Lead Emergency Response Specialist – HSE, Lilly Medicine Foundry

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly in Indiana is seeking an Emergency Response (ER) Specialist – HSE to lead on-site emergency response as shift lead and Incident Commander. You will coordinate rapid medical and hazardous-material responses while ensuring safety protocols.

This role involves developing procedures, supporting drills and inspections, and collaborating with internal teams and external agencies to keep Lilly's facilities safe and compliant.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in emergency response (fire department, EMS, or industrial teams).
• EMT-B or higher certification.
• Hazardous Materials Technician.
• Incident Command certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site emergency response as shift lead and Incident Commander.
• Respond to hazardous materials events and provide medical response.
• Develop and maintain emergency procedures.
• Support drills, inspections, and fire safety programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies.
• Ensure site response readiness through training and equipment management.

Skills

Emergency response

Incident command

Medical response

Fire safety

Drill coordination

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Role: Emergency Response (ER) Specialist – HSE at Lilly

Leading/coordination of on-site emergency response as shift lead and Incident Commander.

• Respond to hazardous materials events
• Provide medical response
• Develop and maintain emergency procedures
• Support drills, inspections, and fire safety programs
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies
• Ensure site response readiness through training and equipment management

HighValue: industrial emergency response, hazardous materials, medical response, incident command systems, fire safety compliance, site drills, and cross-functional safety collaboration.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 5+ years in emergency response (fire department, EMS, or industrial teams)
• EMT-B or higher
• Hazardous Materials Technician
• Incident Command certification
• Valid driver’s license

WorkSetup: Supporting a 24/7/365 shift operation at Lilly’s Indiana facilities with less than 10% travel.