Senior Director - HSE - Global Facilities Delivery

Lilly • Indianapolis, IN

2d • $163,500 - $264,000

About The Position

The Senior Director - HSE provides oversight of the contractor safety program across major capital projects under Global Facilities Delivery (GFD). Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President, Construction & HSE, this role partners with project managers, contractors, Global HSE (GHSE), and site HSE teams to implement the Contractor Safety Playbook and sustain a strong safety culture and compliance across projects. The role involves monitoring contractor performance, auditing projects, assessing safety practices on the ground, and determining when additional oversight is needed. Travel is required for more than 60% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience within manufacturing, large capital projects, or HSE organizations.
• Strong understanding of safety programs and a strong compliance mindset.
• Strong ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to travel more than 60% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide contractor safety oversight to major capital projects, working with contractors, project managers, and site HSE leaders to establish and sustain a strong safety culture and compliance from project inception.
• Work with project managers to ensure the Contractor Safety Playbook is fully implemented in every major capital project.
• Monitor contractor safety performance across assigned projects and contractors to identify trends and actions to address risks.
• Work with GHSE and/or external partners to periodically audit major capital projects and confirm compliance.
• Spend time on the ground assessing compliance with contractor safety programs.
• Support evaluation of contractors for projects and provide feedback on their safety performance as needed.
• Ensure a strong contractor safety induction program is in place in every major capital project.
• Escalate safety issues as needed and ensure learnings are communicated and actions implemented across the portfolio.
• Determine when additional oversight is needed based on observed trends, and work with GHSE and site HSE teams to develop a plan for higher oversight when needed.

Benefits

• Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k).
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits, such as healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Certain time off and leave of absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior