Director, Occupational Health

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Promote a safe and healthy work environment by leading Occupational Health professionals across multiple sites .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $214,200 - $259,560 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive Occupational Health knowledge and expertise, with a focus on compliance with health and safety regulations, employee care, and program management. Proven ability to lead and supervise teams while developing and implementing effective health promotion and well-being initiatives.

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Licensed RN, APN-C, Or EquivalentMasters Degree In Nursing, Occupational Health, Or Public Health5+ Years Occupational Health Experience3+ Years Management ExperienceKnowledge Of Health And Safety Regulations

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Hard Skills

Occupational Health Program ManagementHealth AssessmentsEmergency CareWork-Related Injury ManagementHealth Promotion Program DesignCompliance ManagementHealth Record MaintenanceData ReportingRisk AssessmentCase Coordination

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingSupervisionTrainingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

COHN-S Or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Occupational HealthWorkplace SafetyHealth RegulationsEmployee CareWell-Being ProgramsEmergency Response PlansHealth ScreeningsErgonomicsDisease PreventionWorkers' Compensation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote a safe and healthy work environment by leading Occupational Health professionals across multiple sites
Oversee Occupational Health Services across New Jersey sites and for field and remote workers across the United States
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, including care coordination, rehabilitation, and return-to-work programs
Liaise with healthcare providers, corporate insurance programs, insurance companies, and workers' compensation representatives
Support workplace risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate health hazards
Develop and update occupational health policies and procedures
Maintain accurate health records and documentation
Prepare and present reports on occupational health metrics
Supervise and support a team of 3+ Occupational Health professionals
Collaborate with Occupational Health Leadership, People Organization, EHSS, and management
Serve as a liaison between employees, management, and external health services
Support development and implementation of emergency response plans for health-related incidents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed in appropriate jurisdiction(s): RN, APN-c or equivalent, COHN-S or equivalent
Masters Degree in nursing, occupational health, public health or similar discipline
5+ years of Occupational Health experience and 3+ years management experience
Alternatively, 10+ years Occupational Health experience and 5+ years management experience
Ability to lead, coach, supervise, and train others
Extensive occupational health knowledge and specialized expertise
Knowledge of local, state, and federal health and safety regulations
Ability to work across multiple New Jersey sites and support field and remote workers across the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S.-based exempt employees, without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires in specified employee categories, subject to manager approval
3 optional holidays for eligible employees in specified employee categories
Paid sick leave
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day for eligible employees
Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities