GFD HSE Sr Director

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Define and own the multi-year HSE strategy for GFD, aligned to Lilly's enterprise safety vision and GHSE priorities.
• Establish GFD as an industry benchmark for construction safety — driving measurable improvement in leading and lagging indicators.
• Lead the evolution of GFD's Contractor Safety Management Program, ensuring it reflects best-in-class standards and is scalable across a growing global portfolio.
• Represent Lilly in external industry safety forums, regulatory engagements, and professional organizations to shape industry norms and benchmark performance.

Organizational Leadership & Capability

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global HSE organization embedded within GFD's capital project delivery model.
• Define staffing models and succession plans to ensure the right HSE expertise is available at all project phases and locations.
• Set clear performance expectations, development plans, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement for the HSE function.
• Partner with key strategic contractor firms to source and qualify HSE talent for critical positions across the project portfolio.

Governance, Standards & Compliance

• Own GFD's HSE governance framework — defining standards, policies, procedures, and work rules applicable to all project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Establish a consistent, risk-based approach to hazard identification and control across all project types and geographies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions in which GFD operates, proactively anticipating changes in applicable law and standards.
• Drive adoption of GHSE-aligned programs including LIFE, safety culture initiatives, and environmental sustainability frameworks.

Portfolio Performance & Risk Management

• Monitor, analyze, and report on HSE performance across the GFD global project portfolio — providing senior leadership with clear, data-driven insights.
• Lead the response to significant incidents and near-misses, ensuring rigorous root cause analysis and durable corrective action.
• Identify systemic risks and establish proactive mitigation strategies before they manifest in projects.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as the primary HSE interface with GHSE, Site HSE teams, and project leadership — enabling aligned, mutually reinforcing safety programs.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate HSE requirements into capital asset design, ensuring long-term safe operability of facilities.
• Support GFD business planning including HSE resource allocation, budgeting, and headcount strategy.