R&D Director, IO&E

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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

As a member of the New Product Development leadership team within the Interventional Oncology & Embolization (IO&E) R&D organization, you will lead key business strategy initiatives supporting our market leading cryo ablation business, accelerating our new product development pipeline and leading capital equipment development and sustaining for the PI division. This role involves working closely with multiple functional stakeholders, internal and external partners and frequent interaction with divisional Sr. Leadership.

Work Mode

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be present in our Maple Grove, MN office, at least four to five days per week.

Visa Sponsorship

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Oversee the Cryo Ablation product development organization and hold a key position on the franchise leadership team which oversees the ablation business within Interventional Oncology and Embolization.
• Develop best practices and establish expertise to support capital equipment development across franchises, supporting all Peripheral interventions.
• Creating and standardizing communication methodologies for cross-functional integrations, both within the project teams and to various stakeholder groups.
• Develop technology and exploratory roadmaps to support a long-term product development pipeline.
• Contribute to the organization’s vision by considering product development strategies and partnerships with global and local commercial and development teams.
• Develop extensive internal contacts across BSC and external contacts to facilitate strategic discussions and partnerships.
• Support and maintain expertise of applicable global development standards for both single use device and capital equipment.
• Anticipate changing demands, evaluate key business challenges, and develop innovative solutions affecting future strategies.
• Relationship/People Management: Directs and influences multiple cross-functional development teams; Provides input to functional directors on team and team member performance; Develops and maintains strong relationships with functional heads and Sr. Leadership to drive success of team. Actively influences cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead a diverse and global team of technicians, engineers, program managers and scientists through a team of direct leaders and be accountable for effective coaching and career development activities at all levels.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applicable technical field.
• 12+ years' engineering or technical experience in the Product Life Cycle Process in the Medical Device industry.
• 5+ years' experience directly managing senior level leaders. Previous experience managing large global teams through their People Leaders.
• Highest ethical standards. Discretion and sound judgment when dealing with confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Travel may be required for up to 25% of the time.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering and/or management.
• Experience with (Single Use Devices) SUDs and Capital equipment.
• Ablation technology or Oncology product development experience.
• Strong collaboration skills.
  
  

Requisition ID: 609285

Minimum Salary: $150500

Maximum Salary: $286000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

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So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

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