Lilly Research Labs Industrial Hygienist​/HSE Representative

Role Summary

Role: LRL Colorado Lead HSE Representative (Louisville, Colorado). Provide health and safety and industrial hygiene support to expanding Colorado and other R&D sites with a goal to harmonize HSE programs, safety culture and execution processes across the Lilly Research Laboratory network including current and future acquisition opportunities. The position will work closely with the LRL HSE Regional Team to assess risk, prioritize needs and grow HSE.

• Partner with the LRL HSE Regional Team and site contract HSE personnel to ensure activities at these R&D sites maintain HSE compliance with local and federal regulations and achieve adherence to Lilly HSE standards within appropriate time frames.
• Support site HSE and operations personnel both remotely and on site as needed for external inspections and internal audits, and for emerging HSE issues or incidents that require additional HSE support.
• Work with the LRL HSE regional technical hub personnel and contract HSE personnel to prioritize and perform industrial hygiene needs and project work across global research sites.
• Gain knowledge of and serve as a technical resource for core H&S tools and Lilly processes.
• Maintain an ongoing understanding of the H&S liabilities, risks and capabilities for each site, including using site connections and business and HSE systems to anticipate changes in site risk profiles based on site growth, capital projects, changes to modalities and the evolution of science.
• Partner with LRL HSE Regional Technical Hub, LRL HSE technical resources, and site HSE resources to address identified gaps, grow safety culture, develop & execute HSE roadmaps and achieve prioritized goals.
• Assist sites in understanding appropriate timing and help implement core LRL HSE systems and processes for notification to management, incident response, corporate reporting, lab inspections, and other systems utilized across the LRL network.
• Partner with LRL HSE Regional Team to recommend and assist with development and implementation of simplified, right-sized HSE programs for regional research sites, and to offer input in evaluating site HSE contract support personnel to maintain technical expertise based on site activities.
• Network with LRL HSE technical resources and recommend arrangements for specialized HSE contract assistance as needed for project work that lies outside existing site capabilities.
• Enable desired behaviors throughout the organization through clear communication and respect for people.
• Lead or support special projects as assigned by the LRL HSE Regional Site Integration and Execution Lead and LRL Executive Director.
• Inform, educate, and interface with scientific staff and management leaders within LRL organization regarding site HSE issues, programs and needs.
• Provide IH and Safety support for HSE programs including but not limited to the following systems across sites:
  • Colorado Sites (1, 2, and
    3), NY, and South San Francisco
  • Chemical Hygiene Plan and Programs
  • Exposure Assessment
  • Hazard Communication & Risk Assessment
  • HSE risk profile and leading and lagging metrics
  • Site self‑assessments
  • Safety culture growth and progression
  • Contractor safety

• Bachelors degree or higher in a scientific or pharmaceutical development related field
• HSE expertise with 5+ years of IH related experience
• Legal authorization to be employed in the United States;
  Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status for this position

• Pharma, biotech or laboratory based HSE experience
• Certification in Industrial Hygiene
• Familiarity with industrial safety programs (equipment lockout, machine guarding)
• Experienced in interaction with external inspectors on the local and/or federal level
• Previous team leadership or coaching experience
• Experience with or knowledge of scientific laboratory instrumentation
• Experience in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in a research environment
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence scientists and/or business partners to achieve business results