Sr. Principal Associate Health Safety and Environmental (HSE)

Eli Lilly • Branchburg, NJ

400d • $122,250 - $195,800

About The Position

The Sr. Principal Associate - Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) at Lilly is responsible for providing technical support and expertise in the development, implementation, and maintenance of HSE programs and processes. This role ensures compliance with HSE standards and champions Operational Excellence, focusing on safety and sustainable environmental practices. The position involves technical leadership, mentorship, and influencing the broader organization to uphold HSE vision and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related HSE discipline, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or public health.
• 10+ years' experience in Manufacturing Industrial Safety.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance with the appropriate HSE standards and requirements, and application of HSE principles in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.
• Well organized and capable of developing, implementing, and enforcing health and safety policies and procedures necessary to provide for a safe and healthy working environment.
• Development and delivery of HSE training.
• 5+ years' experience in an HSE role supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong computer application skills.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Experience working with external regulatory agency (i.e., OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate risks and determine creative solutions to support business initiatives.
• Experience with facility and equipment design.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification (ASP, CSP, CFPS, CIH, CHMM, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, sustain, and own HSE programs and procedures.
• Serve as a technical expert on HSE practices at the site and regulatory interpretations/inspections.
• Lead cross-functional teams with the implementation/sustainment of HSE programs, including metric trending for improved site HSE performance.
• Support site operations as an area frontline and/or flow team HSE representative.
• Advise in facility/equipment design, project walkthroughs, and evaluation to control or eliminate HSE risks.
• Lead key elements of the HSE management system such as event and change management processes, training, assessments/audits, business planning, and inspections.
• Approve deviations, work plans, actions, change controls, SOPs, Job Plans, etc.
• Collaborate with HSE SMEs at other sites and globally to enhance the broader HSE function and continue personal development in HSE topics.
• Monitor and operationalize internal and external best practices.
• Support development of functional priorities and annual HSE action plan(s).
• Owner of HSE Programs - Lockout/Tagout, Line Breaking, Machine Guarding, Crane/Hoist/Sling safety, Lilly LIFE, Facility Self-Assessment Program, Auditing, etc.
• Oversee local health center personnel managing injury/illness case management and promote wellbeing programs.
• Serve as a backup to site HSE leader. Support HSE leader to develop functional priorities, annual HSE plan, monthly metrics, HSE communications for various forums.

Benefits

• 401(k) participation
• Pension benefits
• Vacation benefits
• 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
• Time off and leave of absence benefits
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree