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August 15, 2022 By Wendy Carruthers Executive Vice President, HR, Boston Scientific Boston Scientific has long been committed to supporting the advancement of women in the workplace. Our focus on...

June 30, 2022 When we look at the healthcare landscape, there are many solutions in search of problems. But according to David Knapp, vice president of research and development for Peripheral...

May 2, 2022 According to the Centers for Disease Control, chronic pain affects 20.4% of the U.S. population, or 50 million people, every year. It represents one of the most common and widespread...

June 16, 2022 Cancer treatment is one of the largest healthcare challenges facing the world today. Beset by a disease that comes in many forms and often requires some of the harshest treatments,...

June 14, 2022 More often than not, meaningful innovation requires solving multiple problems at the same time. The story behind the EXALT™ Model B Single-Use Bronchoscope, an always-sterile scope...

June 10, 2022 One of the most common causes of hospitalization in the United States is heart failure, a condition in which the heart can’t pump adequate amounts of blood throughout the body....

June 23, 2022 From Ireland to India, Costa Rica to the U.S., women engineers across the Boston Scientific global network agree: To inspire more women to join the field means encouraging girls who...

June 15, 2021 -- Shae Wilson grew up in a military family, bouncing around from California to Japan, and then to North Carolina where her family finally settled and put down roots. Strong and...

Twelve years ago, Arizonan Susan McDowell, 73, began to experience back pain that interfered with her ability to hike, golf, ski or even walk. Diagnosed with a spinal condition named...

At a time when we face continued challenges and uncertainty as a global...

May 2, 2022 Boston Scientific is one of the 2022 Best Employers for Diversity. The ranking is based on a survey of 60,000 U.S. employees working for companies with at least 1,000 employees. The...

Boston Scientific has been recognized with a Bronze Edison Award in the Science & Medical category for its Tria™ Ureteral Stent, the first stent made with a proprietary surface...

April 13, 2022 At age 32, a seemingly healthy Nicole Leon went to the emergency room for what she thought was a severe bout of food poisoning. Shockingly, physicians found an inoperable,...

The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are debilitating and vastly reduce the quality of life for those who have to endure them, impacting not only physical health, but mental health as well. In progressive diseases the journey to diagnosis and optimal treatment can be long and arduous. People living with Parkinson’s often suffer unnecessarily as they see multiple doctors and specialists over the years to find the best treatment for them.

A key lesson of the pandemic is that we must keep mental health squarely on the workplace agenda. When employees take better care of their health, they're happier and more productive. The airlines have it right when they ask us to put on our own oxygen masks before helping fellow passengers don theirs in an emergency. We must look after ourselves before we can support those around us at work, at home and in our communities. Here’s a look at the steps Boston Scientific has taken to support employees and their families and ensure employee well-being remains a mainstay of the company’s benefits program going forward.

​Across our company, we continue to grieve as the war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine unfolds and we mourn for those who have been displaced or lost their lives.

When the South Asians in Leadership (SAIL) employee resource group (ERG) at Boston Scientific launched its health camp initiative in India, their purpose was simple: give back to...

So much more than a pizza party. That’s how some describe the employee resource group (ERG) program at Boston Scientific. Not only do these employee-led cohorts raise cultural...

Former competitive rower Brooke Thomas went from feeling helpless to hopeful with assistance from a Boston Scientific device that now allows her to run long distances and climb mountains. Here’s how a life-saving device helped her cope with a devastating diagnosis and inspired her to find her purpose in life.

For the seventh consecutive year, Boston Scientific is recognized on Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. Companies are selected based on nine attributes...

Award recognizes company’s long-term efforts to create equal opportunities for growth for women and multicultural talent

JUST Capital and CNBC ranked Boston Scientific as the top company in its industry reflecting its commitment to employees and the global community

Developing innovative solutions that address the most pressing clinical challenges requires curiosity, collaboration and engagement with physicians in real-world clinical...

