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By Ebony Travis, Manager of Diversity and Inclusion As a leading global medical device manufacturer, our ability to drive innovation and fulfill our mission to help transform lives for millions of...

For the fourth consecutive year, Boston Scientific is recognized as a Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator™ by Clarivate Analytics. The annual report highlights the world’s most innovative...

Just before her sophomore year of college, Emily Herman was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a life-threatening condition that puts her at increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest. For...

For the fifth year in a row, Boston Scientific is recognized on Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies, ranking in the top 100 overall. Companies are selected based on nine...

By Roz Burke, Senior Vice President Global Quality and Regulatory Across Boston Scientific, our teams are united by a mission to deliver innovative medical solutions that improve the health of...

By Katie Schur, Corporate Communications When we develop life-changing medical technologies, details matter. Thoughtful design and engineering are integral in every step of the process—including...

By Dave Pierce, EVP and president of MedSurg at Boston Scientific I went to Norwich University, a military college in Vermont, before serving as an Army officer for four years. As you might...

In week 14 of the NFL season, DJ Fluker, a Seattle Seahawks offensive guard, revealed a pair of custom-designed cleats featuring the Boston Scientific Close the Gap health equity initiative....

“We’re going to see a complete change in the field of healthcare, in how endoscopy is done.” Dr. Dunkin, VP of medical affairs for the Endoscopy division at Boston Scientific. As medical...

This doctor’s prostate cancer diagnosis gave new meaning to his advocacy

Forbes and Just Capital have released their 2020 list of America’s top 100 JUST companies, and Boston Scientific ranked 28 overall, second among companies in the healthcare equipment and services industry, and number one for workers.

In 90-degree heat and with her heart pounding, Shawna Dukes was in her happy place as she sprinted up and down stadium stairs during the annual University of Texas women’s football training...

Research tells us that the majority of our decisions stem from unconscious mental activity. This means that the choices we make in...

In recent years, increased attention has been focused on the high rates of esophageal cancer (EC) in developing countries. In East Africa, for example, 23,000 new cases of EC and 21,000 deaths...

Studies have shown that heart disease takes a greater toll on certain racial and ethnic groups, yet historically, large-scale clinical trials in cardiology have included disproportionately low...

Don MacDonald spent years training and in 2013 he was ready to accomplish his dream. In a few months, he’d jump into the currents separating England and France to swim across the English...

As leader of the global Health Economics and Market Access team at Boston Scientific, Maria Stewart is focused every day on unlocking value in the healthcare system with the ultimate goal of...

During a volunteer blood drive, a nurse noticed that John English’s pulse was irregular and suggested he visit a doctor – as soon as possible. “I saw the doctor, and he immediately could see...

“There is a tremendous need for effective drug-free pain management options, and we are very excited about the role of spinal cord stimulation in providing relief for many patients who suffer...

When Ray Cowling began his career in the medical device industry 47 years ago, his goal was to make a difference in people’s lives. His efforts over the decades did not go unnoticed. For his...

Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) education has dominated conversations around education policy, curriculum and workforce development for decades -and rightly so. In the same time...

On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, leaving a wake of destruction in its path. Boston Scientific employees, their families and the Puerto Rican community responded...

In early 2018, Temple Brown, a healthy 54-year-old Los Angeles filmmaker, decided to take his fitness to the next level and train to run the Los Angeles marathon. As Temple began to run longer...

Back in 2003, Alesia was focused on successfully finishing her senior year and graduating high school. She spent her downtime with friends, taking her dog for long walks and looked forward to...

By Mary Beth Moynihan, Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Market Access At Boston Scientific, we believe that real innovation to transform lives can come from anyone and anywhere at...

A year ago there were only 250 certified technical architects around the world and roughly only 5 percent of those people were women. Susannah St-Germain, a technical architect at Boston...

Transitioning from car engines to clinical equipment might not be an expected career path, but Foran’s background gives him a unique perspective that brings value to the team of engineers and technicians he leads.

Global manufacturers have an outsized role to play in reducing greenhouse gases to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality. At Boston Scientific, we’re aiming to convert to 100% renewable...

In 2004, Boston Scientific opened its first Costa Rica manufacturing plant in La Aurora de Heredia to support our Endoscopy business. In the 15 years since, the company has expanded operations to...

By Alvina Neo, Communications, Asia Pacific Behind every strong woman is a network of champions supporting her. That was the main theme behind the recent Boston Scientific Asia Pacific Women’s...

Our work in healthcare comes with a profound responsibility to those around us, and we’re constantly challenging ourselves to address unmet clinical needs. To do this, we collaborate with global...

The healthcare industry is facing unprecedented pressure to reduce costs and improve outcomes. We are challenged to innovate in new ways to improve the healthcare system and most importantly –...

Addressing Climate Change and other environmental issues is not a singular journey. Like many challenges, approaching sustainability efforts by sharing best practices and working with partners to...

