Scientist - Environmental

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking an Environmental Scientist to oversee environmental programs at their RTP site in North Carolina. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, managing environmental permits, and collaborating on sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in environmental compliance within a regulated environment. The role is Monday to Friday with potential travel to other Lilly sites.
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Lilly unites caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. Lilly is a fortune 500 company that has been in operation for over 140 years. We make medicine with safety first and quality always while living our company values of Integrity, Excellence, and Respect for People.



Lilly operates a state of the art Parenteral, Device Assembly, and Packaging Facility located at the Research Triangle Park (RTP) in North Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to lead the site environmental programs and assist with sustainability initiatives.



The Environmental Scientist will be responsible for overseeing all environmental permits and programs at the RTP site. Responsibilities will include but not limited to: regulatory and corporate environmental compliance, coordination of all environmental initiatives and collaborating with key stakeholders on environmental related projects and needs.



Key Responsibilities:

Lead and maintain site-wide environmental compliance programs, including air, water, wastewater, stormwater, and hazardous waste.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and site permits

Serve as the primary interface with regulatory agencies and manage inspections, reporting, and correspondence.

Own environmental permitting, compliance assessments, audits, and corrective actions

Provide technical guidance and training to operations, engineering, and site partners

Support environmental aspects of projects, expansions, and operational changes

Track regulatory changes and proactively assess site impact and response needs

Manage the 3rd Party contract for site waste disposal services (hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste).

Serve as Emergency Response Coordinator for RCRA compliance.
Basic Qualifications:



Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field

Experience managing environmental compliance programs in a regulated manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment

Strong working knowledge of EPA and North Carolina environmental regulations

Proven experience with permitting, reporting, and regulatory agency engagement


Additional Information:

Role is Monday through Friday based.

Occasional extended hour and / or off-hour work may be required.
Position will be based out of RTP site with ability to travel to Indianapolis and other global Lilly sites, as required

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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

$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.



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