What happens when a radiation oncologist with more than three decades of experience treating prostate cancer in his patients receives his own cancer diagnosis? For Dr. James R. Gray, it was...

When Rob, an avid cyclist, learned he had inherited a rare genetic heart condition that increased his risk of sudden cardiac arrest, he feared that his days of...

Boston Scientific ranked 14th overall and first among companies in the health care industry on the 2021 Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces list, which recognizes companies for...

Strong environmental, social and governance practices result in the company’s inclusion for the second consecutive year

Before landing an engineering position at Boston Scientific more than 15 years ago, John Hauser served in a very different role: operating nuclear submarines like the USS Tucson (SSN 770) and USS...

Our commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world comes with a responsibility to protect the planet we all share. Recently, we spoke with Brad Sorenson, senior...

October 28, 2021 For a global company dedicated to delivering innovative and life-changing medical solutions, upholding the highest quality standards is essential. We spoke with Roz Burke, senior...

With the growing prevalence of neurological disorders, from Parkinson’s disease and chronic pain to Alzheimer’s disease, rapid innovation in neuromodulation – a medical approach to treating conditions related to the brain and nervous system – is more important than ever.

By Dr. Ian Meredith, global chief medical officer, Boston Scientific October 12, 2021 In the next two decades, the global population over age 65 is expected to increase exponentially. With this...

When Mia Mae Bischoff first learned about the Pacific East Asian Resources in Leadership employee resource group (PEARL ERG) at Boston Scientific, she saw it as an opportunity to...

Saken Khokhar, supplier diversity manager for Boston Scientific, was recently named president of Diversity Alliance for Science, a national organization that helps strengthen local economies by creating opportunities for small and diverse vendors to build long-lasting partnerships with life sciences companies.

For the last 30 years, Jenny Levinson, a leader in the Boston Scientific Health Economics and Market Access (HEMA) group, has worked to ensure that patients have access to...

Increasing patient safety. Improving clinical outcomes. Enabling rapid innovation. These are just a few of the many benefits fuelling the trend toward single-use devices in the field of endoscopy....

Experience tells me that innovation is unleashed when teams apply an agile attitude to their ways of working. I’ve seen the most innovative solutions come from teams that embrace change, and who are willing to accept and learn from failure quickly.

Relocating to Japan has been quite the experience. Despite growing up in a globally connected place like New York City, and traveling extensively for work, my four years living and working in Japan have challenged and energized me.

When Mary Noe joined Boston Scientific ten years ago as an environmental specialist, she didn’t envision that she would speak in front of hundreds of the company’s vice...

By Camille Chang Gilmore, vice president of Human Resources and global chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Boston Scientific As first seen in the Historically Black Colleges and...

A career with Boston Scientific is more than just a job. It’s personal. As a leader in medical science we’re committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring...

By Jason Khoo, senior director of Supply Chain August 17, 2021 During my early working days, I distinctly remember sitting at my desk reflecting over a mistake I made during a team project. In...

August 11, 2021 Across Boston Scientific, leaders are making steady progress to accelerate the representation of women and multicultural individuals on their teams. In 2017, the company set...

June Chang, president of Boston Scientific in Greater China, has always taken on new challenges to fuel her career growth. Before joining Boston Scientific in 2013 as the Chief...

July 13, 2021 For the sixth consecutive year, Boston Scientific scored 100 percent on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and is named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion. The...

Three Boston Scientific executives share perspectives on career advancement June 17, 2021 Building equitable pathways to leadership requires a culture of inclusion as well as policies and programs...

June 16, 2021 [Insert video] As an entrepreneur and small business owner, Charles Ellis developed a keen eye for identifying problems and opportunities solve them. However, when his need for...

At only 41 years old, Steve Cooper, an 18-year military veteran and successful businessman, received a devastating diagnosis: stage four prostate cancer. To combat the rapidly spreading disease,...

