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Grecia, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica • Hybrid
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The LATAM Occupational Health Lead is responsible for developing and implementing regional occupational health strategies, programs, and services to ensure employee well-being. This role involves managing vendor relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering with cross-functional teams to mitigate workplace health risks.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Nursing, Occupational Health, Public Health, or a related field, along with 6-8 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required, as well as strong knowledge of occupational health regulations in Costa Rica and the LATAM region.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
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Health ServicesDePuy Synthes is recruiting for a LATAM Occupational Health Lead, located in Grecia, Costa Rica.
The LATAM Occupational Health Lead is responsible for leading occupational health strategy, programs, and services for DePuy Synthes in Costa Rica, while providing regional oversight. 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 in a regulated manufacturing and corporate environment, while serving as a trusted advisor to site and regional leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and implement the LATAM occupational health strategy, 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.
Provide subject‑matter expertise and guidance on occupational health and well-being programs, policies, and practices.
Partner with EHS, FM (E&PS), HR, and business leaders to identify, assess and mitigate workplace health risks.
Ensure compliance with occupational health legislation, medical surveillance, psychosocial risk assessments, reporting, and documentation requirements across the region.
Support injury and illness management, return‑to‑work, and workplace accommodation programs.
Analyze occupational health data and trends to inform prevention strategies and continuous improvement.
Contribute to regional and global initiatives related to employee health, well‑being, and prevention.
Serve on local/regional Crisis Management Teams.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Occupational Health, Public Health, or a related field is required.
Professional qualification or additional training in Occupational Health, Public Health, or a related discipline (preferred)
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Typically 6-8 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 occupational health regulations and best practices in Costa Rica and LATAM.
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.
Preferred:
Experience supporting occupational health in manufacturing or regulated environments.
Familiarity with global or regional occupational health operating models.
Experience managing external occupational health vendors.
Exposure to healthcare, medical device, or life sciences industries.
Experience supporting change initiatives or program harmonization.
Other:
Languages: Spanish and English proficiency are required.
Travel: Up to 10–20% domestic or regional travel.
Certifications: Occupational Health Nurse or equivalent certification is preferred.
For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics 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.
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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