Associate Director of EH&S - NAM

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MA-Marlborough; US-MN-Maple Grove

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.           

About this role:
The Associate EH&S Director leads the development and implementation of EH&S strategies to ensure environmental protection and a safe working environment for all essential operating locations within in the North America region.  This role partners with a network of EH&S and Occupational Health professionals across the region, while establishing a two-way connection between senior leadership and site operations to drive global initiatives.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing a regional EH&S strategy that delivers the required EH&S performance and supports business needs
• Creating and maintaining process to identify and address local EH&S issues and challenges to ensure high performance
• Ensuring acquisition integrations into the global supply chain are properly supported and align with the new BSC culture, programs, and operational requirements 
• Providing leadership within the EH&S community across all key North America locations to establish a common purpose and focus on key performance 
• Developing skills, competencies and abilities within the EH&S team to meet the current and future business needs on local and global levels
• Providing core operational guidance for all key North America locations to ensure compliance to the Global EHS policy, standards and external regulations 
• Actively tracking and reporting EH&S performance targets, while providing escalation and response mechanisms where appropriate
• Providing support for commercial EH&S programs as required, particularly in cases of overlap with GSC
• Fostering an EH&S culture that acknowledges and celebrates positive performance 

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or EH&S-related discipline with at least 8 years of experience managing EH&S systems and programs for a large organization
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading, coaching and influencing EH&S teams in a campus setting or across multiple locations 
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal EH&S regulations including EPA and OSHA operations; experience engaging with regulatory agencies
• Ability to travel up to 10% 

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering, science, or EH&S-related discipline 
• Experience working in medical device or similarly regulated industry
• Results-oriented with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills 
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing tasks
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels
   

Requisition ID: 602282 

Minimum Salary: $ 133700 

Maximum Salary: $ 254000 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.