May 21, 2021 While COVID-19 rates are stabilizing or decreasing in many countries because of vaccine availability, virus rates are surging with devastating consequences in India. According to the...

Brenda Becker, senior vice president of Global Government Affairs for Boston Scientific, has always understood the value of hard work. Born in the Midwest, she took her first job at the age of 13...

Clinical Research Deliberately Recruits Previously Underrepresented Study Subjects. In April, the first study subject—a woman in her mid-80s—was enrolled in ELEGANCE, an...

May 14, 2021 At Boston Scientific, we are in the business of advancing science for life – for people of every background, color and creed. In 2020, we committed to a $3.5 million multiyear...

More than 50 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic pain, defined as continuous pain that lasts more than six months. Of these, 19.6 million adults experience high-impact chronic pain that...

In 2015 Kevin Genth, a Boston Scientific employee, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, including tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination.

Boston Scientific ranked eighth overall and first among companies in the Health Care Equipment and Services industry in the 2021 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes.

[INSERT VIDEO HERE] Pamela, a 73-year-old living in Virginia, has always been a fighter. Born in Jamaica, she immigrated to the U.S. when her children were young. She worked as a nurse for 40...

Liver cancer patients once had a bleak prognosis with limited treatment options, but encouraging clinical trial results and recent regulatory approval of TheraSphere™ Y-90 Glass Microspheres, a...

April 7, 2021 Health inequities, the social and environmental differences that limit access to good health practices and health care, drastically impact a person’s ability to live a long,...

For 15 years, Boston Scientific has worked with healthcare providers to raise awareness about the inequitable health outcomes Blacks often experience. Sam Conaway, President, Interventional...

One week. That’s how long it took Darragh Tolan to realize he wanted to make his new job at Boston Scientific a lifelong career. “It was the culture. Everyone was focused, empowered and...

Challenges related to the global pandemic have disproportionally impacted working women and put decades of progress towards gender equity at risk. In the U.S. alone, more than 2.2 million women...

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, xenophobia and anti-Asian hate have been on the rise around the world. Acts of discrimination, assault and harassment against the Asian community...

Boston Scientific reached a settlement with the attorneys general of 47 states and the District of Columbia to resolve claims against our transvaginal and urogynecological mesh products used to...

Increasing diversity in medical research is a critical step to ensure that everyone can benefit from treatments and therapies, not just a select population. Putting this into practice requires deliberate work, and there are many obstacles, some of which are deeply rooted in our national history.

By Art Butcher Heart Health Month is a time to reflect on the importance of heart health and celebrate the difference that innovative technology makes to so many lives. This year, I think of...

The dual challenges of climate change and a global pandemic have made designing safe, sustainable and efficient workplaces even more important for companies and their employees. That’s certainly...

For the sixth 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...

At age 35, Morgan Drutchas never imagined she could be at high risk for heart attack. She hiked, traveled and worked out regularly. She had no family history of heart issues, and routine exams...

A 40-year Battle against Racism and Health Inequities Paul Underwood, M.D., medical director at Boston Scientific, looks like a kindly college professor. But beneath his unassuming demeanor lies a...

The violent attacks and protests that occurred at the U.S. Capitol and several states yesterday marked a dark and sad day for our country and served to threaten the foundation of the nation’s...

Sam Zamany, a senior data engineer at Boston Scientific, grew up with a deep appreciation for those who serve in the military. “I was born and raised in Afghanistan during the civil war and when...

Giannetto De Rossi, who has created heart-stopping special effects in movies for more than 60 years, is thankful for the special effect of an implanted “friend” who helps protect his heart....

A new study may help to better understand how the COVID-19 virus affects people with heart conditions or chronic illnesses and improve their health care. In collaboration with Boston Scientific, a...

By Ronan Coffey, global energy manager at Boston Scientific A critical challenge for Boston Scientific as a global medical device manufacturer is to deliver on our promise to customers and...

