Regional Medical Lead - LATAM, Global Medical Team AMER

At Amazon we strive to be Earths Best Employer. As a member of our Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team you will have an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to that goal and grow a healthy and safe environment for our customers and employees. The WHS Global Medical & Health team is seeking an experienced physician to lead the occupational health services within Mexico (MX) and Brazil (BR). Join WHS Global Medical & Health and take a pivotal role in driving occupational health excellence across MX and BR. As the Regional Health Lead you will oversee and lead the delivery of occupational health services within MX and BR and act as the subject matter expert for occupational health ensuring the health and well-being of employees in alignment with global standards and local regulations.

Key job responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and manage the occupational health services across MX ensuring high-quality support and compliance with local health safety and medical regulations. Provide strategic direction for BR including liaising with BR site-level third-party occupational health services.
Serve as a subject matter expert on occupational health providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders at all levels and liaising with local authorities and occupational health bodies.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation changes affecting workplace health and ensure compliance with Amazons policies as well as all local health safety and medical regulations.
Define monitor and report health-related metrics to WHS Global Medical & Health team leadership to measure program success identify areas for improvement and inform global and regional health strategies.
Oversee the proactive identification assessment and mitigation of workplace health risks including physical and psychosocial factors and develop programs to safeguard employee well-being.
Investigate and report on health-related events that may affect or present risk to associates and/or the business.

A day in the life
In your role as Regional Medical Lead you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for occupational health services and preventive health management programs. You will work closely with a dedicated team of WHS professionals and health professionals while collaborating with internal stakeholders and local health authorities to identify and mitigate workplace health risks. As a subject matter expert you will offer essential guidance on occupational health regulatory and compliance matters and you will serve as the primary point of contact for localizing health policies. You will have the unique opportunity to shape how health programs are managed across MX and BR by driving cross-functional initiatives and partnering with a dynamic team of health professionals. Your leadership will not only keep employees healthy and safe but also strengthen key partnerships that are critical to our organizational success.

About the team
The Global Medical & Health team is dedicated to driving excellence in occupational health and employee well-being across our global organization. We collaborate across regions to design implement and oversee innovative health programs that support the diverse needs of our workforce while aligning with regulatory standards. Our mission is to foster a safe healthy and resilient work environment by integrating evidence-based practices leveraging data-driven insights and championing holistic health strategies. Joining our team means contributing to a global vision of unifying and advancing occupational health initiatives that make a measurable positive impact on employees health worldwide.

MX licensed medical doctor certified in occupational medicine
Clinical experience and direct knowledge of MX and BR occupational health legislation and requirements
Experience leading a team of occupational health professionals
Injury or illness prevention expertise (ergonomics psychosocial risks environmental risks industrial hygiene) including delivering preventative and other healthcare programs
Experience with work restrictions and accommodations processes
Experience managing first aid and emergency response services
Demonstrated leadership teamwork analysis judgment and customer focus with result-orientated working methods and problem solving
Ability to address and support executive priorities including strong written and verbal communication skills
Professional working fluency in Spanish and English verbal and written communication in English

Specialization/additional qualification in ergonomics psychosocial risks environmental risks industrial hygiene or similar
5 years experience in health management in a retail logistics manufacturing or production environment
Additional professional working fluency in Portuguese

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