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 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 (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. 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. For that reason, 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 status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.
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