Principal Associate -Environmental, Health & Safety

Role Summary

The Principal Associate - Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) is responsible for the development and technical support of HSE systems, processes, and programs at the Lilly Kenosha site in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Responsibilities include regulatory and corporate HSE compliance for the site, coordinating all HSE activities, tracking and trending data for safe operation, driving site HSE improvements, and influencing business and strategic planning. The role provides coaching to the organization to maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage site functional areas to champion an injury-free workplace.
• Develop, establish, and sustain HSE systems, processes, and programs to support the transition from construction to startup and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Partner with construction and design-build firms to ensure smooth handoff from construction to startup.
• 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.
• Support HSE event management, CAPA and change control processes, and apply the hierarchy of controls to reduce risk toward an injury-free workplace.
• Provide floor support to multiple operations, including auditing, data collection, trending, and supporting local safety teams.
• Leverage knowledge of severe injury risk to minimize potential events and raise awareness among site resources.
• Provide frontline Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental support for the site.
• Chair cross-functional safety committees and 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 and 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.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Required: Minimum of 7+ years of progressive HSE experience, preferably in manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.
• Preferred: Advanced certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent).
• Required: Demonstrated technical leadership and strategic influence in HSE.
• Required: Strong regulatory knowledge (OSHA, EPA, GMP, etc.) and experience with CAPA systems for HSE changes and deviations.
• Required: Proven ability to influence lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects.
• Required: Excellent communication, analytical, and computer skills.
• Preferred: Experience with greenfield site startup and GMP operations.

Skills

• Strong HSE regulatory knowledge
• CAPA and change control experience
• Technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Effective communication and data analysis skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (occupational health, safety, environmental science, engineering, or related)