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About the Role

As Internal Occupational Physician and Head of Occupational Health & Safety, you will report directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO). You will be responsible for providing medical expertise on occupational health matters and for the professional leadership of Occupational Health & Safety at CARIAD. The position primarily focuses on advising on and supporting the implementation of statutory occupational health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact for the external occupational health provider responsible for the medical care of all employees, managers, and Board members
Provide professional leadership for occupational safety across all CARIAD locations in Germany, working closely with one internal Occupational Health & Safety specialist and an external service provider
Advise Executive Management, managers, employee representatives (Works Council), and other stakeholders on occupational health and safety matters
Ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements and Volkswagen Group standards related to occupational health and safety across all German CARIAD locations
Represent CARIAD as the occupational health and safety expert in interactions with regulatory authorities, statutory accident insurance institutions, and auditors

Requirements

Licensed physician with board certification in Occupational Medicine or an equivalent qualification in Occupational Health
Additional qualification as an Occupational Safety Specialist (SiFa) or equivalent
Extensive leadership experience in occupational health and safety within large organizations, ideally across multiple locations in Germany
Proven experience leading and influencing interdisciplinary teams without direct line management responsibility
Demonstrated experience collaborating with external occupational physicians and occupational safety service providers
Strong track record of working with regulatory authorities, statutory accident insurance institutions, auditors, Executive Management, and senior leadership teams
Experience operating successfully in dynamic and transformational business environments
Strategic mindset combined with strong business acumen
Excellent consulting and stakeholder management skills at Executive level
Ability to effectively connect health, safety, HR, and business objectives
Passion for innovation, including digital health initiatives and modern occupational health and safety programs

Skills

Occupational Medicine
Occupational Health
Occupational Safety
Health management
Business administration
Leadership
Interdisciplinary team leadership
Stakeholder management
Consulting
Digital health

Location

Germany

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Extensive leadership experience

Education Level

Board certification in Occupational Medicine or equivalent
Qualification as an Occupational Safety Specialist (SiFa) or equivalent
Further qualifications in health management, business administration, or related field are an advantage

About the Company

CARIAD is the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group.
Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche.
We support the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company.
With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.

Equal Opportunity

At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger.
We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at careers@cariad.technology - we are happy to support you.