Sr. Principal Associate - HSE - Environmental (Water SME)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Vacation

Medical/dental/vision

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Senior Water Management expert to lead strategic and technical efforts in global water management, wastewater treatment, and water reuse across manufacturing and research operations.

You will shape global programs, develop data/metrics, and translate regulatory developments into actionable requirements, providing senior technical leadership and cross-functional guidance. Travel 10–20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering/Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in water pollution control, treatment technologies, and regulatory affairs in regulated environments.
• US work authorization; no visa sponsorship.
• Experience in pharmaceutical API manufacturing or other highly regulated industry preferred.
• Travel 10–20% to meet program needs.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance global water management strategies, requirements, and performance standards.
• Assist new sites with environmental permits and operational/engineering controls.
• Establish/evolve global water program data, tools, and metrics to track performance and drive improvement.
• Anticipate/interpret/influence external water policy and regulations; translate into internal requirements and guidance.
• Provide technical support for legislation/regulations involving technology- and water-quality standards.
• Partner with site/functional HSE teams to sustain compliance and improve water pollution control.
• Provide technical leadership/mentoring; lead technical forums/communities of practice.
• Represent Lilly in industry/trade/regulatory forums.
• Coordinate best available technique/technology determinations.
• Provide senior-level expertise for complex, high-risk deviation events and permitting oversight upon request.

Skills

Water pollution control

Regulatory affairs

Technical leadership

Regulatory writing

US work authorization

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering/Science or related field

Job description

Job Position Overview

This role provides strategic and technical water management expertise within Global HSE, supporting global manufacturing, research, and other operations. It advances standards and long-term strategies for wastewater management, water use and recycling, groundwater quality, and drinking water compliance, translating regulatory/industry developments into practical, risk-based global solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance global water management strategies, requirements, and performance standards.
• Assist new sites with environmental permits and operational/engineering controls.
• Establish/evolve global water program data, tools, and metrics to track performance and drive improvement.
• Anticipate/interpret/influence external water policy and regulations; translate into internal requirements and guidance.
• Provide technical support for legislation/regulations involving technology- and water-quality standards.
• Partner with site/functional HSE teams to sustain compliance and improve water pollution control.
• Provide technical leadership/mentoring; lead technical forums/communities of practice.
• Represent Lilly in industry/trade/regulatory forums.
• Coordinate best available technique/technology determinations.
• Provide senior-level expertise for complex, high-risk deviation events and permitting oversight upon request.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering/Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in water pollution control, treatment technologies, and regulatory affairs in complex regulated environments.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Expertise in US Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Oil Pollution Prevention Act; EU IPPC licensing; international requirements.
• Experience in pharmaceutical API manufacturing or other highly regulated industry.
• Wastewater treatment, water reuse/recycling, groundwater quality.
• Risk assessment experience; ability to influence leaders; clear technical writing; ability to translate complexity for diverse audiences.
• MS/PhD preferred; enterprise global program governance; regulatory agency/association engagement; data/metrics/digital tools.
• Travel 10–20%.

Compensation/Benefits

• Anticipated wage: $115,500–$184,800; bonus eligibility (if applicable). Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision, flexible benefits, life insurance, leave, and well-being benefits.