Boston Scientific
Principal Specialist, Change Enablement
Boston Scientific, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55112
Principal Specialist, Change Enablement
Work mode: Hybrid Onsite Location(s): Arden Hills, MN, US, 55112 Additional Location(s): Costa Rica-Heredia; Ireland-Galway; US-MA-Marlborough 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
This project is a global quality improvement program aimed at driving sustainable enhancements to Boston Scientific's Quality System performance, consistency, and compliance. With broad visibility and regulatory significance, this project is focused on aligning systems, documentation, and behaviors across sites and functions to strengthen quality execution and reinforce a culture of accountability. The Principal Specialist
Change Enablement will report to the Sr. Manager of Change Enablement within the Organizational Change Enablement (OCE) team. This global team supports enterprise change capability by embedding Prosci-based methodologies, role-based journeys, and leading practical change strategies for high-impact initiatives. This role will be responsible for leading the change enablement strategy and execution across the project workstreams, beginning with Workstream 3 (Documentation, Rework, and Nonconformance). This includes stakeholder engagement, communication and adoption strategy, change readiness, and alignment of key roles and responsibilities at the global and site level. Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Lead the overall change enablement strategy for the project, coordinating across all workstreams and site locations Partner with program leadership and sponsors to align change strategy with program milestones, CAPA priorities, and quality system improvements Drive executive-level sponsorship engagement, including development of sponsor plans, visibility strategies, and stakeholder alignment tactics Conduct enterprise-level stakeholder and impact assessments, change readiness reviews, and role adoption plans across business functions Design and lead facilitation of global bootcamps, adoption workshops, and functional alignment sessions to accelerate ownership and adoption Oversee creation of communications, personas, "What's Changing" materials, and change roadmaps tailored for multi-audience engagement Define, monitor, and report on adoption and change effectiveness metrics at both the program and site levels Coach Workstream PMs, Site Coordinators, and functional leaders on leading through change using ADKAR and CLARC frameworks Serve as a strategic liaison between the Change Enablement team and the project to ensure consistency, alignment, and scalability of tools and methods Represent the OCE team in leadership forums, governance meetings, and enterprise change planning efforts beyond the project Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Communications, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience) 8+ years of experience in change management, enterprise transformation, or regulatory remediation initiatives Demonstrated leadership in planning and executing complex, cross-functional change programs Experience building and executing leadership engagement, site readiness, and adoption strategies in a regulated industry Advanced knowledge of structured change methodologies (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Kotter, McKinsey Influence Model) Strategic thinker with a proven ability to lead enterprise-level change initiatives Strong executive presence and ability to influence across levels and functions Expert in translating technical projects into people-centered adoption strategies Outstanding communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills Skilled in change metrics, readiness assessments, and adoption risk mitigation Able to operate in a fast-paced, regulated environment with shifting priorities Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in I/O Psychology, Organizational Leadership, or related field 10+ years of experience leading change across global, matrixed organizations PROSCI Certification and/or ACMP Certification Experience leading change within quality, regulatory, or compliance-driven transformation programs Experience reporting to senior leadership or sponsors on adoption progress and change risk mitigation Experience designing and scaling change frameworks across multiple workstreams and business units Deep facilitation skillsbootcamps, executive alignment sessions, and adoption planning workshops
Work mode: Hybrid Onsite Location(s): Arden Hills, MN, US, 55112 Additional Location(s): Costa Rica-Heredia; Ireland-Galway; US-MA-Marlborough 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
This project is a global quality improvement program aimed at driving sustainable enhancements to Boston Scientific's Quality System performance, consistency, and compliance. With broad visibility and regulatory significance, this project is focused on aligning systems, documentation, and behaviors across sites and functions to strengthen quality execution and reinforce a culture of accountability. The Principal Specialist
Change Enablement will report to the Sr. Manager of Change Enablement within the Organizational Change Enablement (OCE) team. This global team supports enterprise change capability by embedding Prosci-based methodologies, role-based journeys, and leading practical change strategies for high-impact initiatives. This role will be responsible for leading the change enablement strategy and execution across the project workstreams, beginning with Workstream 3 (Documentation, Rework, and Nonconformance). This includes stakeholder engagement, communication and adoption strategy, change readiness, and alignment of key roles and responsibilities at the global and site level. Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Lead the overall change enablement strategy for the project, coordinating across all workstreams and site locations Partner with program leadership and sponsors to align change strategy with program milestones, CAPA priorities, and quality system improvements Drive executive-level sponsorship engagement, including development of sponsor plans, visibility strategies, and stakeholder alignment tactics Conduct enterprise-level stakeholder and impact assessments, change readiness reviews, and role adoption plans across business functions Design and lead facilitation of global bootcamps, adoption workshops, and functional alignment sessions to accelerate ownership and adoption Oversee creation of communications, personas, "What's Changing" materials, and change roadmaps tailored for multi-audience engagement Define, monitor, and report on adoption and change effectiveness metrics at both the program and site levels Coach Workstream PMs, Site Coordinators, and functional leaders on leading through change using ADKAR and CLARC frameworks Serve as a strategic liaison between the Change Enablement team and the project to ensure consistency, alignment, and scalability of tools and methods Represent the OCE team in leadership forums, governance meetings, and enterprise change planning efforts beyond the project Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Communications, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience) 8+ years of experience in change management, enterprise transformation, or regulatory remediation initiatives Demonstrated leadership in planning and executing complex, cross-functional change programs Experience building and executing leadership engagement, site readiness, and adoption strategies in a regulated industry Advanced knowledge of structured change methodologies (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Kotter, McKinsey Influence Model) Strategic thinker with a proven ability to lead enterprise-level change initiatives Strong executive presence and ability to influence across levels and functions Expert in translating technical projects into people-centered adoption strategies Outstanding communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills Skilled in change metrics, readiness assessments, and adoption risk mitigation Able to operate in a fast-paced, regulated environment with shifting priorities Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in I/O Psychology, Organizational Leadership, or related field 10+ years of experience leading change across global, matrixed organizations PROSCI Certification and/or ACMP Certification Experience leading change within quality, regulatory, or compliance-driven transformation programs Experience reporting to senior leadership or sponsors on adoption progress and change risk mitigation Experience designing and scaling change frameworks across multiple workstreams and business units Deep facilitation skillsbootcamps, executive alignment sessions, and adoption planning workshops