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Organization and Position Overview

Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.

The Sr. Principal – Safety is responsible for the development and implementation of industrial safety programs at the Lilly Medicine Foundry (LMF), including supporting the design of a best-in-class pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, developing technical capabilities at the Foundry related to industrial safety.  They possess deep technical knowledge of industrial safety as it applies to pharmaceutical manufacturing and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements. They understand current best practices and aggressively pursue innovative solutions, leveraging emerging technologies.  They maintain relationships with other internal experts in industrial safety and interact with regulators.  The Sr Principal – Safety works cross-functionally to meet operational excellence goals, mentors technical staff in other functions, and helps create a culture of caring, transparency, and continuous improvement. 

In the project delivery and startup phases (startup expected in 2027), this role will advise on the facility design as well as develop and implement the systems, programs, and business processes required to support GMP operations. This will require significant collaboration, creativity, and resilience as the site grows through startup to full scale GMP manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Work with design teams, Lilly engineers, and other SME to design and deliver a best-in-class pharmaceutical manufacturing facility following the hierarchy of controls. Develops all LMF safety programs and lead cross-functional teams in implementing safety programs. Assist with the development of the HSE operational readiness plan for the LMF as a collaborative, inclusive, and energetic member of the HSE team.Provides technical industrial safety expertise for new product introductions, changes, nonroutine/troubleshooting activities, and shutdown/start up activities.Advises on priorities and the development of the LMF HSE plan. Hosts regulatory inspectors and internal auditors and leads/support self-assessments. Advises management and senior technical staff on industrial safety practices, and provides expert interpretation of regulations, corporate standards, policies, and industry guidance.Develops the skills and expertise of Operators, Engineering, Maintenance, Chemists, Leaders, and other staff to ensure effective and compliant implementation of safety programs.  Promotes a speak up culture that empowers employees and contractors with the authority to stop work.  Supports the investigation of events and promotes robust and sustainable corrective and preventative actions.Develops & delivers high quality training and communications.Drives implementation of site safety initiatives.Completes site performance metric reviews and analyses. 

Basic Requirements

Bachelor or master’s degree in Industrial Safety or related field.    Minimum of 10 years in Industrial Safety, preferably in the pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, or related industry. 

Preferences

Possess a keen technical curiosity and a passion for innovation. Exceptional abilities to work in a team, develop relationships with other functions at all levels of the organization, and lead or influence cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to make risk-based decisions in a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in execution.Demonstrated initiative, good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, combined with tenacity/initiative to drive tasks to completion within schedule and work proactively without direct supervision.Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.Competent IT skills and knowledge of standard software packages and electronic business systems. 

Other Information:

Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis. Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. Tasks require entering manufacturing and laboratory areas which require wearing appropriate PPE.Must carry a cell phone as position supports 24 hours operations.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$63,000 - $162,800

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.

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