Group Leader, Environmental Risk Assessor

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Time off

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lilly is seeking an Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) leader to drive strategy, quality, and timely delivery of studies assessing pharmaceutical interactions with the environment. You will serve as scientific advisor across portfolio, manufacturing, regulatory, and external forums, shaping PiE-related risk assessments.

The role requires a PhD in environmental or natural sciences with extensive experience in chemical ERA, OECD studies, and GLPs; strong scientific communication is essential for

Qualifications

• PhD in environmental or natural sciences (or related).
• 15 years’ experience in chemical environmental risk assessment in pharma/pesticide industry and/or as consultant.
• Research experience in environmental toxicology and/or environmental fate.
• Experience with OECD environmental studies and GLPs.
• Scientific communication via published papers and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ERA Group; accountable for strategy, quality, and timely delivery of environmental studies and risk assessments.
• Serve as people leader, scientific leader, strategic consultant, and technical expert for PiE issues across portfolio and regulatory functions.
• Own portfolio ERA testing, prioritization, study governance, and submission-ready delivery for global regulatory registrations.
• Direct fit-for-purpose CRO execution ensuring GLP compliance, data quality, and reliable report delivery.
• Advance portfolio/ERA science via innovative solutions and cross-functional collaboration.
• Communicate ERA strategy, risks, decisions, and regulatory implications.
• Advise manufacturing on pharmaceutical discharge limits and implementation strategies.
• Represent Lilly externally to benchmark guidelines and influence regulatory expectations.

Skills

Scientific communication

Analytical thinking

Consensus building

Education

PhD in environmental or natural sciences

Job description

Purpose

The Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) group provides enterprise leadership for environmental risk assessments supporting global regulatory submissions and environmental stewardship commitments for pharmaceuticals in the environment (PiE).

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the ERA Group; accountable for strategy, quality, and timely delivery of environmental studies and risk assessments characterizing the interaction of Lilly therapeutics with the environment.
• Serve as people leader, scientific leader, strategic consultant, and technical expert for PiE issues across portfolio, manufacturing network, regulatory functions, and external forums.

Key Objectives

• Set scientific direction, develop environmental scientists, and build ERA capability across the portfolio.
• Own portfolio ERA testing, prioritization, study governance, and submission-ready delivery for global regulatory registrations.
• Direct fit-for-purpose CRO execution ensuring GLP compliance, data quality, and reliable report delivery.
• Advance portfolio/ERA science via innovative solutions and cross-functional collaboration.
• Communicate ERA strategy, risks, decisions, and regulatory implications.
• Advise manufacturing on pharmaceutical discharge limits and implementation strategies.
• Lead PiE governance with cross-functional partnership (GHSE, Governmental Affairs, R&D) and drive mitigation.
• Represent Lilly externally to benchmark guidelines and influence regulatory expectations.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• PhD in environmental or natural sciences (or related).
• 15 years’ experience in chemical environmental risk assessment in pharma/pesticide industry and/or as consultant.
• Research experience in environmental toxicology and/or environmental fate.
• Experience with OECD environmental studies and GLPs.
• Scientific communication via published papers and presentations.

Other Preferences (Preferred)

• Cross-functional and external influencing; strong analytical/critical thinking; ability to organize/lead to consensus.
• Strong understanding of the scientific method.
• Broad knowledge of global environmental policies/issues and business implications.
• Familiarity with pharma/pesticide risk assessment processes; previous pharma/industry experience.

Compensation/Benefits (As stated)

• Anticipated wage: $148,500–$257,400; potential company bonus.
• Eligible for comprehensive benefits including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription coverage, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits.