Senior Manager, EH&S

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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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Master's degree in safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar professional credentials.
• Construction safety experience.

Requisition

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  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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