Startup HSE Leader — GMP Site

BioSpace; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is building a new manufacturing site in Goochland County, Virginia, and seeks an experienced HSE leader to join the Richmond HSE team. You will develop and run the HSE Management System to enable GMP startup, collaborating across functions to shape safety culture and drive compliant operations.

Responsibilities include program ownership, regulatory interpretation, training, site audits, and cross‑functional leadership to ensure safety excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in occupational health, safety, engineering, chemistry, biology, environmental health, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience within highly regulated GMP manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience independently interpreting and applying Health and Safety regulations and developing Health and Safety programs.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Responsibilities

• Own the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the Site HSE Management System, including setting its scope, priorities, and standards.
• Develop, integrate, and continuously improve the site Safety/Health program, serving as site program owner for multiple program elements and making independent technical decisions within those areas.
• Serve as the site's recognized technical expert on Safety/Health, interpreting legislation, corporate standards, policies, and industry guidance and advising site leadership on compliance decisions.
• Lead the development of a safety culture with integrated safety practices and open safety conversations.
• Develop and deliver high quality Safety/Health training and communications.
• Drive implementation of site Safety/Health initiatives.
• Understand and implement Safety/Health requirements in a project environment through knowledge of applicable legislation and industry practices.
• Own site Safety/Health performance metrics, analyzing trends and translating findings into corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead site audits and self-assessments, and represent the site in management reviews, corporate audits, and external regulatory audits.
• Collaborate with site manufacturing and technical support personnel to manage Safety/Health aspects of new / established processes.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health or related field

Job description

Lilly is building a new manufacturing site in Goochland County, Virginia, and seeks an experienced HSE leader to join the Richmond HSE team. You will develop and run the HSE Management System to enable GMP startup, collaborating across functions to shape safety culture and drive compliant operations.

Responsibilities include program ownership, regulatory interpretation, training, site audits, and cross‑functional leadership to ensure safety excellence.