Senior EHS Specialist

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Town of East Greenbush (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Senior EHS Specialist to join the Environmental Health & Safety team within Technical Operations.

You will lead EHS programs, drive regulatory compliance, and partner with site leadership, contractors, and cross-functional teams to enhance safety and environmental performance. You will develop training, perform inspections and hazard analyses, manage industrial hygiene activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of Environmental Health & Safety experience.
• Experience implementing and managing EHS programs in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, hazard assessments, Job Hazard Analyses, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.
• Experience performing Industrial Hygiene monitoring and interpreting exposure data.
• Experience developing and delivering EHS training, policies, and procedures.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and supporting inspections or compliance activities.
• Ability to analyze EHS data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Health & Safety programs, including Hazard Communication, Incident Reporting, Industrial Hygiene, and emergency response initiatives.
• Partner with site stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance and strengthen safety practices.
• Conduct inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and Job Hazard Analyses to identify risks and implement solutions.
• Analyze incident, hazard, and ergonomic data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Develop and deliver EHS training, communications, policies, and procedures.
• Support industrial hygiene monitoring and waste management activities; oversee contractor safety.
• Lead or support incident investigations and corrective actions to reduce risk.
• Foster a proactive safety culture through collaboration, leadership, and continuous improvement.

Skills

EHS programs

Regulatory compliance

Hazard analysis

Incidents investigations

Training delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Emergency response

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Team: Industrial Operations & Product Supply

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Senior EHS Specialist to join our Environmental Health & Safety team, supporting our Technical Operations organization. In this role, you will lead Environmental Health & Safety programs, support regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with site leadership, operational teams, contractors, and cross-functional partners. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

Discover your role:

• Lead Environmental Health & Safety programs, including Hazard Communication, Incident Reporting, Industrial Hygiene, and emergency response initiatives.
• Partner with site stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance and strengthen workplace safety practices.
• Conduct inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and Job Hazard Analyses to identify risks and implement effective solutions.
• Analyze incident, hazard, and ergonomic data to identify trends, develop action plans, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver EHS training, communications, policies, and procedures that build organizational safety awareness and compliance.
• Support industrial hygiene monitoring, waste management activities, spill response readiness, and contractor safety oversight.
• Lead or support incident investigations and corrective actions to reduce risk and improve operational performance.
• You foster a proactive safety culture through collaboration, leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement.

This role requires:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant Environmental Health & Safety experience
• Experience implementing and managing Environmental Health & Safety programs in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, hazard assessments, Job Hazard Analyses, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.
• Experience performing Industrial Hygiene monitoring, interpreting exposure data, and supporting hazardous and universal waste management programs.
• Experience developing and delivering Environmental Health & Safety training, communications, policies, and procedures.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and supporting inspections or compliance activities.
• Ability to analyze EHS data, identify trends, develop action plans, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading employees, contractors, or EHS program activities is preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Availability to support emergency response activities outside normal business hours as needed.

Gowning and Physical Requirements:

• Full cleanroom attire (Examples may include: including laundered undergarments, gown, facemask, hairnet, safety glasses, safety shoes and booties, latex gloves and the use of sanitizing agents during gowning process including IPA)
• Ability to remove jewelry, make-up and nail adornments when wearing cleanroom attire

Does this sound like you? 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)

$80,300.00 - $131,300.00

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