Occ Health Lead

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DLocation: Suzhou, China

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for an Occupational Health Lead, located in Suzhou, China.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

The Occupational Health (OH) Lead is responsible for leading occupational health strategy, programs, and services for DePuy Synthes in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. This role ensures employee health, safety, and well‑being through compliant, high‑quality occupational health practices aligned with global standards and local regulatory requirements. The position plays a critical role in supporting workforce safety, risk management, and business continuity while serving as a trusted advisor to local leaders.

• Support and implement occupational health programs and services in alignment with global standards and local regulatory requirements.

• Oversee and manage occupational health vendor and healthcare provider relationships and contracts, ensuring high-quality service delivery, consistency, and cost-effectiveness.

• Support injury and illness management cases, return‑to‑work, and workplace accommodation programs.

• Ensure compliance with local occupational health legislation, medical surveillance, psychosocial risk assessments, reporting, and documentation requirements.

• Support occupational health data and trends analysis to inform prevention strategies and continuous improvement.

• Partner with EHS, FM (E&PS), HR, and business leaders to identify, assess and mitigate workplace health risks.

• Provide subject‑matter expertise and guidance on occupational health and well-being programs, policies, and practices.

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Clinical Medicine with valid qualification certificate for Internal Medicine / General Practice; Public Health background preferred

• Additional training in occupational health or workplace health and safety is preferred.

• Typically 4-6 years of experience in occupational health, employee health, or related roles.

• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating occupational health programs at site or country level.

• Strong knowledge of China occupational health regulations and best practices.

• Ability to partner effectively with HR, EHS, FM (E&PS), and business leaders in a matrixed organization.

• Strong analytical, risk assessment, and problem‑solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience supporting occupational health in manufacturing or regulated environments.

• Familiarity with global or regional occupational health operating models.

• Experience managing external occupational health vendors.

• Experience in healthcare, medical device, or life sciences industries.

• Languages: Mandarin and English proficiency are required.

• Travel: Up to 10–20% domestic or regional travel.

• Certifications: Valid qualification certificate for Internal Medicine / General Practice is required

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