Lilly Research Labs HSE - Safety Representative

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Indianapolis seeks a proactive safety expert to enhance Health, Safety, Environmental programs. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, optimizing safety programs, and collaborating across teams to maintain a safe working environment.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HSE experience with direct responsibility for industrial safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation and optimization of Industrial Safety programs.
• Perform and coordinate comprehensive safety risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action planning.

Skills

Communication

Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety

Tools

HSE software platforms

Job description

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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and meticulous safety expert to support and enhance the Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) programs within LRL laboratories and pilot plant operations primarily in Indianapolis. The position will support LRL business units at the Lilly Corporate Center and the Lilly Technology Center North campus. This role will play a critical part in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while promoting a culture of safety and ongoing optimization. The position is heavily focused on traditional safety programs such as lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, machine guarding, fire safety, building code compliance, management of change, and contractor safety, ensuring that lab and pilot-scale operations meet or exceed regulatory and internal safety requirements / standards. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams with R&D, engineering, operations, and facilities management teams and contract partners to identify risks, implement effective controls, and maintain a safe working environment.

Why join us? In this role, you will play a critical part in protecting people, assets, and innovation in a pioneering pharmaceutical R&D environment. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping a culture of safety excellence while solving complex challenges that matter to both science and society globally. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive implementation and ongoing optimization of Industrial Safety programs in line with Lilly’s global standards, NFPA, ISO, ANSI and OSHA 1910 regulations.
• Assist with compliance oversight for critical safety programs including, but not limited to:
  • Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, confined space entry, and fall protection.
  • Electrical safety (NFPA 70E), fire safety, life safety, and building code compliance.
  • Manage the LRL Combustible Dust program (hazard assessments and risk reduction).
  • Robotic safety, contractor safety, and management of change process.
• Serve as the primary liaison for safety compliance in support of:
  • Capital projects, capital equipment requests, process changes, and start-up/shutdown operations in lab and pilot plant settings.
  • Safety integration within automation and robotics initiatives in R&D and development environments.
• Perform and coordinate comprehensive safety risk assessments, inspections, and audits for research labs, pilot plant facilities, and engineering projects.
• Work with site-based HSE Advisors for contractor safety programs and to help drive risk reduction strategies with responsible hosts.
• Stay up to date with changes in safety regulations, code changes, and industry standard processes (OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, CGA, API) and proactively recommend program improvements and interpret their impact on site operations.
• Maintain targeted training for employees and contractors on key safety programs, topics, and hazard recognition / mitigation.

• Support commissioning and startup of new lab/pilot equipment with safety reviews and hazard assessments (Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews, HAZOPs, or Process Hazard Reviews) including operations that may involve combustible dust.
• Lead and engage in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning for injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Assist in emergency preparedness planning, including fire drills, evacuation and shelter procedures, in coordination with Lilly Fire Rescue and Lilly Security.
• Collaborate with lab and pilot plant personnel to ensure safe handling and scale-up of chemical and biological processes.
• Contribute to LRL HSE efforts related to Lilly’s Life-altering Injury and Fatality Elimination (LIFE) program.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, industrial safety, engineering, or similar related field.
• 4+ years of HSE experience with direct responsibility for industrial safety programs.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of OSHA 1910 and associated codes and consensus standards (NFPA, ANSI, API, etc.).
• Experience managing safety programs, performing technical risk assessments, and working across teams in regulated environments.
• Persuasive communicator with the ability to influence diverse partners including scientists, engineers, facility partners, and leadership.
• Ability to foster a positive safety culture and network professionally across global organizations.
• Certification (preferred but not required): Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience supporting scale-up activities in pilot plants or early-stage manufacturing with combustible dusts in pharmaceutical, chemical, or R&D environments.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA VPP program or prior work experience at an OSHA VPP Star site.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic R&D environment with evolving safety challenges.
• General knowledge of safety management systems (e.g., ISO 45001).
• Familiarity with robotic safety systems, pressure safety, and integration of safety in capital project planning.
• Proficiency with HSE software platforms and incident tracking tools.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and equipment layout drawings from a safety perspective.

Other Information:

• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday with flexibility and/or occasional extended hours.
• Up to 10% - 20% travel may be required.
• Office, laboratory, and field environments including mechanical and utility spaces.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$63,000 - $162,800

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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