Medical Director

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables.

As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit

• Oversee global health functions, offering services like Occupational Medicine, disability management, drug testing policies, and travel services to ensure a healthy, productive workforce.
• Implement corporate medical policies and integrate medical services at all acquisition locations.
• Guide disability management including return-to-work assessments, consulting case managers and clinicians, contacting health care providers for treatment and prognosis discussions, and initiating medical referrals.
• Develop protocols, provide training, and manage trends to control short-term disability costs as a subject matter expert.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align occupational health services with employer health and safety objectives
• Create uniform health policies for all locations.
• Lead and develop the Occupational Medicine team
• Provide consultation services to support integrated health teams.
• Develop comprehensive disease management and wellness programs.

• People management and skills including networking, teambuilding, and facilitation skills
• Active medical license with the ability to transfer medical license to Tennessee
• Board certified in Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• 10+ years of experience in occupational medicine (mid-career opportunity)
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical institution
• Strong experience in worksite health programs, occupational injury management, regulatory compliance, etc.
• Demonstrated success in driving occupational health outcomes and optimizing clinical performance
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, including the ability to partner with senior executives
• Expert-level knowledge of state and federal OSHA standards

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.