IDAP Senior Director- Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Company Overview:

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Position Brand Description:

The Sr. Director - Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) will lead the HSE function for the Indianapolis Device Assembly & Packaging (IDAP) site. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory, site, and corporate HSE requirements, developing HSE systems, processes, and programs, and developing the HSE staff. The role also involves ensuring the education and continuous knowledge of HSE at the site, enabling operational excellence and establishing a safe workplace. The Sr. Director - HSE will be part of the IDAP site leadership team.

Key Objectives / Deliverables:

Regulatory Compliance

• Develop a comprehensive and integrated HSE management system that enables:

  • Meeting and exceeding compliance with all internal and external requirements.

  • Effective permitting.

  • Achieving the established HSE goals and metrics.

• Develop annual HSE plan for the site. 

• Provide technical leadership to ensure HSE investigations are thorough, timely, and effective in reducing risks. Support HSE events, CAPA, and change control processes, applying the hierarchy of controls to achieve an injury-free workplace.

• Ensure readiness for regulatory inspections and represent the company during audits, interacting with regulatory officials.

Business Transformation:

• Participate in Corporate and Network Governance meetings and Site Lead Team.

• Lead the Safety lead team and drive initiatives that foster the “all injuries are preventable mindset” to create an injury free workplace.

• Partner with Corporate HSE, Network HSE and Site leadership to ensure continuous alignment and support of the HSE programs.

• Develop a comprehensive continuous improvement roadmap to ensure the site keeps up to date with HSE expectations, industry best practices, etc.

• Actively participate in the organizations strategic and business plan sessions.

• Sponsor and collaborate with Functional leaders to ensure Safety Engagement teams are meeting expectations.

• Ensure focus on Contractor Safety and influence HSE elements during the projects or task.

HSE Education and Development:

• Promote ongoing HSE education, training, and knowledge transfer. Maintain a safe work environment and support all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.

• Participate in the design and delivery of learning opportunities for personnel with the purpose of strengthening the Safety Culture leading to an interdependent culture. 

• Provide training, coaching, feedback, and mentoring to personnel on HSE principles and regulations.

Minimum Requirements (Education, Experience, Training):

• Bachelor of Science in Scientific, Engineering, or HSE discipline.

• 7+ years of HSE experience including manufacturing.

Additional Preferences:

• Experience with CAPA system for HSE changes and deviations.

• Demonstrated successful leadership experience and influence of cross-functional teams.

• Strong HSE regulatory knowledge.

• Demonstrated technical leadership skills.

• Strong communication and computer skills required.

• GMP operational experience.

Other Information: 

• Travel (domestic and international) may be required.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities whe