Lead Auditor – Health, Safety, and Environment
Eli Lilly and Company
August 23, 2026
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
Corporate Functions
Primary Responsibilities
As one of three Lead Auditors in the HSE Audit Services group, plan and execute HSE audits of Lilly facilities globally.
- Assess compliance with local HSE regulations, Lilly Global HSE standards, and effectiveness of business HSE Management Systems
- Inform senior management of global compliance status and report HSE continuous improvement activities
- Own, implement, and facilitate global HSE standards, programs, and strategic business support activities
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and execute team-based HSE audits to assess compliance with local regulations, Lilly Global/divisional standards, and HSE Management System effectiveness
- Develop audit capabilities by engaging and training audit team members; continuously improve audit methodologies
- Communicate findings via comprehensive written reports and oral presentations within established timelines
- Participate in and lead initiatives to enhance the GHSE audit program
- Support strategic assessments (e.g., third-party contract manufacturing audits, new acquisition due diligence)
- Drive continuous improvement by evaluating audit trends/themes and sharing best practices; contribute to/lead technical forums
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in health/safety, physical sciences, engineering, or environmental management
- Minimum 7 years of HSE experience, including health & safety, Process Safety Management (PSM), and/or environmental audits
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; Lilly does not sponsor visas/work authorization
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of health/safety or environmental regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
- Professional HSE certification (CSP, CPEA, CPSA, PE, ISO 14000, CIH)
- Independent work; strong cross-functional collaboration
- Superior communication skills
- Proficiency with enterprise software (e.g., Veeva, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Benefits
- Eligibility for a company bonus and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription coverage, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance and fitness benefits).
As one of three Lead Auditors in the HSE Audit Services group, plan and execute HSE audits of Lilly facilities globally.
- Assess compliance with local HSE regulations, Lilly Global HSE standards, and effectiveness of business HSE Management Systems
- Inform senior management of global compliance status and report HSE continuous improvement activities
- Own, implement, and facilitate global HSE standards, programs, and strategic business support activities
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and execute team-based HSE audits to assess compliance with local regulations, Lilly Global/divisional standards, and HSE Management System effectiveness
- Develop audit capabilities by engaging and training audit team members; continuously improve audit methodologies
- Communicate findings via comprehensive written reports and oral presentations within established timelines
- Participate in and lead initiatives to enhance the GHSE audit program
- Support strategic assessments (e.g., third-party contract manufacturing audits, new acquisition due diligence)
- Drive continuous improvement by evaluating audit trends/themes and sharing best practices; contribute to/lead technical forums
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in health/safety, physical sciences, engineering, or environmental management
- Minimum 7 years of HSE experience, including health & safety, Process Safety Management (PSM), and/or environmental audits
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; Lilly does not sponsor visas/work authorization
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of health/safety or environmental regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
- Professional HSE certification (CSP, CPEA, CPSA, PE, ISO 14000, CIH)
- Independent work; strong cross-functional collaboration
- Superior communication skills
- Proficiency with enterprise software (e.g., Veeva, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Benefits
- Eligibility for a company bonus and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription coverage, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance and fitness benefits).