Associate Director - HSE Management Systems
Eli Lilly and Company
Summary
The Associate Director – HSE Management Systems owns the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of the HSE Management System that supports safe, compliant project delivery across the GFD capital portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Director, GFD HSE, this role translates corporate HSE policy, ISO 14001/45001, and applicable global environmental and safety regulations into practical, risk-based systems, standards, and tools that engineering, construction, and commissioning teams, EPCM partners, and contractors can apply consistently from front-end planning through construction, commissioning, start-up, and turnover.
Job description
Key Objectives/Deliverables
HSE Management System Ownership
- Develop and manage the governance mechanisms for implementing, executing, and monitoring the GFD HSE Management System, applying a risk-based, continuous improvement approach.
- Structure and simplify HSE systems, standards, and procedures so they are usable by project teams, contractors, and EPCM partners, with clear roles and accountability at each project phase.
- Serve as the escalation point for HSE system interpretation questions from project sites, and translate regulatory change, industry practice, and emerging technology into system updates and the long-term GFD HSE roadmap.
Project Integration & Stakeholder Partnership
- Partner with Project Directors, Construction Managers, and project delivery leadership to embed HSE system requirements into project execution plans, contractor management strategies, and stage-gate and readiness reviews.
- Build relationships with internal stakeholders, EPCM firms, contractors, and regulatory agencies to benchmark practice and raise HSE capability across the delivery network.
- Develop and deliver management system training, tools, templates, and guidance for geographically dispersed project teams.
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Lead management system projects and improvement initiatives using incident data (including LIFE/LIFE NM), audit nonconformances, contractor safety performance, and environmental data.
- Prepare and deliver HSE Management Reviews for GFD leadership with recommended improvement priorities.
- Lead HSE-related change management, including digital system deployment and process harmonization across a matrixed organization.
Contractor HSE Qualification
- Scope, implement, and own the Contractor HSE Qualification Program, including prequalification criteria, risk-tiering methodology, and performance and requalification standards for EPCM firms and contractors.
- Own the digital platform strategy and administration for contractor qualification data, including platform selection, configuration, integration with project and procurement systems, and data governance.
- Partner with Procurement, Legal, and project delivery leadership to embed qualification requirements into sourcing, bid evaluation, and contract award, and monitor qualification KPIs to flag gaps, expiring credentials, and performance trends before they affect mobilization.
Environmental Compliance Across the Project Lifecycle
- Own the environmental management and compliance framework for capital projects, from siting, permitting, and due diligence through construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations.
- Establish requirements and oversight for air, water, and waste permitting, stormwater and erosion control, soil and groundwater management, spill prevention, and construction environmental monitoring.
- Partner with corporate Environmental, engineering, and site teams so permit conditions and regulatory commitments are tracked, closed out, and handed over at each milestone, and drive environmental auditing and inspection programs across active construction sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, occupational safety, or a related technical field
- Minimum of ten (10) years of HSE experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting capital construction or large-scale facility expansion
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience developing and deploying HSE management systems (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001) at a corporate or enterprise level
- Willingness to travel approximately 25%, or more as needed
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Pension
- Vacation Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Death Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Benefits
- Employee Clubs & Activities
- Company Bonus
Company overview
Eli Lilly and Company, commonly known as Lilly, is a leading American multinational pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1876 by Colonel Eli Lilly, the company has grown into one of the world's most valuable pharmaceutical enterprises, with operations in approximately 125 countries. Lilly specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines across multiple therapeutic areas, including diabetes, oncology, neuroscience, immunology, and cardiometabolic diseases. The company is renowned for its groundbreaking work in insulin production, having been the first to mass-produce insulin and later developing the first commercially available insulin product in the U.S. Lilly's current portfolio includes blockbuster medications such as Mounjaro and Zepbound (tirzepatide) for diabetes and obesity, Trulicity (dulaglutide) for type 2 diabetes, Verzenio (abemaciclib) for breast cancer, and Taltz (ixekizumab) for autoimmune conditions. With approximately 47,000 employees worldwide, Lilly maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing heavily in scientific innovation to address some of the world's most significant health challenges. The company operates with a mission to make life better for people around the world through the discovery and delivery of innovative medicines.