Your role
We are looking for an experienced and development-oriented Head of Occupational Health Care Unit (physician) to join Orion Pharma’s occupational health care services and take responsibility for the overall management of our integrated occupational health operations.
The role combines clinical work, expert and managerial responsibilities, as well as the development of work ability management in close collaboration with the organization’s leadership and HR.
At Orion’s occupational health service, a team of 11 professionals work at the Espoo and Turku units: three occupational health physicians, five occupational health nurses, an occupational physiotherapist, a nurse, and a receptionist. Together, they provide services to approximately 2,200 Orion employees. Occupational health is integrated into the operational functions of the Orion People & Culture unit.
This permanent position is based in Espoo and reports to the Head of HR Operations Finland.
Your responsibilities
As the Head of Occupational Health Care Unit, you will be responsible for the medical, professional, and operational management of occupational health services. You will play a key role in supporting the organization’s work ability and wellbeing initiatives.
Your main duties include:
- Clinical work as an occupational health physician (Kela 1. and Kela 2.)
- Leading, coaching, and providing professional support to the occupational health care team
- Planning, steering, and developing occupational health service operations
- Providing expert support for work ability management and work ability risk mitigation
- Administrative responsibilities (e.g., collaboration with authorities, ensuring legal compliance, financial cooperation)
- Managing and coordinating outsourced occupational health care services
- Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Cooperation with insurance institutions (Kela, pension insurance and accident insurance companies)
- Reporting on occupational health activities and supporting data-driven management
What you can expect from us
We offer
- A meaningful and versatile role within the company’s own occupational health unit
- A genuine opportunity to develop occupational health operations and influence the organization’s work ability management
- Close collaboration with leadership, HR, and managers
- A knowledgeable and committed multidisciplinary team
- Competitive employment terms and flexible working arrangements
At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.
Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/.
What are we looking for?
- Specialist in occupational health (physician)
- Experience in occupational health services and preferably also in supervisory roles
- Strong ability to manage complex entities and combine clinical work, development, and administrative responsibilities
- Excellent interaction and collaboration skills, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary network
- Interest in developing work ability management, preventive practices, and impact-driven approaches
- A self-directed and solution-focused working style
- Fluency in Finnish and English
How to apply
Are you interested in this opportunity? Please submit your resume and application letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the best candidate to become our new colleague by 6 April 2026.
If you have any questions related to the position, please contact Hanna Väisänen, Head of HR Operations Finland, tel. 040 545 3102 or Leena Katila-Keso, Head of Occupational Health Care Unit, tel. 050 966 2344.
We typically review applications already during the application period and may start interviewing candidates before the application deadline. Therefore, we invite you to send your application as soon as possible.
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Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.
Your new team
The People and Culture function supports Orion’s business units in reaching their objectives through a well-executed people strategy that attracts and develops talent and culture in line with Orion’s strategy. Our task is to create a consistent, inspiring employee experience and support organizational capability development globally. We execute our mission through high-quality HR services and processes with the support of world-class HR professionals.
About Us
Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.
We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.
Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.
We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.