Business Process Excellence Specialist 2

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.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

Key Responsibilities

• Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:
• Coordinate with leadership to lead highly visible and complex process improvement projects.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, influencing and guiding stakeholders through change management and continuous improvement processes.
• Champion Lean principles and 5S workplace organisation across teams to enhance safety, quality and productivity.
• Apply continuous improvement tools and methodologies/RCA/DMAIC process to improve or solve manufacturing problems and reduce waste.
• Facilitate process mapping workshops and identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimisation.
• Demonstrate digital curiosity by identifying and incorporating digital tools, automation, and analytics platforms into operational excellence projects to drive smarter, faster, and more scalable solutions.
• Deliver training sessions and provide coaching on Lean tools, DMAIC methodology, and operational excellence practices.
• Provide coaching and mentoring of employees at all levels in the use of Lean Six Sigma tools and systems.
• Track and report on key Operational Excellence performance indicators to measure the impact of improvement efforts and ensure project goals are met.
• Influence senior management by providing data analysis support.

Quality System Requirements 

• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

Job Scope and Leveling Guidelines

Knowledge

• Degree level 8 qualified in a STEM discipline or other disciplines with relevant experience.
• Proven experience and expertise in Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies within an operational environment.
• Experience in Change Management and/or Project Management a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes cGMP, industry regulations, process development and new product introduction.
• Working knowledge of 5S principles and practical application in operational environments an advantage.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.

Problem Solving

• Strong analytical skills and systematic problem-solving skills with the ability to present complex data to all levels of leadership.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab, Power BI) and process improvement techniques.
• Demonstrated digital curiosity and ability to explore, evaluate, and apply digital solutions (e.g., automation, data visualisation, workflow tools) to enhance operational performance.

Planning, Organisation and Business Relationships

• Self-confident with the ability to promote a new way of thinking.
• Demonstrates a “go and see” bias.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and organisational skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.
• Positive Team player.

Mentoring 

• Provides guidance to less experienced staff.

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 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!

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At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com.