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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Lead Occupational Health Physician

Physicians & SurgeonsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNordenham, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A specialist qualification in occupational medicine is required; an additional qualification in rescue medicine and a second specialist title in a direct patient-care field are desirable.
  • Several years of clinical and occupational experience are required, ideally in an industrial setting or an inter-company occupational health service.
  • Ability to professionally inspire and coordinate an interdisciplinary team of plant physicians and medical assistants.
  • Ability to communicate complex medical matters clearly.
  • Fluent, negotiation-level German and English are required.

Responsibilities

  • Prevent work-related impairment of employees’ physical and mental health through medical follow-up examinations, workplace risk-reduction recommendations and support, effective occupational reintegration, and health promotion.
  • Steer the external provider responsible for occupational health services at the Nordenham site and optimize the Medical Services system with colleagues.
  • Provide professional leadership for the health team and establish an occupational health management and workplace health promotion structure.
  • Act as a strategic partner to executive management and Human Resources on strategy and operational excellence in occupational medicine.
  • Provide professional leadership for the occupational health center at the site and ensure high-quality occupational medical care in accordance with the German Occupational Safety Act (ASiG).
  • Develop the vision for comprehensive occupational health management and advance prevention, mental health, and ergonomics.
  • Provide professional guidance to the occupational reintegration management team and support sustainable employee reintegration through close coordination.
  • Advise site management and managers on health protection, working closely with occupational safety, the works council, and external social insurance providers.
  • Advance digitalization in healthcare.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional qualification in rescue medicine and a second specialist title in a direct patient-care field.
  • Experience in an industrial setting or an inter-company occupational health service.
  • French or Spanish language skills.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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