Principal Associate -Environmental, Health & Safety

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Pleasant Prairie
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Lilly is actively growing its manufacturing footprint globally to meet the needs of patients and deliver on our exciting future. As a result, Lilly is looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) professional to support our growth in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. This is an outstanding opportunity to deliver on new manufacturing investments. The Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) Principal Associate will be responsible for the development and technical support of HSE systems, processes, and programs at the Lilly Kenosha site. Responsibilities will include but not limited to regulatory and corporate HSE compliance for the site, coordination of all HSE activities for the site, tracking and trending data necessary for the safe operation of Lilly Kenosha, site HSE improvements, and influencing business and strategic planning. The HSE Associate provides coaching to the organization to ensure a safe work environment. Responsibilities: Engage site functional areas to champion in achieving an injury free workplace. Develop, establish, and sustain HSE systems, processes, and programs for the LKC site to support the transition from construction to start up, and to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements Partner with construction and design build firms to ensure smooth handoff from construction to start up. Develop and establish HSE programs and procedures for Lilly Kenosha and provide ongoing technical support. Provide support for all HSE activities at the Lilly Kenosha site including compliance with environmental permits. Understand and support the HSE event management, CAPA and change control processes, and influence application of the hierarchy of controls to reduce risk, driving toward site and company goals to achieve an injury free workplace. Provide floor support to multiple operations (this includes auditing, data collection, trending, and supporting local safety teams). Leverage knowledge of severe injury risk to influence minimization of potential events and increase awareness / knowledge among site resources. Provide front line Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental support for the site. Chair cross-functional safety committees and actively participate in strategic initiatives. Conduct and lead complex risk assessments, support incident investigations, and regulatory audits. Mentor and develop staff; design and deliver advanced training programs for all levels of the organization. Analyze HSE performance data, report trends to senior leadership. Maintain professional certifications and stay current with emerging HSE regulations and best practices. Drive a culture of safety through ongoing education, engagement, and continuous improvement. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline. Minimum of 7 years of progressive HSE experience, preferably in manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments. Advanced certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent) strongly preferred. Demonstrated technical leadership and strategic influence in HSE. Strong regulatory knowledge (OSHA, EPA, GMP, etc.) and experience with CAPA systems for HSE changes and deviations. Proven experience influencing lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects. Excellent communication, analytical, and computer skills. Experience with greenfield site start-up and GMP operations preferred. Additional Skills/Preferences: Prior HSE experience Strong HSE regulatory knowledge Experience with CAPA system for HSE changes and deviations Demonstrated technical leadership skills Strong communication and computer skills required GMP operational experience This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes. As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $65,250 - $169,400 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for 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; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. WeAreLilly

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