In July, five Boston Scientific female executives with diverse backgrounds flew to New York to represent the company at Working Mother magazine's Multicultural Women's National Conference. There,...

The next-generation WATCHMAN™ FLX Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) System has received the CSI Highlight of the Year Award in the Structural category. Voted on by physician attendees at the...

On the heels of FDA approval for the LOTUS Edge™ Aortic Valve System, CBS News Radio has aired an in-depth national interview with LOTUS Edge patient and Purple Heart recipient Allen Brady, and...

CEO Mike Mahoney shared our plans for growth with CNBC's Meg Tirrell on 'The Exchange'. Hear why in the midst of changing economic considerations we continue to focus on finding the innovation...

Boston Scientific hosted its bi-annual Investor Day in late June, drawing nearly 200 attendees. The company outlined plans to continue to execute its category leadership strategy, diversify its...

Working in healthcare means we have the privilege to help improve the lives and well-being of others, and that our contributions can extend beyond...

Bringing a variety of perspectives to a problem leads to better decision-making—as Boston Scientific has demonstrated in many years of hiring and promoting people of diverse backgrounds. But individuals may encounter “unconscious biases” that inhibit both job satisfaction and out-of-the-box thinking, says Camille Chang Gilmore, VP of HR and Global Chief Diversity Officer, a Jamaican-Chinese woman with more than 20 years of experience in human resources. In a conversation with Emily Anderson, Director of Global Corporate Communications, Camille shares that everyone has hidden biases and tackling them is a life-long process.

By Katie Schur, Corporate Communications On a sunny day in June, nearly 200 co-workers gathered outside of our Marlborough headquarters to proudly support our LGBTQ+ community by raising the...

Boston Scientific recently partnered with the physician education platform ReachMD, to launch a video and podcast called TAVR Talks: The Latest Minimally Invasive Technologies. The segment...

Our 32,000 employees around the world unite around a common purpose: transforming lives. From the patients we serve to the planet we inhabit, we’re striving to make the world a better, healthier...

Innovations in cardiac care are helping people lower their probability of strokes and other complications. This article explores how new devices and minimally invasive procedures are reducing...

Thanks to remote monitoring and other medical devices, doctors can detect and treat problems sooner. This article shares how new devices are helping doctors move away from reactive care toward...

Ten million people around the world live with Parkinson’s diseasei a progressive neurological condition. Hear from one Boston Scientific leader who is developing technologies to improve lives of...

Drawing on years of clinical practice experience and his role as an executive now, our Global Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ian Meredith, AM, has seen the transformative impact that innovation and...

In June, we celebrate Pride Month to proudly support our LGBTQ+ community. This year, 13 Boston Scientific locations are raising a rainbow flag to illustrate how Boston Scientific is a place where...

Students at the Haizhu English and Chinese kindergarten in Guangzhou, China were invited to play doctor for a day as part of the Little Doctors program, an effort organized by the Boston...

In STAT News, Dr. Ian Meredith, global chief medical officer at Boston Scientific, discusses the evolution of minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) technology and the...

As National Minority Health Month comes to a close, Boston Scientific recognizes the important work of our Close the Gap initiative, which aims to eliminate care disparities and improve...

Our teams are focused on building diversity and inclusion into every aspect of our company, and this mindset extends to our supply chain. As the Supplier Diversity Manager at Boston Scientific,...

Our planet is facing unprecedented challenges that affect the well-being of our patients, employees, investors, customers and the communities we serve. At Boston Scientific, we are making...

Today, Forbes announced its 2019 list of America’s Best Large Employers, on which Boston Scientific ranked #1 in the Health Care Equipment and Services industry and in the Top 30 overall. This...

April 6-14 is National Robotics Week in the US, a time which highlights the importance of robotics in inspiring technology education. Boston Scientific has supported student robotics competitions...

Rafael Carbunaru, Ph.D., vice president, Research and Development, leads the teams that developed products including our Spectra WaveWriterTM spinal cord stimulator system, and the VerciseTM...

The Boston Scientific LithoVue Empower™ Retrieval Deployment Device and AXIOS™ Stent and Electrocautery Enhanced Delivery System have received Edison Awards for Best New Products in the...

What are the greatest barriers to medtech innovation? And what are the most impactful ways to empower Fortune 500 teams to overcome them? These were among the questions addressed at the inaugural...

Boston Scientific teamed up with the Boston Celtics to challenge our employees to reach their fitness goals and make a difference in our community. The 2019 Fit for a Cause program gives employees...

IR Magazine annually recognizes investor relations (IR) excellence in the U.S. with the IR Magazine Awards. This year, Susie Lisa, vice president, Investor Relations, was named the Best Investor...

In the U.S., April 2 represents Equal Pay Day. This date symbolizes how far into the year the average woman must work to earn what the average man earned the prior year. Ensuring equal pay for...

This article originally appeared here on Fairygodboss.com and is republished by Boston Scientific with permission. The talent acquisition space is one that’s constantly evolving, and today,...

