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Occupational Health Director
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What they do
An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Director is responsible for directing the strategy of an organization's approach to managing health and safety risks for workers. Responsible for the organization continually improving its safety performance and compliance to health and safety legislation and standards. Will liaise with directors of other sections of the organization to ensure that strategic goals align with those of the occupational health and safety team.
$104,638 / year median in Connecticut
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Occupational Health Rocky Hill, Connecticut Excellent Salary Range & Great Benefits:
Health Insurance:
affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1Work-Life Balance:
Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell programFinancial:
401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and the company's matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursementFamily Support:
12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarshipsCareer Growth:
diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursementRequired Responsibilities:
Head of Health Occupational Health Develop management strategies, policies, and practices in collaboration with the infrastructure domains Safety, Health & Environment, Security, Facility Management, the business units as well as HR and Legal.Lead Health and Wellness across NA, ensuring compliance with local regulations and corporate standards and policies.
Oversee programs in Health, incl. Occupational Health & Medicine, Medical Response, Travel Health, Pandemic Preparedness, Employee Wellness, Mental Health, Health Promotion and Hygiene.
Oversee Health Management providers and agreements.
Provide technical advice on medical insurance and drive initiatives for employee health and well-being.
Consult on and assess Health across all Admin, R&D and Production sites within the region.
Professionally represent Health NA in regional leadership meetings as well as being part of cross-regional governance.
Ensure reporting transparency, operational excellence, and cost efficiency in all health-related activities.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in health programs to support business objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Head of Health - Occupational Health Certification Must have 10 plus years of relevant healthcare experience. Candidates must be a Nurse Practitioner, Medical Doctor, Physician Assistant, or hold a master's degree in public health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, along with an Occupational Health Certification. Corporate experience is essential, with a strong understanding of organizational dynamics.Very strong stakeholder management skills and excellent communication skills.
Self-starter with a pioneering mindset, able to work independently and drive initiatives.
Agile approach that combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational management.
Digitally literate and comfortable using technology for communication, reporting, and program management.