Regeneron
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Small Molecules, Biologics
LocationTARRYTOWN, NY
Employees13,000
Open Jobs436
Pipeline
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitorsN/A
Non-interventionalN/A
There is no interventionN/A
Non-InterventionalN/A
Director Critical Utilities
Regeneron
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Upgrade to Pro — $25/moThe Director of Critical Utilities and Facility Management safeguards the reliability, safety, and compliance of the campus Central Utility Plant and all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of electricity, chilled water, steam, emergency power, and other crucial services for 24/7 research and operational needs. Reporting to senior facilities leadership, the role blends strategic planning with hands-on oversight, leading a hybrid workforce (internal technicians + outsourced FM provider), partnering with Engineering, EH&S, and Business Resilience teams, and requires occasional travel—up to 25%—to support off-site infrastructure and vendor audits.
In this role, a typical day might include the following:
Developing and implementing long-term operational strategies for Critical Utilities and Facilities Maintenance programs supporting a complex pharmaceutical/biotech campus environment.
Leading organizational development efforts including team structure design, role definition, workforce planning, and operational model optimization across internal staff and outsourced service providers.
Establishing and continuously improving maintenance, reliability, and capital planning programs to improve system performance, resiliency, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Providing executive oversight of Central Utility Plant and Powerhouse operations while partnering with operational leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted utility delivery.
Collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, R&pD Operations, EH&S, Quality, Procurement, and Capital Projects teams to support site operations, infrastructure initiatives, and future campus growth.
Driving governance, performance management, and strategic vendor oversight activities including the development of critical metrics, operational reviews, budget planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This job might be for you if you:
Thrive on keeping utility plants, chillers, boilers, and generators running with zero unplanned downtime.
Balance hands-on problem solving with strategic planning, budgeting, and long-range asset management.
Motivate and coordinate a mixed team of internal technicians, union trades, and third-party providers.
Are comfortable making sure that rigorous safety and regulatory standards in high-risk environments.
Turn maintenance data into actionable reliability improvements.
Communicate clearly with researchers, engineers, and executives—and don’t mind hitting the road when needed.
In order to be considered for this role, you must have:
A bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/Power/Marine/Energy Engineering—or—15 years of proven experience as an equivalent (Navy Nuclear Power School + 10 years accepted).
10+ years leading central utility or power-plant operations (chilled water, steam, emergency power) within a hybrid FM model, plus strong contract-management and vendor-governance skills.
Proficiency with BAS platforms (e.g., Metasys, EcoStruxure, Desigo).
Proven team-leadership abilities.
A valid NYS driver’s license to support up to 25% travel.
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.
For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.
Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.
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