Lead Auditor – Health, Safety, and Environment

Indianapolis

Thursday, 21 May 2026

As one of three Lead Auditors in the HSE Audit Services group, you will plan and execute HSE audits of Lilly facilities globally. The Global HSE audit program assesses compliance with local HSE regulations, Lilly Global HSE standards, and the effectiveness of business HSE Management Systems. Through these audits, you will inform senior management of Lilly's global compliance status and report on HSE continuous improvement activities. This position offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise beyond core auditing responsibilities through ownership, implementation, and facilitation of global HSE standards, programs, and other strategic business support activities. Key Accountabilities. Lead and execute team-based HSE audits to assess compliance with local HSE regulations, Lilly Global and divisional standards, and HSE Management System effectiveness. Develop audit capabilities by engaging and training audit team members, fostering skill development, and continuously improving audit methodologies. Communicate audit findings effectively through comprehensive written reports and oral presentations to senior management, delivered within established timelines. Drive program improvement by participating in and leading initiatives to enhance the GHSE audit program's effectiveness and valueSupport strategic assessments including third-party contract manufacturing audits, new acquisition due diligence, and other review activities as business needs require. Drive continuous improvement through evaluation of trends or themes across audits, information and best practice sharing, and contributing to or leading technical forums. Required Qualifications. Bachelor's degree in health or safety field, physical sciences, engineering, or environmental management. Minimum of 7 years of HSE experience, including participation in health and safety, Process Safety Management (PSM), and/or environmental audits. Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally to execute HSE audits and attend professional conferences. 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-1 B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1 B 1, or L-1. Preferred Qualifications. Extensive knowledge of health and safety or environmental regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Professional HSE certification (CSP, CPEA, CPSA, PE, ISO 14000, or CIH)Proven ability to work independently, including planning and organizing complex project work with minimal supervision. Demonstrated excellence in cross-functional collaboration and ability to maintain productive partnerships with diverse business stakeholders. Superior communication skills with ability to effectively and tactfully deliver constructive feedback and technical information to audiences ranging from operations personnel to senior executives. Proficiency with enterprise software platforms including Veeva, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. 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 ( 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.

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