Director Global EHS, Diabetes
Job Description
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
The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control while spending less time managing their disease.This role will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS policies, systems, and culture across all global operations. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant workplace while driving sustainability, risk reduction, and regulatory adherence throughout the organization.
This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.
This role requires you to work on-site at least 3 days per week at one of our US hubs: Northridge, CA, Juncos, PR, San Antonio, TX, Duluth, GA, or Minneapolis, MN. This on-site presence is vital for collaboration and maintaining strong team connections. Please be aware that the hybrid schedule may change based on business needs, potentially requiring additional on-site days.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Develops, administers and implements environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with governmental requirements.
- Global Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations in countries of operation (e.g., OSHA, EPA, REACH, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).Conducts studies and prepares environmental impact reports for new construction projects, plant processes and permit changes.
- Reviews and analyzes environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies; collaborates with regulatory agencies to determine corrective action plans.
- Evaluates proposed regulations to determine financial, industrial, public and environmental impact.
- Interacts with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues; establishes permit requirements and assists in regulatory audits.
- Represents the Company in government and industry rule-making activities.
- Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist.
- Identifies and takes corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers’ health or safety, which may include recommending organizational measures to protect workers’ safety through revised methods, processes, or materials; inspecting workplace environments, equipment, and/or practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and investigating and/or identifying causes regarding filed incidents.
- Program Development: Lead the design and rollout of global safety programs, environmental stewardship initiatives, and risk management systems.
- Culture & Engagement: Foster a proactive safety culture, promoting employee engagement, behavioral safety, and shared ownership of EHS performance.
- Metrics & Reporting: Establish and track KPIs, perform root cause analyses of incidents, and deliver regular reports to executive leadership.
- Audit & Risk Management: Lead internal audits, manage EHS risk assessments, and oversee corrective action plans.
- Sustainability Leadership: Support environmental initiatives, such as carbon reduction, water conservation, waste management, and regulatory sustainability disclosures.
- Team Development: Lead and mentor a global EHS team, supporting site-level leaders and building regional capabilities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience
- Or, Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field and minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience
Nice to Have:
- Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead multiple job areas, and detailed functional and operational expertise
- 7+ years of experience in Master Data Management or related operational roles
- Deep knowledge of global EHS regulations, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
- Demonstrated success leading global EHS programs in a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial setting.
- Experience with EHS management systems (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and digital EHS platforms.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Travel
- Ability to travel up to 20% - 30% of time
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
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Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
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Company Information
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Type: Hybrid