Associate Director, Lab Orchestration

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

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About The Position

The Associate Director of Lab Orchestration you will be responsible for leading designing, integrating, and deploying the orchestration layer that connects QC laboratory systems into a cohesive, compliant, and automated ecosystem. This role bridges QC operations, IT/OT, automation, and data governance to enable end-to-end digital QC workflows. As an Associate Director, a typical day might include the following: Lead the design and implementation of the QC Lab Orchestration Layer, enabling workflow coordination across all Laboratory instruments and middleware. Define integration patterns (APIs, event-driven, message queues, file-based where needed). Ensure scalability, resilience, and performance of lab integrations. Translate QC business processes into orchestrated digital workflows. Enable automated sample lifecycle management, test execution, result capture, review, and release. Support real-time and near-real-time data flow from lab instruments to enterprise systems. Assist in annual IT budgeting, vendor negotiations, and resource allocation. Ensure integrations comply with GxP, ALCOA+, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11 and data integrity requirements. Partner with Quality and CSV teams to support validation strategies (risk-based, CSA where applicable). Ensure auditability, traceability, and controlled change management. Act as the primary integration point between QC, IT, automation, and external vendors. Evaluate vendor platforms and integration tools for orchestration capabilities. Lead technical discussions with system integrators and software suppliers. Support incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Make decisions on integration patterns and drive a connected lab progression in 2026 and beyond Ensure resiliency is incorporated into our architecture- as we move into a connected lab platform This role may be for you if you have: Knowledge of integration technologies: REST APIs, middleware/iPaaS, message brokers, ETL Familiarity with orchestration/workflow engines Understanding of lab instrument connectivity and data flows Experience with cloud and/or hybrid architectures (AWS, Azure, or similar)

Requirements

• BS/BA in Information Technology or related field
• 10 + years industry experience in Information Systems and Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8 of those years should be in managing employees and budgets
• 7+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of integration technologies: REST APIs, middleware/iPaaS, message brokers, ETL
• Familiarity with orchestration/workflow engines
• Understanding of lab instrument connectivity and data flows
• Experience with cloud and/or hybrid architectures (AWS, Azure, or similar)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a biotech/pharma environment.
• Experience with IT Compliance guidelines including PICS, CFR21 Part 11, Annex 11 and GAMP

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the QC Lab Orchestration Layer, enabling workflow coordination across all Laboratory instruments and middleware.
• Define integration patterns (APIs, event-driven, message queues, file-based where needed).
• Ensure scalability, resilience, and performance of lab integrations.
• Translate QC business processes into orchestrated digital workflows.
• Enable automated sample lifecycle management, test execution, result capture, review, and release.
• Support real-time and near-real-time data flow from lab instruments to enterprise systems.
• Assist in annual IT budgeting, vendor negotiations, and resource allocation.
• Ensure integrations comply with GxP, ALCOA+, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11 and data integrity requirements.
• Partner with Quality and CSV teams to support validation strategies (risk-based, CSA where applicable).
• Ensure auditability, traceability, and controlled change management.
• Act as the primary integration point between QC, IT, automation, and external vendors.
• Evaluate vendor platforms and integration tools for orchestration capabilities.
• Lead technical discussions with system integrators and software suppliers.
• Support incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Make decisions on integration patterns and drive a connected lab progression in 2026 and beyond
• Ensure resiliency is incorporated into our architecture- as we move into a connected lab platform

Benefits

• 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!
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director