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Director, Occupational Health, New Jersey at Bristol-Myers… · Summit
Job Description
Director, Occupational Health, New Jersey
Location: Summit West - NJ - US
At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.
Director, Occupational Health New Jersey
Promote a safe and healthy work environment by leading a team of professionals across multiple sites tasked to identify, prevent and manage work-related injury & illness while incorporating holistic health promotion and restoration to empower and protect worker health and safety.
Oversee the provision of Occupational Health Services across multiple sites or locations in New Jersey and for field and remote workers across the United States.
Program Development and Management:
- Develop, implement, and manage regional Occupational Health programs and policies.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
Employee Health Services:
- Provide direct care to employees, including first aid, emergency care, and management of work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Conduct health assessments, screenings, and immunizations.
Health Promotion and Education:
- Design and deliver health promotion and well-being programs to encourage healthy lifestyles among employees.
- Educate employees on workplace safety, ergonomics, and disease prevention.
Case Management:
- Manage cases of work-related injuries and illnesses, including coordination of care, rehabilitation, and return-to-work programs.
- Liaise with healthcare providers, corporate insurance programs, insurance companies, and workers' compensation representatives.
Risk Assessment and Hazard Control:
- Support workplace risk assessments to identify potential health hazards.
- Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.
Policy and Procedure Development:
- Develop and update occupational health policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all health and safety protocols are followed.
Data Management and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate health records and documentation.
- Prepare and present reports on occupational health metrics.
Team Leadership and Supervision:
- Supervise and support a team of 3+ Occupational Health professionals.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with Occupational Health Leadership, People Organization, EHSS, and management to integrate health and safety into all aspects of the workplace.
- Serve as a liaison between employees, management, and external health services.
Emergency Preparedness and Response:
- Support the development and implementation of emergency response plans for health-related incidents
Requirements
- 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, 3+ years management experience
- 10+ years Occupational Health experience and 5+ years management experience
- Understands and considers this competency in less complex situations or contexts but unable or not required to apply the competency
- Consistently and proactively applies knowledge or skills to routine situations
- Occasionally requires guidance in complex situations
- Exercises a breadth/depth of knowledge and skills for addressing complex situations without guidance
- Sound knowledge of the subject matter based on a deep understanding of the fundamentals
- Recognized locally as the focal point for a significant technical subject
- Can lead, coach and supervise others in the application of the competency
- Extensive knowledge and skill, applied in a wide range of complex and unpredictable situations
- Recognized as an authority for their business/function
- Called upon by various partners for advice and support
- Has an extensive knowledge/skill base
- Able to represent the company's interest in their technical field when dealing with equivalent specialists from other companies and agencies.
- Coaches, supports and can train others, utilizing breadth of experience/depth of specialized expertise
We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Compensation Overview:
The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.
Benefits:
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including 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 also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits
How We Work
Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
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