Director, Occupational Health, New Jersey

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

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About The Position

The Director, Occupational Health leads a team of occupational health professionals to promote a safe and healthy work environment across multiple New Jersey sites and for field and remote workers across the United States. The role oversees services that identify, prevent, and manage work-related injuries and illnesses, while incorporating health promotion and restoration to protect worker health and safety.

The position develops and manages regional occupational health programs and policies, ensures compliance with applicable health and safety regulations, and provides or oversees employee health services, including first aid, emergency care, assessments, screenings, and immunizations. It manages injury and illness cases, coordinates care and return-to-work programs, supports workplace risk assessments and hazard controls, and maintains health records and reporting. The Director also supervises a team of at least three occupational health professionals, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and supports health-related emergency preparedness and response.

The role is based in New Jersey. The posting describes several possible work models for BMS roles but does not identify the model assigned to this position.

Requirements

• Licensed in appropriate jurisdiction(s) as an RN, APN-c, or equivalent; COHN-S or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of Occupational Health experience.
• At least 3 years of management experience.
• Technical competence in clinical case management, medical surveillance programming, medical accommodations, occupational and non-occupational disease case finding and diagnosis, evidence-based treatment modalities, vaccination and medication administration, travel health, and electronic medical records systems.
• Behavioral competence in medical confidentiality, global health, cross-functional collaboration, communication and presentation, influence, and internal stakeholder management.
• Supporting competencies in external stakeholder management, project management, finance and budgeting, and strategy setting.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in nursing, occupational health, public health, or a similar discipline.
• At least 10 years of Occupational Health experience and 5 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage regional Occupational Health programs and policies.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Provide direct employee care, including first aid, emergency care, and management of work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Conduct health assessments, screenings, and immunizations.
• Design and deliver health promotion and well-being programs; educate employees on workplace safety, ergonomics, and disease prevention.
• Manage work-related injury and illness cases, coordinating care, rehabilitation, and return-to-work programs.
• Liaise with healthcare providers, corporate insurance programs, insurance companies, and workers' compensation representatives.
• Support workplace risk assessments, identify potential health hazards, and develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop and update occupational health policies and procedures, and ensure health and safety protocols are followed.
• Maintain accurate health records and documentation; prepare and present reports on occupational health metrics.
• Supervise and support a team of 3 or more Occupational Health professionals.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health Leadership, the People Organization, EHSS, and management to integrate health and safety into the workplace.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, management, and external health services.
• Support the development and implementation of emergency response plans for health-related incidents.

Benefits

• Wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• Paid company holidays; the posting specifies 11 annually for the employee groups described.
• Depending on eligibility, paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer-hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Potential eligibility for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed