Associate Director, Environmental Sustainability

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we believe that protecting ecosystems essential to human health is inseparable from our mission to improve lives. Guided by Regeneron’s philosophy of “Doing Well by Doing Good,” “Planet” is a pillar of our responsibility strategy, and this role is at the center of it.

As Associate Director, Environmental Sustainability, you will lead cross-functional efforts to develop and drive enterprise-wide climate and nature strategies. You will translate strategy into action, including by: assessing and addressing risks and opportunities, driving cross-functional strategic initiatives, overseeing data management, owning key disclosures, engaging stakeholders, and partnering across the organization to achieve our 2030 Planet goals.

This is a rare opportunity to shape and execute sustainable strategies at a science-led, high-integrity company at the forefront of medical innovation.

When & where:

Where:  Sleepy Hollow NY

When:  4 days on-site plus one work from home day

Discover your role:

Lead enterprise-level efforts to drive progress towards our 2030 Planet goals, including partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute strategic action plans

Work hand-in-hand with subject matter experts to develop and advance strategies on evolving climate and nature topics, such as sustainable packaging, environmental lifecycle assessments, and nature-based solutions

Lead climate and nature risk assessments, action plans, and reporting in line with TCFD and TNFD frameworks and regulatory requirements

Lead enterprise-wide data collection, management and validation of environmental data across GHG emissions, energy, water, and waste

Identify and implement opportunities to enhance environmental performance, including improvements to data quality, integrity and management

Own Regeneron’s environmental data management system (UL360) and ensure data governance frameworks are robust and audit-ready

Lead relevant readiness efforts for upcoming regulatory requirements, such as the EU Taxonomy and California Climate Rules

Engage colleagues and harness their shared passion for sustainability to drive corporate sustainability priorities

Build relationships with external stakeholders, including industry peers, disclosure frameworks, and ratings agencies

Oversee cross-functional efforts to develop and maintain environmental disclosures, including our annual Responsibility Report, CDP submission, ESG ratings and rankings, tender applications, and policies and position statements

This role requires:

10–15 years of experience in environmental sustainability with a proven track record of developing and implementing strategies

Deep technical expertise in GHG accounting, environmental data management, and TCFD/TNFD frameworks

Strong command of international environmental standards (e.g. GHG Protocol) and evolving regulatory requirements (EU CSRD, California SB253/SB261)

Experience with environmental data systems (e.g. UL360, Workiva, or similar) and a commitment to data quality and integrity

Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to translate complex environmental topics for executive and non-technical audiences

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred

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)

$157,200.00 - $256,600.00