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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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a R&D Manager supporting WATCHMAN projects within the BSC's Cardiology division. WATCHMAN is an exciting growth driver for BSC. This role will utilize a variety of new and proven technologies to deliver next-generation concepts for life-changing medical devices to patients and clinicians in support of BSC's mission. Specifically, this role supports the strategy, the team, and the development of product concepts and the exploration of supporting technologies. These investments in new technology, and the team who develops, them will continue to drive a robust pipeline of solutions for left atrial appendage occlusion and the patients who benefit from this therapy.
Your responsibilities include:
Drives functional excellence initiatives, delivers high quality functional deliverables, and ensures technical excellence for product or technical development.
Drives one or more technical projects of varying magnitude and scope.
Supports the generation of VOC/VOB/VOT/VOx to inform unmet needs
Provides significant guidance and approval regarding technical strategies and approaches.
Ensures continued intellectual property development self and staff.
Owns intellectual property development for the multiple product lines, technologies or specialized functions.
Provides guidance and training to staff, assists subordinates in attaining career goals, motivates individuals to achieve results, and recruits and maintains a high quality staff.
Develops and monitors department budgets, staff levels, schedules and resources.
Works cross-functionally and leverages BSC-wide resources in identifying new capabilities, solutions and resolving technical issues.
Develops project investment proposals
Lead technology integration & knowledge transfer within domain of responsibility
Provide clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates and phase gates
What we're looking for:
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering or similar
Required minimum years of work experience (primarily in medical device or related field): 12+ Years
Experience in people leadership
Experience through most stages of medical device product development
Solid clinical knowledge and experience in cardiovascular anatomy.
Ability to provide technical leadership as it relates to product and process design
Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources.
Excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
MS or PhD in Engineering Discipline
Experience in early stages of medical device product development
Strong leadership and communication skills
Class II or Class III Medical Device product development experience
Experience in early stages of medical device product development
Ability to research literature and develop clinical understanding with technical credibility to develop a strategy for product investments and concept down-selection
Requisition ID: 573511
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) 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!
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. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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