Regeneron [NASDAQ: REGN]

Jerry Roberts

Scientific Progress Steward

Jerry Roberts is currently Vice President of Corporate Security for Regeneron, an organization that relies on corporate security to protect people and vital research environments within its biotech business. Prior to joining the pharmaceuticals industry, Roberts worked for over twenty years with the FBI in various roles including counter terrorism, intelligence and national security. Roberts’ career shows a continued commitment to dealing with risk in environments where the consequences of disruption have high stakes.

When Protection Extends Beyond Facilities

Security leadership in biotechnology carries responsibilities that differ from many other industries. The challenge is not limited to safeguarding buildings or responding to incidents. Research programs, intellectual property and the people advancing scientific discoveries all exist within a broader risk landscape.

Roberts' role sits within that reality. His work requires balancing protective measures with the practical needs of a research-driven organization. Scientists, researchers and business teams need environments that support collaboration and discovery, yet those same environments must remain resilient against physical and emerging threats.

That balance often defines the effectiveness of a security function. Protection is most valuable when it supports the organization's mission rather than interrupting it.

Bringing a National Security Mindset to Corporate Risk

The leadership style of Roberts has been formed not only from within the corporate environment but has gone through various experiences outside of it as well. This includes experiences within the FBI which include involvement in anti-terrorism investigations, involvement with the Joint Terrorism Task Force, as well as experience dealing with intelligence and security operations. His experience has also involved law enforcement issues and national security issues.

Such experience has provided him with a perspective that is becoming increasingly applicable to the corporate world. The security issues of today cannot be viewed in isolation as physical security issues, cyber security issues and information security issues often overlap. In a world where companies are driven by innovation and research, this perspective is essential to continuity.

Making Security a Shared Responsibility

Security programs work well when staff members see the program as part of day-to-day decision-making rather than a standalone effort.

Roberts has always stressed the importance of being aware and educated as part of the security discussion. He has done this through introducing outside specialists into talks about cyber security, fraud patterns, privacy issues and risk management. 

These actions indicate an appreciation for the fact that knowledgeable staff members lead to better security results. This method takes into account a fact of life. Most of the time, many security threats are found, prevented or reported by individuals other than those in the security division.

Keeping People at the Center of Security

Security leaders obtain their performance evaluation through their capacity to predict upcoming security risks. The role includes an invisible duty to create trust between the staff members who work under their protection. Roberts' public activities focus on demonstrating the value of human connections which create community bonds. The security functions that he supports for employee engagement and industry collaboration depend on his belief that people form the core foundation of these operations. 

The biotechnology field needs this perspective because scientific advancements rely on attracting and supporting skilled professionals. Security achieves success when people experience protection and receive information which allows them to concentrate on their work responsibilities. Roberts applies his knowledge from national security and law enforcement to build corporate security systems which protect people and research facilities. 

It is this measured approach to managing risk while supporting scientific advancement that underpins Jerry Roberts' recognition among Enterprise Security Magazine's Top 10 Corporate Security Leaders 2026.