Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Senior Fire Systems Specialist

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc • $78K — $128K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in fire protection, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant fire systems experience or equivalent education/experience
  • Experience in pharmaceutical or manufacturing/GMP environments with hazardous area classifications
  • Familiarity with addressable fire alarm systems and clean agent suppression technologies
  • Proven experience with AHJ on plan reviews and fire protection equipment procurement
  • Ability to manage multiple projects from design to maintenance
  • Excellent communication skills, including training and executive reporting
  • Preferred certifications: NICET Fire Alarm Systems, NFPA, PMP/PgMP

Responsibilities

  • Implement new fire protection technologies and industry standards
  • Oversee third-party fire protection contractors and manage procurement cycles
  • Conduct fire system audits and life safety risk assessments
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards in pharma/manufacturing environments
  • Coordinate with local fire code officials and manage permit processes
  • Provide recommendations for fire system upgrades and compliance audits
  • Support crisis management and emergency response programs
  • Interpret and apply NFPA and local fire codes for hazardous environments

Benefits

  • Onsite work model Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
  • Opportunity to work in a critical safety role within a pharmaceutical environment
  • Engagement with cutting-edge fire protection technologies
  • Collaboration with various departments including Security Operations and Facilities Engineering
  • Potential for professional development through certifications and training
Full Job Description
Senior Fire Systems Specialist

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

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

About Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes pharmaceutical products for the treatment of serious medical conditions. The Company has therapeutic candidates in clinical trials for the potential treatment of cancer, eye diseases, and inflammatory diseases, and has preclinical programs in other diseases and disorders. The company’s product portfolio includes EYLEA, an aflibercept injection; ARCALYST, a rilonacept Injection for subcutaneous use; ZALTRAP for metastatic colorectal cancer; trap fusion proteins; and fully human monoclonal antibodies. On March 26, 2012, it was announced that Sanofi and Regeneron are in development with a new cholesterol drug which will help reduce cholesterol up to 72%. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1988 and is currently headquartered in New York, USA.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc Careers

Join the innovative team at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a leading biotechnology company renowned for its commitment to science-driven solutions. This is an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career with a company at the forefront of medical breakthroughs and clinical research.

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Choosing to work at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc means choosing a career that comes with competitive benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally. We offer comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment where every employee can flourish, driven by collaboration and mutual respect.

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Learn more about Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Size
10,368 employees
Market Cap
$78.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.5 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+27%
Revenue
$8.4 billion
NASDAQ

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