Head of Health North America
About The Position
The Head of Health North America develops regional health management strategies, policies, and practices in collaboration with Safety, Health & Environment, Security, Facility Management, business units, HR, and Legal. The role leads Health and Wellness across North America, ensuring compliance with local regulations and corporate standards and policies. The position oversees programs covering Occupational Health & Medicine, Medical Response, Travel Health, Pandemic Preparedness, Employee Wellness, Mental Health, Health Promotion, and Hygiene. It also oversees health management providers and agreements, provides technical advice on medical insurance, and drives employee health and well-being initiatives. The role consults on and assesses health across regional administrative, R&D, and production sites; represents Health North America in regional leadership meetings and cross-regional governance; and ensures transparent reporting, operational excellence, cost efficiency, continuous improvement, and innovation in support of business objectives. The position requires travel of up to 20%. The stated salary range is $130,000 to $200,000, with possible incentive pay or other compensation. Actual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, education, training, and work location.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of relevant healthcare experience.
- Must be a Nurse Practitioner, Medical Doctor, or Physician Assistant, or hold a Master’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- Occupational Health Certification.
- Corporate experience and a strong understanding of organizational dynamics.
- Very strong stakeholder management and excellent communication skills.
- Self-starter with a pioneering mindset, able to work independently and drive initiatives.
- Agile approach combining strategic thinking with hands-on operational management.
- Digital literacy and comfort using technology for communication, reporting, and program management.
- Willingness to travel up to 20%.
Responsibilities
- Develop Health North America management strategies, policies, and practices in collaboration with infrastructure domains, business units, HR, and Legal.
- Lead Health and Wellness across North America and ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate standards and policies.
- Oversee programs in 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 employee health and well-being initiatives.
- Consult on and assess health across administrative, R&D, and production sites in the region.
- Represent Health North America in regional leadership meetings and cross-regional governance.
- Ensure reporting transparency, operational excellence, and cost efficiency in health-related activities.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in health programs to support business objectives.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans starting on day one.
- Paid sick, vacation, holiday, and volunteer time.
- Flexible and hybrid work policies, depending on role.
- Vacation buy/sell program.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Service awards.
- Student loan reimbursement.
- 12-week gender-neutral parental leave, up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth.
- Fertility support.
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
- Discounted child and elderly care.
- Scholarships.
- National and international growth opportunities.
- Access to thousands of skills development courses.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