Our caring value, and a relentless focus on truly understanding our customers and their problems, makes it possible to deliver meaningful solutions. In this article, David Knapp, vice president,...

By Warren Wang, Senior Vice President and President, APAC The concept of artificial intelligence is exciting for any industry, but it shows considerable promise in healthcare. With healthcare...

Forty years of working in the medical device industry has taught us that focusing on the greatest need is the path to the greatest impact. Last week we hosted the fourth annual Boston Scientific Connected Patient Challenge...

International Women’s Day is celebrated each year on March 8. The event commemorates the movement for women's rights and celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of...

Last month, 45,000 attendees gathered in Orlando for HIMSS 2019, the largest health IT event of the year. Several Boston Scientific leaders, including Digital Health Solutions Strategic Advisor...

Boston Scientific has introduced students around the world to a new friend—Procedure Pal. The Pal is an interactive table-top product model that helps kids see real examples of where devices are...

In a recent healthcare report from The Wall Street Journal, reporter Laura Landro explores A New Prognosis for Pain Care, and the future of technologies to better measure and manage chronic pain....

Boston Scientific is proud to be recognized for the third consecutive year as a Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator by Clarivate Analytics. This annual report highlights the world’s most innovative...

Boston Scientific was included in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) and the Forbes list of 2019 Best Employers for Diversity.

What inspires our team to pursue solutions to some of healthcare's greatest challenges? Hear from four of our colleagues about what their pursuit of meaningful innovation to help change patients'...

In STAT, Prof. Ian Meredith AM, Global Chief Medical Officer at Boston Scientific, draws on 30 years of clinical practice as he reflects on recent headlines and calls for more--not less--informed...

David Feygin, phD, MBA, vice president, Information Technology, and Chief Digital Health Officer Everything seemed fine when my son came home from school. He didn’t share much, admittedly—but...

gBETA Medtech, a program of the nationally ranked accelerator gener8tor, has selected six startups for its Fall 2018 cohort from an international applicant pool. gBETA Medtech is funded by Boston...

Augmenix, Inc., a company recently acquired by Boston Scientific, received recognition as a Technology Fast 500 company by Deloitte and is ranked #2 in the Medical Devices category. The award...

On November 14, the three Boston Scientific sites in Ireland joined other leading businesses in the country in signing the Business In The Community (BITC) Low Carbon Pledge. The pledge is powered...

2018 World Usability Day: David Feygin from Boston Scientific on Vimeo. On World Usability Day, Boston Scientific joins individuals and companies across the globe to reflect on how well-designed...

The Boston Scientific WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device has received the Prix Galien USA 2018 Award for Best Medical Technology. Counted among the global health innovation...

All around the world our employees, including thousands of working parents, effectively manage a career and home life every day. We work hard to provide the support, programs, and benefits they...

Emily relies on a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) to monitor her heart rate and deliver a life-saving shock if needed, as she races to keep up with her two young children.

Mike Mahoney, CEO and Chairman, ranked #2 on Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award annual list honoring the Top CEOs in 2018. Glassdoor is one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites....

Today, Forbes announced its 2018 list of America’s Best Large Employers, on which Boston Scientific ranked #98 overall and #2 in the Health Care Equipment and Services industry. This marks the...

At Boston Scientific, we work hard to remain transparent with our employees and raise topics that matter, like pay equity. In this spirit, we felt it was important to communicate openly about our...

Boston Scientific is proud to be recognized for the second consecutive year as a Top 100 Global Innovator by Clarivate Analytics. Formerly known as the Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Innovators,...

Four years ago, Jane Beaver of Clovis, California injured her back while racing cars with her grandson. At first, the pain seemed similar to the frequent, mild back pain Jane had experienced over...

Newsweek published its annual Green Rankings, naming Boston Scientific #16 of the top 500 publicly traded companies in the U.S. The list, one of the most recognized environmental performance...

Glassdoor recently recognized Boston Scientific with an Employees’ Choice Best Places to Work in 2018. Glassdoor selects the Top 100 based solely on employee company reviews over the last year....

Boston Scientific has received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to...

More than 100 million Americans live with chronic pain, pain that persists for months and sometimes years.1 Lori Swearingen of Seattle, WA knows about the realities of living with chronic pain all...

What is your role? As a process development engineer, I develop processes and equipment to manufacture medical devices. Whether it is a stent saving someone’s life after a heart attack or...

Describe your role at Boston Scientific. I oversee the purchasing and planning teams within Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain. We work with Global Supply Chain Managers to determine the...

Mike Mahoney, chairman and CEO of Boston Scientific, was interviewed by Meg Tirrell of CNBC on June 15, 2017. View financial information.

Boston Scientific is honored to be named a 2017 recipient of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. This award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. government to...

Boston Scientific is proud to be recognized by Clarivate Analytics as one of the Top 100 Global Innovators. The list honors the most innovative corporations and institutions in the world...