Environmental Representative

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking an Environmental Representative in Indianapolis, IN, to support environmental compliance and program management for Lilly Research Labs. The role involves regulatory compliance, technical leadership, and program implementation for laboratory operations. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, submitting reports, providing technical support, coordinating audits, and evaluating environmental impacts for projects. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
Position Summary

The Environmental Representative is a key technical resource supporting environmental compliance and program management for Lilly Research Labs (LRL) operations in Indianapolis. This role primarily focuses on environmental regulatory compliance, program implementation, and technical leadership for biology and discovery chemistry laboratory operations at the Lilly Technology Center (LTC) North campus.

The position serves as the primary technical resource for environmental compliance across LRL business units, ensuring regulatory requirements are met while supporting operational efficiency. The role also provides technical input for capital projects, event investigations, and cross‑functional HSE programs.

This role strengthens LRL HSE's ability to maintain a strong environmental compliance posture while building deeper organizational capability in environmental program management and regulatory expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance & Program Management (Primary)
• Conduct environmental program assessments and develop technical and administrative solutions to improve compliance posture across LRL operations.
• Develop, track, and trend key compliance metrics; communicate environmental performance to business personnel and area management.
• Submit required corporate and regulatory environmental reports (e.g., Credit 360 quarterly and annual submissions).
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for assigned environmental programs, including management of procedures, records, and associated training materials.
• Provide technical support to business units for the following compliance areas:
• Air Pollution Control programs and Title V compliance
• Waste stream characterization, profiling, and approval
• Manifest signing, tracking, and HMR/DOT requirements
• Green Chemistry and Chemicals of Concern initiatives
• SARA, RCRA, and Clean Water Act obligations
• Identify and assess key environmental risks and aspects critical to the LRL environmental profile; develop and implement mitigation strategies.

Regulatory Interaction & Audits
• Coordinate and participate in corporate and regulatory compliance audits and inspections.
• Interact with regulators, auditors, and customers during assessments; lead efforts to address gaps identified from audits and inspections.
• Participate in HSE Due Diligence site evaluations and third‑party assessments.

Capital Project & Change Management Support
• Provide environmental review and technical input for capital projects and engineering change management processes.
• Evaluate environmental impacts associated with operational changes and new project activities.
• Partner with Engineering, Facilities, and scientific organizations to ensure environmental requirements are integrated into project deliverables.

HSE Program & Governance Participation
• Participate in environmental business planning and support the local HSE management system, including governance committees and LRL technical teams.
• Support event analysis and investigation for environmentally significant incidents.
• Contribute to cross‑functional HSE program development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5 years of environmental compliance experience, including 3 years managing hazardous waste and transportation regulations.
• Background in pharmaceutical R&D, chemical manufacturing, or a related industrial setting.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, J‑1, H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, or L‑1.

Preferred Qualifications
• Deep technical expertise in applicable federal and state environmental regulations (e.g., SARA, RCRA, CWA, CAA, HMR/DOT, IATA).
• Experience in a pharmaceutical R&D or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with environmental management systems (EMS) and sustainability reporting platforms.
• Experience supporting capital project environmental reviews and management of change (MOC) processes.
• Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Power BI, and database applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to think and act strategically.
• Professional certification (e.g., CHMM, CEP, CSP) a plus; willingness to pursue certification desired.

Additional Information
• Travel: 10–15% business travel expected.
• Work Environment: Laboratory, office, and outdoor settings; may include periodic field activities at LRL facilities.
• Schedule: Standard 40‑hour workweek with occasional flexibility based on regulatory deadlines or project phases.

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.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $65,250 - $95,700.

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.