Sr Director GFD HSE

Lilly • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $156,000 - $253,000

About The Position

The Sr Director GFD HSE provides oversight of the contractor safety program across major capital projects managed by Lilly’s Global Facilities Delivery (GFD) organization. The role partners with project managers, contractors, Global HSE (GHSE), and site HSE teams to ensure the Contractor Safety Playbook is implemented and sustained, and to help create a strong contractor safety culture and effective safety management across the project portfolio. The position reports directly to the Sr. Director of HSE – GFD.

GFD, part of Corporate Engineering and Global HSE, delivers new and renovated capital assets worldwide through design, construction, and CQV contractors. Its work supports medical innovation, medicine supply, and supply-chain resilience, with an emphasis on safety and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; significant relevant experience delivering large capital projects may be considered alongside a non-technical degree.
• 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 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide contractor safety oversight on major capital projects, working with contractors, project managers, and site HSE leaders to establish and sustain a strong safety culture and compliance.
• Work with project managers to ensure the Contractor Safety Playbook is fully implemented on every major capital project.
• Monitor contractor safety performance across assigned projects and contractors, identify trends, and take action to address risks.
• Work with GHSE and/or external partners to periodically audit major capital projects for 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 on every major capital project.
• Escalate safety issues as needed and ensure learnings are communicated and actions are implemented across the portfolio.
• Determine when additional oversight is needed based on observed trends and work with GHSE and site HSE teams to define a higher-oversight plan when necessary.

Benefits

• Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) eligibility.
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefit eligibility.
• 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