Sr. Principal Associate - HSE Industrial Hygienist

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Pleasant Prairie
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. The Senior Industrial Hygienist is an integral part of the Lilly Kenosha County (LKC) Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) team, providing technical leadership and expertise in the development, implementation, and maintenance of HSE programs. While the primary focus of this role is on the Industrial Hygiene (IH) programs for the LKC site, it may also encompass other HSE programs as needed. During the project delivery and startup phases, expected from 2026 to 2029, the Sr. Principal Industrial Hygienist role will be fluid and dynamic. The Senior Industrial Hygienist will play a crucial role in supporting project delivery, building a new organization, and developing and implementing the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations. This period will demand significant collaboration, creativity, and resilience as the site transitions from startup to full-scale GMP manufacturing. Post-startup, the Senior Industrial Hygienist will continue to serve as the subject matter expert for the IH program and other assigned HSE programs as needed. Additionally, this role will act as an IH/HSE regulatory advisor for manufacturing and support units, ensuring ongoing compliance and fostering a healthy and positive safety culture. Responsibilities: Collaborative Development: Assist in developing the HSE operational readiness plan for the LKC facility, working as a collaborative, inclusive, and energetic member of the HSE team. IH Program Implementation: Determine the scope and lead the implementation of the site Industrial Hygiene (IH) program, which includes IH exposure monitoring, noise, PPE, radiation, biological hazards, and other identified IH needs. You may also be assigned other HSE programs as needed. Project Support: Act as a key stakeholder in the project team, providing input and feedback on IH-related design decisions, construction, and startup plans. Ensure these decisions meet project deliverables and compliance requirements by leveraging existing Lilly knowledge and incorporating external experiences and learning. Program Development: Develop and roll out IH/HSE programs, procedures, tools, and overall HSE management systems. This includes training, mentoring, and onboarding new staff to support a strong HSE culture at the site. Partnership Building: Develop partnerships with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering functions to manage change, ensure safety and compliance of new systems, and assist in setting requirements for a safe and compliant startup. Expert Consultation: Serve as the site key contact and IH program expert, maintaining knowledge of applicable corporate, local, state, and federal requirements. Stay abreast of changes to requirements and their applicability to the site. Reporting and Verification: Ensure that all internal and external reporting is coordinated, completed, and submitted on time, incorporating second person verification as needed. Regulatory Guidance: Be a resource to operational areas, helping them understand the regulatory requirements of their areas and programs. Work with them to implement solutions that comply with these regulations and facilitate the implementation of the programs. Audits and Investigations: Complete internal HSE audits/assessments, lead/support incident investigations, assist with trending HSE data and metrics compilation, and support the development of long-term plans to drive program improvements. Liaison Role: Serve as a liaison between the LKC site, regulatory agencies, and contractors as related to program needs. Support the project team to deliver the facility as a key stakeholder providing input and feedback on IH-related design decisions, construction, and startup plans while ensuring decisions meet project deliverables and compliance requirements, leveraging existing Lilly knowledge, and incorporating external experiences and learning. Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in industrial Hygiene 5 years Industrial Hygiene experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing operations Industrial hygiene certification Additional Skills/Preferences: Experience applying HSE regulations and developing and/or implementing Industrial Hygiene / Health and Safety programs. Strong knowledge and experience in Industrial Hygiene, including IH exposure monitoring, noise, PPE, radiation, biological hazards, and other IH needs. Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills Excellent organization and time management skills, as well as strong analytical skills and systematic and structured way of working Strong collaboration and communication skills Computer system proficiency Ability to lead cross-functional and technical teams Experience interfacing with HSE-related regulatory agencies Additional Information: Tasks will require entering manufacturing and laboratory areas, which require wearing appropriate PPE. Must carry a cell phone as position will support 24/7 manufacturing operations. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $65,250 - $169,400 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. WeAreLilly

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