seeking a Principal Scientist with a blend of deep biomarker and translational-science expertise coupled with advanced computational and analytical skills. This role will focus primarily on the Oncology portfolio, and will encompass exploratory analyses and visualization of omics, EHR, wearable sensor, imaging, and other biomarker data. This position is also involved in the development of tools and dashboards for querying, visualizing, and cleaning data. The individual will work collaboratively with internal and external groups to assure data integrity, best practices for analytics and data visualization, and offering strategic insights to drive Precision Medicine objectives.

We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.

• Set and refine quantitative biomarker strategies across multiple programs, aligning with Precision Medicine Strategy Leads and senior stakeholders.
• Translate program objectives into testable hypotheses, analytical roadmaps, and decision criteria that inform clinical development and asset strategy.
• Architect exploratory analyses of multi-modal datasets (genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, clinical, and other biomarkers) to generate actionable insights.
• Define and review statistical frameworks, including hypothesis testing, modeling approaches, and power/sample‑size analyses, ensuring appropriate interpretation.
• Oversee the correct application of statistical models on integrated datasets and drive clear, decision-oriented interpretation for translational and clinical teams.
• Contribute to the vision for scalable, reproducible pipelines and automated workflows that support enterprise‑wide biomarker discovery and clinical development.
• Direct the design and enhancement of computational workflows for novel biomarkers; evaluate, integrate, or build tools as needed.
• Provide guidance on data cleaning, integration, and visualization standards to enable robust, interpretable analyses.

• Proficient in statistical modeling/regression, machine learning, and related data integration/blending techniques.
• Experienced in implementing scalable workflows on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experienced in Linux and/or cloud environments, shell scripting, and notebook‑based workflows.
• Knowledgeable of structured data and data mapping for systems integration, data provisioning, and consumption.
• Experience with version control and AI coding assistants such as Claude Code is strongly preferred.
• Knowledgeable of structured data and data mapping for systems integration, data provisioning, and consumption.

To be considered for this role, you must have at minimum a PhD with 2 years, or Masters with 5 years of relevant industry experience in one of the following or otherwise related quantitative fields: Computer Science, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Quantitative Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Analytics, Biostatistics. A working understanding of Clinical trials is a strong plus.

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, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company’s business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.‑based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

$128,600.00 - $210,000.00