The new facilities in Cartago are expected to generate around 1,200 new jobs
The medical device company Boston Scientific Corporation began the expansion of its operations in Costa Rica, by adding a third plant located in the province of Cartago.
During the inauguration of the new plant, the Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Boston Scientific, Paudie O’Connor, pointed out that “While we expand our operations in Costa Rica to Cartago, we will continue to develop our talent and capabilities in the country”.
Given D+: In 2022, the life sciences sector exported more than $4.5 billion, being the country’s main export product.
During the celebration for the new Boston Scientific site in Cartago, a new investment in facilities of approximately 40,000 m2 that will be built in the La Lima Business Park itself was also announced. This project is expected to be completed during the first months of 2025.
The company currently has more than 7,000 people employed at its locations in El Coyol de Alajuela and La Aurora de Heredia, and expects that the new facilities in Cartago will generate around 1,200 new jobs.
The company will open new job opportunities in various areas, including manufacturing and administrative positions. People interested in applying for a vacancy can enter the Boston Scientific job board.