Senior Fire Systems Specialist

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA); City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Senior Fire Systems & Life Safety Specialist to monitor, maintain, and improve fire protection systems across our US IOPS organization.

You will oversee projects, perform audits, and ensure regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical environments. The role involves collaborating with Security Operations, Facilities, and Engineering, implementing new fire technologies, and managing procurement for equipment with budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fire protection, mechanical, or electrical engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of fire systems experience in pharma/manufacturing environments (GMP).
• Certifications like NICET Fire Alarm Systems, NFPA preferred; PMP/PgMP or equivalent project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fire protection projects and programs across US IOPS.
• Conduct fire system audits and life safety risk assessments; identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with AHJ on plan reviews, inspections, and permit processes; ensure NFPA compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Executive-level reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in fire protection, mechanical, or electrical engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Honeywell fire protection platforms

NFPA standards

Job description

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Senior Fire Systems & Life Safety Specialist to monitor, maintain, and improve fire protection systems and life safety protocols across our US IOPS organization. In this role, you will oversee fire protection projects and programs, conduct fire system assessments, respond to life safety incidents, ensure NFPA regulatory compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and enhance fire protection and life safety measures. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where: Location: Rensselaer, New York, United States Work model: Onsite Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Discover your role: Implement new fire protection technologies and evolving industry standards for fire and life-safety detection and response, partnering with Security Operations, Facilities Maintenance, and Facilities Engineering to integrate them into operations Oversee third-party fire protection contractors and consultants, and manage procurement cycles for fire systems equipment, including budget oversight, purchase orders, and invoice approvals Conduct fire system audits and life safety risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements Ensure regulatory and compliance alignment for pharma/manufacturing environments, including Class 1, Division 1 hazardous area and GMP requirements Coordinate with local fire code officials, the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and other third parties on plan reviews, inspections, and permit processes Provide recommendations on critical initiatives such as long-term fire system upgrades, NFPA compliance audits, and life safety infrastructure improvements Support crisis management and emergency response programs, including fire emergency preparedness, incident response workflows, mass notification, evacuation procedures, and business continuity readiness Interpret and apply NFPA and local fire codes to ensure systems meet regulatory and operational requirements in hazardous and explosive environments Review, approve, and maintain fire system commissioning reports, configuration baselines, inspection records, and compliance documentation

This role requires:

• Bachelors degree in fire protection, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or a related technical field, and 5+ years of relevant fire systems experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in pharmaceutical or manufacturing/GMP environments, including hazardous area classifications (Class 1, Division 1)
• Demonstrated experience with addressable fire alarm systems, clean agent suppression technologies, and Honeywell fire protection platforms, as well as wet and dry suppression systems
• Proven experience working with the AHJ on plan reviews, inspections, and permitting, and managing fire protection equipment procurement and vendor trade‑off analyses
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects from system design through commissioning and maintenance, with knowledge of fire system integration with Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including training delivery and executive-level reporting on life safety compliance
• Certifications such as NICET Fire Alarm Systems, NFPA, or similar recognized industry fire protection certifications preferred; PMP/PgMP or equivalent project experience preferred

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, makeup and nail adornments when wearing cleanroom attire

Regeneron is 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.

Salary Range (annually) $78,700.00 - $128,700.00

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company's Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.