Environmental Sustainability Specialist
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineer
At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life‑changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking an Environmental Sustainability Specialist to join our growing team supporting environmental sustainability strategies, programs, and initiatives across IOPS (Industrial Operations and Product Supply) globally as a subject matter expert, partnering with Corporate Responsibility. You will maintain, lead and manage assigned environmental sustainability practices.
You'll be responsible for coordinating, developing, performing and/or implementing environmental sustainability program monitoring, data validation and reporting. This role will support leadership in developing, presenting and maintaining environmental sustainability and related initiatives roadmap.
- Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Rensselaer, NY
- Collaborate with key partners and stakeholders within global IOPS and Corporate Responsibility teams to advance environmental goals, track and report progress
- Provide support in the development, communication, and implementation of specific environmental initiatives and programs
- Maintain assigned/approved projects on track, provide ongoing status to achieve deadlines
- Identify and seek applicable cross‑functional approval for meaningful new opportunities such as, but not limited to optimizing/minimizing water and energy usage, reducing waste, advancing recycling, including hazardous waste generation, green initiatives and LEED projects
- Develop, coordinate, support and/or lead various committees or working groups to identify, research, implement, communicate, and/or monitor sustainability initiatives
- Collect, calculate and analyze multiple data inputs of environmental sustainability reporting. Maintain highest level of data integrity practices. Maintain utilities invoicing
- Coalesce information and report out on progress of initiatives to senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Identify and pursue relevant environmental incentives, inform emerging trends, and research/communicate industry benchmarks
- Coordinate and collaborate with Facilities Operations regarding Energy Management and water stewardship strategies, aligning with IOPS and/or Corp. Sustainability goals
- Support Corporate Responsibility in the data collection and review of public disclosures, assurance auditing, quarterly/annual program reviews and ESG scoring
- Support other assigned duties including, but not limited to GMP audits, SCC (Safe, Clean Compliant)
- Specialist requires BA/BS in relevant field and 2+ years of relevant experience
- Senior Specialist requires BA/BS in relevant field and 5+ years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of sustainability certifications and environmental regulations
- Strong mathematical, analysis and strong project management skills
- Experienced in benchmarking and analyzing utility data
- In‑depth understanding of GHG scopes and reporting
- Strong understanding of LEED
- Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 40 lbs
Level will be determined based on qualifications relevant to the role
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. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. Many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on‑site policy and expectations for your role and your location.
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…
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