Sr. Principal Associate - HSE - Environmental; Water SME

Job Position Overview

This role provides strategic and technical water management expertise within Global HSE, supporting global manufacturing, research, and other operations. It advances standards and long-term strategies for wastewater management, water use and recycling, groundwater quality, and drinking water compliance, translating regulatory/industry developments into practical, risk-based global solutions.

• Define and advance global water management strategies, requirements, and performance standards.
• Assist new sites with environmental permits and operational/engineering controls.
• Establish/evolve global water program data, tools, and metrics to track performance and drive improvement.
• Anticipate/interpret/influence external water policy and regulations; translate into internal requirements and guidance.
• Provide technical support for legislation/regulations involving technology- and water-quality standards.
• Partner with site/functional HSE teams to sustain compliance and improve water pollution control.
• Provide technical leadership/mentoring; lead technical forums/communities of practice.
• Represent Lilly in industry/trade/regulatory forums.
• Coordinate best available technique/technology determinations.
• Provide senior-level expertise for complex, high-risk deviation events and permitting oversight upon request.

• Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering/Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in water pollution control, treatment technologies, and regulatory affairs in complex regulated environments.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship.

• Expertise in US Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Oil Pollution Prevention Act; EU IPPC licensing; international requirements.
• Experience in pharmaceutical API manufacturing or other highly regulated industry.
• Wastewater treatment, water reuse/recycling, groundwater quality.
• Risk assessment experience; ability to influence leaders; clear technical writing; ability to translate complexity for diverse audiences.
• MS/PhD preferred; enterprise global program governance; regulatory agency/association engagement; data/metrics/digital tools.
• Travel 10–20%.

• Anticipated wage: $115,500–$184,800; bonus eligibility (if applicable). Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision, flexible benefits, life insurance, leave, and well-being benefits.