Associate Director - HSE (Emergency Management)

Overview At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. Responsibilities Pre-Startup and Startup Phase Lead development of the site emergency response department and emergency response capability by defining staffing needs, hiring and onboarding team members, and establishing coverage, command, and response expectations ahead of startup. Define fire & emergency protection, emergency response, and operational readiness requirements for the fire house, vehicles, tools, systems, and response equipment, and partner with project and engineering teams to ensure those requirements are built into site design and startup plans. Implement core emergency response programs, procedures, and training needed for startup, including pre-incident planning, drill execution, equipment checks, alarm and communication protocols, and coordination with site operations and HSE teams. Post Startup Manage day-to-day site emergency response operations by maintaining personnel readiness, inspecting and maintaining response equipment, leading drills and exercises, and ensuring emergency programs remain effective, compliant, and aligned with site risk. Lead coordination with external fire departments, EMS, mutual aid partners, and regulatory agencies to support emergency planning, incident response, inspections, and ongoing site preparedness. Basic Qualifications Education Level: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in fire department, industrial emergency response, or emergency services operations, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role. Certifications: Must hold or be able to obtain, prior to site startup, the certifications required to perform assigned fire department and emergency response duties at the site. Licenses: Valid driver’s license required. Language Requirements: English proficiency required. Additional Skills / Preferences Previous experience leading industrial emergency response, fire brigade, or fire department operations in a manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, or other high-hazard environment. Experience supporting greenfield site startup, facility commissioning, or design review for fire protection, emergency response infrastructure, and operational readiness. Working knowledge of fire protection systems, emergency response equipment, hazardous materials response, and incident command practices applicable to an industrial site. Proven ability to build, train, and lead emergency response teams, including development of drills, qualification processes, and readiness standards. Strong experience working across engineering, operations, HSE, and external emergency response agencies to establish practical, site-specific emergency response plans and interfaces. Current fire service, incident command, hazardous materials response, or emergency medical certifications relevant to industrial emergency response operations. Additional Information Position Location: Houston, Texas Travel: Less than 5% annually Shift: Primarily day shift; additional flexibility and occasional off-hours support may be required during project delivery, startup, and ongoing site operations. Work Conditions: Must be able to meet site-specific medical clearance requirements and any required physical ability expectations associated with the role. 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. 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. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (View email address on click.appcast.io), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL). Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $123,000 - $180,400. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus and Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program, including eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits, life insurance, vacation, and other benefits. Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion.

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