Senior EH&S Specialist

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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 the role:

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives across manufacturing and R&D operations. This critical role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigates workplace risks, and champions a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate cross-functionally to integrate EH&S into daily operations and strategic planning. By promoting high standards and innovative safety solutions, you will help protect our employees and support Boston Scientific’s broader mission to advance medical innovation.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model requiring employees to be in our local office five days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time. 

Your responsibilities will include:

● Develop, implement, and maintain EH&S policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

● Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and performance analyses to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.

● Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses; ensure timely resolution and documentation.

● Deliver training on hazardous materials handling, emergency response, industrial hygiene, laser safety, and general workplace safety.

● Evaluate work-related injuries and incidents in alignment with applicable laws and internal protocols.

● Manage hazardous waste and chemical handling operations to maintain compliance and safety.

● Collaborate with engineering, facilities, and operations teams to embed EH&S into process improvements.

● Mitigate ergonomic risks across manufacturing and office environments through proactive assessments, workstation design, training, and best practices.

● Maintain and enhance the laser safety program through site-specific protocols, risk assessments, and comprehensive training.

● Serve as a liaison with fire, police, and HAZMAT agencies to support emergency preparedness and response planning.

● Support onboarding and ongoing safety education programs.

● Coordinate Emergency Response Team activities and ensure overall site readiness.

● Chair or contribute to EH&S-related committees, task forces, or cross-functional teams.

● Represent EH&S in cross-functional projects such as new chemical introductions, equipment implementations, and facility changes.

● Maintain and report site EH&S metrics and statistics to ensure regulatory and corporate compliance.

● Act as the facility’s Hazardous Materials/Waste Coordinator, including oversight of all regulated and non-regulated waste streams and vendor management.

● Provide regulatory guidance for equipment specifications, installations, and facility modifications.

● Conduct internal and external EH&S compliance audits, self-assessments, and inspections.

● Partner with Supervisors, Trainers, and Technicians to identify and control environmental health and safety risks across operations.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in Environmental and Occupational Health, Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, or Safety Management. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

● Minimum of 5 years' experience in progressive EH&S roles.

● Demonstrated experience in medical device, biotech, or advanced manufacturing environments.

● Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.

● Proven ability to influence, lead, and coach across multiple departments.

● Effective communicator with strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

● Experience leading ergonomic and injury prevention initiatives, including risk assessments and root cause analysis.

● Ability to develop and deliver EH&S training programs to diverse audiences.

Preferred qualifications:

● 7 or more years' experience managing EH&S programs with site-wide impact.

● Familiarity with EH&S metrics reporting, incident tracking systems, and internal audit programs.

Requisition ID: 618984 

Minimum Salary: $ 86600 

Maximum Salary: $ 164500 

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).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 identity, 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.