Associate Director, Environmental Sustainability

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Sleepy Hollow, WY

1d • $157,200 - $256,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director