ResMed

Head of Health & Safety, Resmed Los Angeles

Calabasas, CA, United States Full time

The Head of Health & Safety – Los Angeles is an onsite leadership role responsible for providing strategic and operational oversight of health, safety, and environmental performance across Los Angeles–based operations. This role ensures compliance with US federal, California (Cal/OSHA), and local regulatory requirements, while aligning site-level execution with ResMed’s global HSE strategy. The role works onsite and partners closely with Facilities, Engineering, HR, and business leaders to embed safety into workplace design, operations, capital projects, and organizational culture, enabling a safe, healthy, and resilient work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.

Let’s talk about Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve Health & Safety Management Systems that are compliant with US federal, California (Cal/OSHA), and local regulations, and aligned with ResMed’s global HSE strategy and business objectives.

  • Lead health and safety change programs that strengthen organizational risk resilience through the development of people, systems, processes, and culture.

  • Establish, monitor, analyze, and report leading and lagging health and safety performance indicators to support executive decision-making.

  • Own and govern hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident reporting and investigation processes.

  • Monitor internal operational and infrastructure changes and external regulatory developments (OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA).

  • Coordinate and manage continuous improvement of health and safety processes across Los Angeles and associated US operations.

  • Develop and implement injury management, return-to-work, and workers’ compensation strategies.

  • Lead employee health, wellbeing, and psychological safety initiatives.

  • Oversee environmental, waste, and sustainability reporting relevant to site operations.

  • Partner closely with the Facilities team to support safe building operations, infrastructure changes, and workplace projects.

  • Partner with Engineering teams to embed health and safety requirements into facility design, equipment selection, process changes, and capital projects.

  • Ensure contractor compliance with safety training, licensing, GMP, and site requirements.

  • Manage HSE induction and onboarding processes.

  • Review and maintain Job Hazard Analyses and Safe Work Method Statements.

  • Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage inspections and audits.

  • Lead fire life safety and emergency preparedness activities.

  • Provide technical input into business continuity and crisis management planning.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline.

  • Senior-level experience in Health & Safety leadership within the US/California.

  • Strong knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA requirements.

  • Significant senior-level experience in Health & Safety leadership, including injury management and workers’ compensation within a US and/or California regulatory environment.[NT1]  Preferable more than 10 years

Preferred

  • Postgraduate qualifications in Health & Safety.

  • Professional certification (CSP, CIH, or equivalent).

  • Multi-site leadership experience.

  • Experience managing multi-site and/or geographically dispersed operations and leading onsite teams.

We are shaping the future at ResMed, and we recognize the need to build on and broaden our existing skills and continue to attract and retain the world’s best talent. We work hard to offer holistic benefits packages, provide flexible work arrangements, cultivate a workforce culture that allows employees to grow personally and professionally, and deliver competitive salaries to our team members. Employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits. This position qualifies for the following benefits package: comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, sleep care management, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and tuition assistance. Employees accrue fifteen days Paid Time Off (PTO) in their first year of employment, receive 11 paid holidays plus 3 floating days and are eligible for 14 weeks of primary caregiver or two weeks of secondary caregiver leave when welcoming new family members. 

Individual pay decisions are based on a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s geographic work location, relevant qualifications, work experience, and skills.

At ResMed, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  A reasonable estimate of the current base range for this position is:  $154,000- $230,000

Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.