HSE Associate / Sr. HSE Associate

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.

At Lilly in Germany, we are currently planning and building a high-tech production facility in Alzey (Rhineland-Palatinate), which will expand our production of injectable drugs from 2027 and employ up to 1,000 specialists. To make the most of our innovative production site, we are looking for motivated reinforcements who, together with us, will ensure the supply of Lilly medicines in Germany, Europe, and worldwide, in line with the three Lilly values of "Excellence," "Integrity," and "Respect for People."

Join our Lilly team in Alzey and start as soon as possible as

Associate HSE / Sr. Associate HSE

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of the HSE operational readiness plan for Lilly Alzey as a collaborative and energetic member of the HSE team
• Lead implementation of assigned HSE programs including lockout/tagout, PPE, hazard communication, ergonomic hazards, confined space entry, machine guarding, working at heights, powered industrial vehicles, and health and safety risk assessments
• Support the project team as a key HSE stakeholder providing input on health and safety-related design decisions, construction, and startup plans while ensuring compliance requirements are met
• Develop and roll out safety and health programs, procedures, tools, and HSE management systems including training, mentoring, and onboarding of new staff
• Build strong partnerships with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to manage change and ensure safe, compliant startup of new systems
• Serve as the site key contact and HSE program expert with in-depth knowledge of applicable corporate, local, state, and federal requirements
• Coordinate, complete, and submit internal and external reporting on time, incorporating second-person verification as needed
• Support operational areas in understanding regulatory requirements and implementing compliant solutions
• Complete internal HSE audits, lead/support incident investigations, trend HSE data, compile metrics, and develop long-term improvement plans
• Serve as liaison between site, regulatory agencies, and contractors

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science (e.g., chemistry, biology, occupational safety/health, industrial hygiene)
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in pharmaceutical or chemical environments
• Demonstrated experience applying Health and Safety regulations and developing HSE programs
• Authorization to work in Germany required — Lilly does not provide visa sponsorship for this role
• Desirable qualifications in the field of waste management, fire protection, explosion protection, machine safety, hazardous materials management, management systems (14001/45001/50001),

Additional Preferences

• Excellent organization, time management, and analytical skills with a structured, systematic approach
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional environments
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and interfacing with HSE regulatory agencies

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to join a greenfield startup team and shape a site from day one
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package in line with Lilly standards
• Targeted professional development and international networking within the Lilly global network
• Company pension, health programs, and flexible working models

Additional Information

• Tasks will require access to manufacturing and laboratory areas using appropriate PPE

• Primary location is Alzey, Germany

• On-site presence required

What can you look forward to with us?

• Pioneering spirit: Become part of a team of specialized professionals that will grow to up to 1,000 colleagues over the next three years.

• Innovation: You will work in a medical high-tech production facility equipped with the most advanced technology.

• Creative freedom: From the beginning, you will have the freedom to contribute your ideas and implement them in cross-functional teams.

• Development: We value the individual career development of our employees and ensure fair access to professional development worldwide through our "Corporate Lilly University."

• Financial benefits: In addition to your attractive salary, we offer you the option of an excellent company pension plan and other individual benefits.

Have we piqued your interest? Then please apply online with your complete application documents through our applicant portal jobs.lilly.com.

We look forward to your application!

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