Senior Manager, EH&S

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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:
This role provides strategic leadership and oversight for the site Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Management System. The position ensures regulatory compliance, protects employees and the environment, reduces operational risk, maintains ISO certifications, and drives a strong and sustainable EH&S culture in support of site growth and expansion.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Arbor Lakes facility 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. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:
● Lead the development and execution of site EH&S strategies, policies, and programs aligned with business growth and expansion.
● Foster a strong safety culture through effective communication, coaching, and training.
● Present EH&S performance metrics, risks, and improvement plans during management reviews.
● Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment and execution of EH&S initiatives.
● Lead the Occupational Health team, ensuring work-related injuries and claims are effectively managed to resolution.
● Manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
● Serve in a leadership role during emergency response and crisis management situations.
● Lead implementation, audit readiness, and sustainment of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
● Ensure conformance with global Boston Scientific EH&S standards.
● Oversee internal compliance audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
● Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EH&S regulations.
● Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update programs and procedures.
● Manage required regulatory reporting and agency interactions, including hazardous waste, air permitting, and water programs.
● Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators, including TRIR, severity rates, and leading indicators.
● Conduct and oversee risk assessments and implement hazard-reduction initiatives.
● Lead incident investigations and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
● Lead professional staff and/or managers, with accountability for team performance, budgets, and departmental resources.
● Operate with significant autonomy while addressing complex operational and compliance challenges.
● Develop, interpret, and implement EH&S policies and lead cross-functional initiatives.
● Drive decisions that impact EH&S strategy, regulatory compliance, risk management, and site operations.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
● Minimum of 10 years' experience in progressively responsible EH&S roles within laboratory, R&D, or operations environments.
● Minimum of 5 years' experience leading and developing teams.
● Expert knowledge of Minnesota EH&S regulations.
● Demonstrated experience driving change to improve EH&S performance and outcomes.
● Strong communication and influencing skills within a matrixed organization.
● Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
● Proven ability to manage shifting priorities and exercise sound judgment.

Preferred qualifications:
● Master’s degree in safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
● Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar professional credentials.
● Construction safety experience.

Requisition ID: 623632 

Minimum Salary: $ 125800 

Maximum Salary: $ 239000 

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 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.