Director, Environmental Risk & PiE Strategy

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 149,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Lilly in Indianapolis seeks a Group Leader for the Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) group to set scientific direction, oversee studies, and ensure timely, submission-ready environmental risk assessments across the portfolio and manufacturing network.

You will lead scientists, collaborate with regulatory, GHSE, and external partners, shape strategy for environmental risk, communicate implications to leadership, and help protect people and ecosystems while supporting business continuity.

Qualifications

• PhD in environmental or natural sciences, or related field.
• 15 years experience in chemical environmental risk assessment in pharmaceutical or pesticide industry and/or as consultant to such industries.
• Research experience in environmental toxicology and/or environmental fate.
• Experience with OECD environmental studies and GLPs.
• Confirmed skills in scientific communication via published papers and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ERA Group by setting scientific direction, developing environmental scientists, and building environmental risk assessment capability across the portfolio.
• Own portfolio ERA testing, prioritization, study governance, and submission-ready delivery for global regulatory registrations.
• Direct execution of environmental studies that meet regulatory expectations through fit-for-purpose CRO partnerships that ensure GLP compliance, data quality, and reliable report delivery.
• Advance Lilly’s diverse portfolio and ERA science by identifying and fostering innovative solutions and cross-functional collaboration.
• Communicate ERA strategy, risks, decisions, and regulatory implications to Lilly leadership, project teams, and regulatory functions.
• Advise manufacturing on pharmaceutical discharge limits and implementation strategies that protect people, ecosystems, and business continuity.
• Lead PiE governance by assessing internal and external developments, framing business implications, and driving mitigation strategies through cross-functional partnership with GHSE, Governmental Affairs, R&D.
• Represent Lilly externally to benchmark guidelines, influence regulatory expectations, shape industry positions, and guide external research engagement.

Skills

Scientific communication

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Regulatory understanding

Education

PhD in environmental or natural sciences

Job description

Lilly in Indianapolis seeks a Group Leader for the Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) group to set scientific direction, oversee studies, and ensure timely, submission-ready environmental risk assessments across the portfolio and manufacturing network.

You will lead scientists, collaborate with regulatory, GHSE, and external partners, shape strategy for environmental risk, communicate implications to leadership, and help protect people and ecosystems while supporting business continuity.