With the world’s population aging fast, urological and pelvic health conditions are on the rise. An estimated 30 million men worldwide are affected by an enlarged prostate caused by benign...

Boston Scientific has earned a spot on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America, one of the most prestigious global benchmarks for corporate responsibility. The list recognizes...

A prostate cancer diagnosis was not something Alex Lamb expected. An active retiree, he ran daily and was feeling healthy and strong. Like many men in the early stages of the disease, he had no...

When Jim McCutchon, a 90-year old retired physician, was diagnosed with aortic stenosis, he jumped headfirst into understanding his condition. Aortic stenosis is caused by a narrowing of the...

The Innovative WATCHMAN FLXTM Device Expands Patient Access, Improves Safety and Effectiveness It wasn’t enough for Boston Scientific engineers that the WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure...

Boston Scientific has been named one of America’s Most Just Companies by Forbes and Just Capital, and a Culture Champion by the MIT Sloan Management Review and Glassdoor Culture 500. These...

This fall, COVID-19 has brought new challenges for parents. For moms and dads working remotely it is difficult and often overwhelming to manage work while caring for children and juggling distance...

As a new school year gets underway amid a global pandemic, the need to support education is more important than ever—as is the relevance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)...

When Fast Company placed Boston Scientific fifth on its list of the Top 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2020, the publication recognized the company for developing the EXALT™ Model D...

Dr. Ken Stein, senior vice president and chief medical officer for Rhythm Management and Global Health Policy at Boston Scientific, has dedicated much of his career to improving the quality of...

By the time Mona Patel started classes at the University of Michigan, she had attended eleven schools and lived on four continents. Now vice president of Clinical Training and Fellowship Education...

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on marginalized communities, particularly among Black, Latinx and Hispanic people, and exposed the severity of health disparities in the...

It’s not often that chronic pain leads to life-long friendship and a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, but that’s exactly what happened to Marianne Jordan and Sandy Found. Even before meeting in...

Passionate. Self-Aware. Fierce. Fearless. Spend time with Rodamni Peppa, the Boston Scientific Vice President for Business Strategy & Commercial Excellence for Europe, the Middle East and Africa...

“We are all in this together.” Are we, really? As the global community responded to the coronavirus pandemic, every one of us...

By Stacey McGovern, Patient Education Specialist II, Neuromodulation Division At 24, I was an awarded teacher in the midst of completing a master’s degree and a nominee for the Massachusetts...

2020 has been a year like no other. As a global pandemic continues to take its toll, recent acts of hate and violence have cast a spotlight on racism, injustice and deeply ingrained divisions in...

The path to innovation is rarely a straight line. It’s interspersed with stops and starts, failures and frustrations. And it takes a spark of inspiration to find the way to invention. For the...

Courage, compassion, resilience—that’s what six Boston Scientific employees brought to the pandemic’s front lines when they took advantage of the company’s volunteer policy to support...

Competitive pole vaulting is not for the faint of heart. Competitors sprint down a track and launch themselves into the air, summoning enough velocity to clear a crossbar high overhead. For...

As the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) continues to skyrocket amid the COVID-19 crisis, businesses and nonprofit organizations have stepped up to help hospitals address critical...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend life as we know it, patient care is becoming more complex. With many elective surgeries and procedures cancelled, a backlog of people await the care...

On May 28, the Boston Scientific Executive Committee issued an open letter to U.S. employees to condemn injustice and discrimination and reaffirm our commitment to equality and diversity. Across...

An open letter from Boston Scientific leadership to employees shared in response to George Floyd's death

The COVID-19 pandemic has called on all of us to support frontline healthcare workers in any way we can. Teams across Boston Scientific are collaborating with hospitals, universities and industry...

Before COVID-19, the idea of moving a device from concept through to FDA authorization and manufacturing within a month would have seemed unfathomable. But in the face of a global pandemic, we are...