Principal EH&S Specialist

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:

The Principal EH&S Specialist develops, implements and manages environmental health and safety programs, policies and procedures, while driving continuous improvement and assuring comprehensive and operational compliance with federal, state and local regulations. As the site lead for the EH&S function, this role is responsible for strengthening and supporting the EH&S culture by implementing strategies and practices to improve programs, training and related education. The incumbent is expected to promote cross-functional cooperation and provide regular communication within the EH&S team regarding industrial hygiene activities and performance.

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:

• Working with on-site staff, cross-functional teams and site leadership to identify and control significant environmental health and safety impacts of operations
• Serving as the EH&S representative in cross-functional projects for new process and chemical introduction, capacity expansion, facility changes, new equipment introduction, etc.
• Performing daily activities to meet corporate needs, which includes reporting and maintaining site EH&S metrics, statistics and records to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• Identifying hazardous workplace conditions and establishing guidelines for compliance, risk and injury reduction; participate in regulatory inspections and serve as liaison with regulatory agencies
• Conducting SDS risk assessments as well as operations risk assessments to specify engineering controls and other regulatory requirements as applicable
• Conducting internal and external EH&S compliance audits, self-assessments, safety surveys and inspections throughout the facilities; review and revise procedures as necessary
• Maintaining EH&S programs and participating in new program implementation
• Providing regulatory guidance and recommendations for facilities modifications as well as equipment specifications, installations, and process improvements
• Serve on EH&S-related committees, task forces and/or cross-functional teams; serve as a core member of the emergency response team
• Serving as the facilities' Hazardous Materials & Waste Coordinator, which includes dispositioning hazardous, non-regulated and biomedical waste streams; maintain professional contacts with approved waste vendors

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an EH&S-related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant EH&S experience
• Minimum 2 years of EH&S experience in a commercial, R&D, manufacturing or industrial environment
• Working knowledge of local and federal EH&S regulations and standards (i.e. OSHA, EPA)
• Knowledge of injury and incident prevention programs (ergonomic, risk assessments, root cause analysis, etc.)
• Experience creating and managing EH&S programs; ability to identify and implement best practices
• Experience developing and leading EH&S training; ability to influence cross-functional groups
• Knowledge and applicable experience with ISO14001:2015 standard and ISO45001:2018 standard
• Some team leadership or supervisory experience
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health or safety-related discipline with at least 7 years of relevant EH&S experience
• Minimum 5 years of EH&S experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Professional EH&S Certification (i.e. CSP, CIH or CHMM)
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels, in and outside of the organization

Requisition ID:604662

Minimum Salary:$103700

Maximum Salary: $197000

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 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 specificprohibited substancetest 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.