Sr. Director & Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Position Responsibilities

• Aid in developing and coordinating the strategic direction of fleetwide medical operations, ensuring alignment with international, flag state, and port state medical laws and standards.
• Review and advise on company medical policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee shipboard medical facility operations, inspections, and internal audits, ensuring adherence to medical protocols and public health guidelines.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement throughout the worldwide medical operation.
• Drive financial accountability across the fleet through innovative and accurate inventory management.
• Provide real-time guidance to shipboard medical teams during onboard emergencies.
• Lead the design and implementation of medical training, education, and compliance programs in coordination with internal departments.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to manage the Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) process and medical credentialing of crew.
• Support the Legal Department in managing medical-related claims by providing expert insight and relevant documentation.
• Promote shipboard public health awareness and preventive healthcare initiatives for both guests and crew through various Occupational Medicine campaigns and programs.
• Drive innovation and develop new programs to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of medical services across the fleet.

Qualifications

• DEGREE TYPE: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent
• FIELD(S) OF STUDY: Medicine, with specialization or knowledge in maritime or occupational health preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in maritime, cruise, or international medical operations, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and healthcare delivery in complex environments or comparable knowledge. Minimum of 8 years of management experience, including leading multi-disciplinary medical teams or healthcare operations in a global or distributed setting. Prior experience working onboard as a Ship’s Doctor is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to engage with international regulatory agencies and drive cross-functional medical initiatives.

About NCLH

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destinations each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.