The Executive Director, Medical and Occupational Health is a highly experienced and strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of a comprehensive occupational health program for GE Appliances. This role leads a team of healthcare professionals and collaborates with senior leadership to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. This role is an advocate for employee wellbeing and safety, promoting a culture of health and safety within the organization. Oversees healthcare delivery (both occupational health, advanced primary care and other high-value services) and health/leave benefits for 15,000 employees.
Position
Executive Director, Medical and Occupational Health
Location
USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Essential Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Operations:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive occupational health strategy aligned with organizational goals, including program development, budget management, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR, Legal, Operations) and external partners (regulatory agencies, union leads, health/benefit providers).
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report on occupational health data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and inform strategic decision-making.

Program Management: Oversee all aspects of the occupational health program, including:

• Pre-employment screenings and assessments
• Union/Labor negotiations in health and safety design
• Health surveillance and monitoring
• Injury and illness prevention programs
• Health education and promotion
• Return-to-work programs
• Disability management
• Emergency preparedness and response ensuring business continuity

Program goals include measurable improvements in employee health outcomes, wellbeing, safety, and satisfaction; reduction of workplace injury and absenteeism; increased process efficiencies and reduction in total healthcare spend; while ensuring compliance with local, state, national/ U.S. health policies, standards, and guidelines.

Clinical Oversight: Lead a team of healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, and other specialists, providing clinical oversight and guidance ensuring the quality and safety of patient care. Place systems in place to monitor, evaluate, and improve clinical practices.

• Setting a clear vision for high-quality patient care.
• Demonstrating commitment to patient safety and well-being.
• Empowering staff to participate in decision-making and improvement efforts.
• Recognizing and celebrating successes and achievements.

Continuous Improvement: Drive service innovation and continuous improvements for all clinical and wellbeing initiatives and resources serving public and occupational health, travel medicine, primary care, point care solutions, and health plan needs.

Medical Informatics: Lead medical informatics team responsible for implementing electronic medical record (EMR) capabilities for secure clinical documentation and OSHA recordkeeping.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/advanced degree and/or certifications in Healthcare Administration or relevant fields like occupational health and safety, industrial / public health & safety, or a related.
• 15+ years of clinical and healthcare business experience with expertise in health and leave benefits, healthcare policy, occupational health & safety, regulatory compliance, and employee well-being programs.
• Strong understanding of industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and environmental health
• Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams, set performance goals, and drive results when leading a team of healthcare professionals
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to make complex, detailed information clear and actionable
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Strategic and critical thinking and must have a collaborative problem-solving approach
• Strong analytical and business acumen, strategic and critical thinking skills,

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification in Occupational Medicine (ABOM)
• MD degree (Doctorate in Occupational Medicine or related field), ability to obtain unrestricted medical licensure in KY and other states, completed residency training and board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Occupational Health, though other specialties will also be considered.

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Up to 25% of travel required for domestic travel to customer sites/ plants, etc.