EHS Program Manager

Medtronic • Boston, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 Feb 2026 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. See our videos below to learn more about our diverse workforce and why Medtronic is an employer of choice. Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident — we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions. In this exciting role as an EHS Program Manager you will be responsible for medium scale Americas Commercial Operations R & D locations for EHS program management on the East Coast. This position will be responsible for the overall program process, performance and customer satisfaction and local compliance for Environmental Health & Safety. Driving not only standard EHS needs but pressing forward to a best-in-class approach across the Americas and beyond. Working collaboratively with internal and external customers. Scheduling, leading, and directing meetings with cross-functional colleagues and internal customers within the organization. In addition to managing the EHS programs within Americas East Coast Research & Development locations, this position will be supporting the actions necessary to drive success of regional strategic planning & development: • Driving cross-functional subject matter projects (EHS) • Establishing milestones and actions requirements for successful program execution. • Generating automation improvements for improved metrics & monitoring across similar activities and operations. Locations Include: • R&D: Sea Port Area of Boston, Massachusetts • R&D and Service & Repair of O-arms: Boxborough, Massachusetts • Administrative Building: Mansfield, Massachusetts • R&D: Memphis, Tennessee This position will be based onsite in Boston/Boxborough MA with up to 20% travel At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. Program Development. Develop and implement EHS programs, goals and policies in compliance with recommendations, regulations and best practices. Establish processes and systems that monitor and demonstrate EHS performance. Evaluate risks, define gaps, and prioritize mitigations to then develop the milestones and actions required to successfully implement corrective/preventive measures. Develop relationships with internal customers to involve employees and establish ownership of safety. Continuous improvement mind-set Responsible for ensuring managed sites/activities are “Audit ready” Support OSHA recordkeeping and Workers Compensation as necessary for investigation, monitoring and recordkeeping. Establish common partnerships across Americas R & D locations Conduct incident investigations and support escalations when necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience managing ISO Environmental or Safety management systems OR advanced degree and 3+ years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership & EHS Expertise: Proven leadership in Health & Safety within Research & Development or similar environments, including performing gap assessments and implementing corrective actions using the hierarchy of controls
• Project & Multi-Site Management: Experienced in managing EHS improvement projects across multiple sites, with expertise in biosafety, radiation safety, ergonomics, and external auditing
• Strong Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with remote employees nationwide to address Health & Safety risks
• Industry & Technical Knowledge: Background in medical device manufacturing and/or R&D, with advanced software skills to support EHS initiatives
• Ambition to Drive Change: Passionate about driving change and improving EHS programs and practices

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS programs, goals and policies in compliance with recommendations, regulations and best practices.
• Establish processes and systems that monitor and demonstrate EHS performance.
• Evaluate risks, define gaps, and prioritize mitigations to then develop the milestones and actions required to successfully implement corrective/preventive measures.
• Develop relationships with internal customers to involve employees and establish ownership of safety.
• Responsible for ensuring managed sites/activities are “Audit ready”
• Support OSHA recordkeeping and Workers Compensation as necessary for investigation, monitoring and recordkeeping.
• Establish common partnerships across Americas R & D locations
• Conduct incident investigations and support escalations when necessary

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
• Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
• Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees