Senior RD Manager WATCHMAN 603645

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Senior R&D Manager WATCHMAN

Maple Grove MN (Onsite)

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join Boston Scientific as a Senior Manager of Research & Development responsible for development of future WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) implant devices within our Cardiology group. In our WATCHMAN business were committed to advancing stroke prevention therapy through a onetime minimally invasive procedure that permanently reduces stroke risk for people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. This role is integral as we build a differentiated portfolio to strengthen WATCHMANs leadership position in the LAAC space drive further adoption in this area and help more patients throughout the world with this therapy.

As Senior R&D Manager you will oversee a group of technical experts (engineers scientists and/or technicians) dedicated to exploratory and new product development efforts to commercialize future LAAC solutions. This role involves leading a highperforming team to drive innovation and technical decision making while recruiting and retaining top talent. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building trust with both direct reports and crossfunctional peers and experience in both people and technical leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit coach and develop engineering talent to meet immediate business needs while creating a bench strength of technical expertise and leadership.
• Set performance expectations and ensure a culture of highperformance collaboration and winning spirit. Be a champion of diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
• Empower and support teams in problemsolving in pursuit of efficient technical decisions.
• Create an entrepreneurial actionbased culture with a passion for winning.
• Assess implantbased project team needs and work with technical leads and program managers to ensure they are set up for technology and product development success.
• Challenge and support teams to execute to an accelerated Product Life Cycle Process for all LAAC Implant projects with a strong focus on agile development and commercializing in a timeframe that is competitive.
• Provide direction and/or guidance to team members who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments. May also supervise nonexempt employees and external contract design firm employees.
• Build strategic partnerships across Boston Scientific to further departmental and organizational objectives.
• Support the crossfunctional team through project specific budget cycles which may include monitoring developing and adjusting spend as needed to support business objectives.
• Keep the organizations vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.
• Support and reinforce the divisional and corporate quality system.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelorsdegree in Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years of engineering work experience (preferably in medical device or related field) with Bachelors degree.(Masters degree may substitute for 2 years of experience)
• 3 years experience in leading and developing a technical engineering group.
• Track record developing medical devices from early stage through full product launch and sustaining.
• Proficient in design controls and risk management practices with fluency in what external regulations require for various product approvals.
• Demonstrated strong crossfunctional collaboration influence without authority and project/taskmanagement enabling highly effective teams.
• Proven ability to transparently and concisely communicate technical issues and risks across all levels of the organization
• Willingness to work onsite at our Maple Grove MN site 4 days per week)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering experience in implantable device development.
• Cross functional experience in working with external manufacturing partners operations test engineering and process development.
• Passion for understanding and solving complex problems from our physician customers including ability to learn the clinical disease state and identifying unmet needs.
• Previous experience in engaging with physician customers including giving technical presentations.
• Highly creative problem solver who leads with a sense of urgency.
• Personal drive individual accountability and a strong bias for action.
• Passionate about creating an environment that fosters curiosity continuous improvement learning accountability knowledge sharing problem solving speaking candidly and creates a safe environment for people to challenge.

Requisition ID:603645

Base Salary Range

Minimum Salary:$122100

Maximum Salary: $232000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) see 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.

Compensation for exempt rolesmay also include variable compensation i.e. annual bonus target and longterm incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives create value for our customers and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isnt just business its personal. And if youre a natural problemsolver 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!

At Boston Scientific we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion equality and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives we create a better more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients customers and communities we serve.

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