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Sr. Principal Associate – Environmental

Eli Lilly and Company
September 05, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Richmond, VA
Operations
Role: Senior Principal Associate – Environmental at Lilly, leading environmental compliance and program development for a new API bioconjugates and monoclonal antibodies manufacturing site. Responsibilities: develop and implement environmental readiness plans, oversee site permitting, partner in design and startup phases, and ensure regulatory compliance; lead cross-functional collaboration to embed environmental standards into operations; monitor and interpret regulations, conduct assessments, and support incident investigations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in environmental/chemical engineering, chemistry, or related field; minimum 5 years' experience in chemical manufacturing or GMP environment; expertise in environmental regulations and programs; experience working with regulatory agencies. Preferred: pharmaceutical industry experience, strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, proven ability to influence cross-functional teams. HighValue: GMP manufacturing startup, bioconjugates and mAb modalities, regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, and sustainability programs. WorkSetup: On-site at Richmond, VA; no specific travel mentioned.