Director, HSE Management Systems – Capital Projects

Eli Lilly and Company; Lebanon (IN); Remote; USD 117,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Lilly is seeking an Associate Director – HSE Management Systems to own the HSE governance for the Global Facilities Delivery portfolio. You will translate policy and standards into practical tools for engineering, construction, and commissioning teams and EPCM partners.

You will drive the rollout of HSE qualification programs, lead change management, and ensure environmental compliance across project lifecycles with global regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• 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, including 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.

Responsibilities

• Own HSE Management System governance and updates for the GFD portfolio.
• Embed HSE requirements into project execution plans and contractor management strategies.
• Lead HSE reviews and continuous improvement initiatives across sites and EPCM partners.
• Scope, implement, and own the Contractor HSE Qualification Program and digital platforms.
• Oversee environmental compliance across the project lifecycle and drive regulatory alignment.

Skills

HSE management experience

Influence senior stakeholders

Contractor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, occupational safety, or a related technical field

Advanced degree in a relevant engineering, HSE, or scientific discipline

Tools

ISNetworld

Avetta

Veriforce

Job description

Lilly is seeking an Associate Director – HSE Management Systems to own the HSE governance for the Global Facilities Delivery portfolio. You will translate policy and standards into practical tools for engineering, construction, and commissioning teams and EPCM partners.

You will drive the rollout of HSE qualification programs, lead change management, and ensure environmental compliance across project lifecycles with global regulatory alignment.