Associate Director - Global Affiliate Health, Safety and Environment

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.

The Global Health, Safety and Environment (GHSE) Affiliate team sets the global strategy and provides direction for HSE operations in Sales & Marketing Affiliates and Global Business Solutions (GBS) sites to improve HSE performance. The Associate Director/Director of global HSE is recognized as the Affiliate HSE subject matter expert providing support on programming, operations, and safety initiatives for Affiliates & GBS sites globally.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Responsible for the HSE Directions program and related requirements.

• Develop and lead the global HSE affiliate strategy, including goals, tools, resources, training materials, and communications.

• Manage, analyze, and communicate HSE metrics to support ongoing improvement.

• Provide HSE representative training, perform compliance assessments, conduct individualized coaching, and offer ongoing support for affiliate programs.

• Assess and communicate effects of HSE regulations concerning affiliate aspects.

• Anticipate change, develop action plans, and lead activities for new requirements.

• Participate and serve as technical expert in internal meetings.

• Conduct external benchmarking with participating organizations/peer companies.

The role will drive continuous performance improvements by:

• Offering expertise in all areas of the HSE Directions program and safety culture.

• Supporting the evaluation of local HSE programs/activities and development of action plans (e.g., roadmaps, safety culture plans, etc.)

• Influencing senior leaders, line management, peers, and other stakeholders to implement the HSE Directions program and effectively deliver on requirements.

• Developing and implementing global tools and resources to enhance the fulfilment of local HSE responsibilities (e.g., toolkits, training, coaching, etc.)

• Offering guidance and support for HSE incidents, including reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and Notification to Management submissions.

• Providing support in response to HSE audit observations.

• Identifying opportunities for improving technologies, processes, and services.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• 5 or more years professional experience in HSE or related discipline.

Additional Preferences:

• Professional Health, Safety, and/or Environmental Certification

• Knowledge of Affiliate Sales & Marketing and Global Business Solutions operations and the HSE Directions program and related aspects.

• Working knowledge of global HSE standards, protocols, requirements, and regulations.

• Ability to develop and implement globally applicable HSE programs/campaigns.

• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communications skills.

• Ability to effectively listen and communicate cross-culturally.

• Ability to interact with and influence all levels of management.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to analyze and effectively respond to numerical data.

• Initiative and problem-solving skills to pursue issues and move to action,

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills needed to complete the work.

Other Information:

• Up to 25% overnight/OUS travel will be required.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

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.

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