Occupational Health Lead

Occupational Health Lead

The Apple Environment, Health & Safety team is looking for an experienced, board-certified Occupational Health physician to lead our global occupational health programs. This is a senior leadership role responsible for clinical oversight of employee health programs in more than 40 countries, working with a global network of external occupational health providers, contracted physicians, and cross-functional partners across EHS, Benefits, Legal, HR, and Employee Relations. The ideal candidate brings deep clinical expertise in occupational medicine, a track record of building and managing programs in a corporate or enterprise environment, and the organizational agility to oversee vendor relationships, navigate international regulatory frameworks, and translate medical complexity into clear, actionable guidance for business partners.

This position is responsible for overseeing Apple's global occupational health efforts from a clinical perspective, including the following:

• Clinical Program Leadership
• Vendor & Contractor Management
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Partnership and Prevention

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of occupational health experience, with a significant portion in a corporate or enterprise setting clinical-only or hospital-based backgrounds will not meet the requirements of this role
• Demonstrated experience managing external occupational health vendors, contracted physicians, and third-party medical surveillance providers including RFP/selection, onboarding, performance oversight, and quality assurance across multiple geographies
• Experience developing and implementing evidence-based occupational health programs at scale, including medical surveillance, fitness-for-duty, return-to-work, and hazard-based examination programs
• Domain knowledge spanning industrial hygiene, ergonomics, psychosocial risk assessment, infectious disease, and reproductive health
• Demonstrated experience in the identification, assessment, and control of occupational hazards to worker health
• Familiarity with global injury and illness reporting requirements including OSHA (US), RIDDOR (UK), and equivalent frameworks
• Analytical capability able to collect, interpret, and present data to measure program effectiveness and support evidence-based decisions.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence without direct authority across HR, Legal, Benefits, and EHS teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate clinical and regulatory complexity into clear guidance for non-medical audiences.
• Medical Degree (MD or DO) with completion of a residency in Occupational Medicine.
• Board Certification in Occupational Medicine (ABPM or equivalent) must be current at the time of hire.
• Active licensure in one or more states; ability to obtain additional licensure as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• International or multi-country program experience familiarity with occupational health regulatory frameworks outside the US (e.g., EU Directives, APAC regulations, Latin American NOM/NR standards) is a significant advantage.
• Experience in research, manufacturing, or technology hardware environments where chemical, radiation, or ergonomic exposures are present.
• Familiarity with travel medicine and health management for internationally mobile employees.
• Experience with psychosocial risk programs and workplace mental health frameworks.
• MPH, MS in Occupational Health, or equivalent graduate training in public health or environmental health sciences.

Pay & Benefits:

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $267,800 and $401,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.