Senior Fire Systems Specialist
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
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.