Bob McCowan is CIO and SVP at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, where he leads the technical foundations and cutting-edge innovations behind their relentless pursuit of science for patients with rare diseases. For more than 30 years, Bob has led executive teams across Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Infrastructure and Operation, Cyber Security, Scientific Research, Manufacturing, and Sales & Marketing in multiple industries including Biotechnology, Aerospace & Defense, Engineering and core Information Technology services. He has been recognized by multiple innovation and technology award organizations including CIO100 (four time) and Bio-IT World (three times). An active sponsor and supporter of inclusive hiring practices, Bob is a Board Member of ATI, a non-profit charity that trains people with autism for placement in industry roles. He is NACD certified, and a member of the Evanta NY CIO governing body.