TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: REGN) today announced it has been recognized by Science Magazine as the number one employer in the global biopharmaceutical industry for the third consecutive year, according to the journal's annual Top Employers Survey.

"Regeneron's success can be directly attributed to our incredible, dedicated employees who have an unparalleled commitment to turning science into medicines that will help people with serious diseases," said Leonard S. Schleifer, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Regeneron. "Our unique culture nurtures and rewards innovation in R&D and throughout the company."

The award indicates that Regeneron earned high marks among survey respondents for being an innovative leader in industry, treating employees with respect, engendering employee loyalty, operating in a manner that is socially responsible, having clear vision and producing important, quality research.

"As our company grows, we remain relentless in our focus on advancing cutting-edge scientific innovation and achievement," said George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of Regeneron and President of Regeneron Laboratories. "Every one of our nearly 3,000 employees knows that he or she has an important impact on advancing meaningful work that will help patients."

The 2014 Science survey sought to identify the companies with the best reputations as employers, based on 5,394 survey responses from readers of Science and other survey invitees. Survey participants came from North America (70%), Europe (23%), and Asia/Pacific Rim (6%); ninety-one percent work in biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and pharmaceutical companies.

For the complete feature along with individual company rankings, please visit www.sciencecareers.org/TopEmployers2014.

About Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Regeneron is a leading science-based biopharmaceutical company based in Tarrytown, New York that discovers, invents, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines for the treatment of serious medical conditions. Regeneron commercializes medicines for eye diseases, colorectal cancer, and a rare inflammatory condition and has product candidates in development in other areas of high unmet medical need, including hypercholesterolemia, oncology, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis. Several Regeneron programs are based on human genetics findings. For additional information about the company, please visit www.regeneron.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
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Your Investor Relations Contact at Regeneron:
Manisha Narasimhan, Ph.D. Tel. 914.847.5126
E-Mail: manisha.narasimhan@regeneron.com

Your Media Contact at Regeneron:
Alexandra Bowie, Tel. 914.847.3407
E-Mail: alexandra.bowie@regeneron.com

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