Therapy Awareness Specialist Watchman jobs at Boston Scientific in France, Paris

Medical/Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Territory/Account Manager (Pharma-related), Product Specialist or Medical Science Liaison.

Your new role

As a Therapy Awareness Representative, you will be the driving force behind the development and adoption of WATCHMAN™ in your region. Your focus will be onand creating awareness of this innovative therapy among physicians and healthcare professionals beyond the cath lab. By engaging with cardiologists, GPs, neurologists, gastroenterologists, and other key stakeholders, you will help structure and standardize the patient pathway, ultimately improving outcomes and quality of life for patients at risk of stroke.

Key responsibilities include:

• Referral network development – identify, map, and prioritize referral networks; ensure stakeholders understand when and how to refer patients for LAAC therapy.
• Education & training – organize and deliver educational programs, workshops, and hospital meetings to raise awareness of WATCHMAN™.
• Stakeholder engagement – build strong partnerships with physicians, hospital administrators, and medical societies to increase adoption.
• Field presence – spend the majority of your time meeting customers in the field, understanding their needs, and supporting them with tailored solutions.
• Collaboration – work hand-in-hand with local sales teams, the Regional Sales Manager, and the Clinical Sales Reps to align strategies and achieve business goals.
• Market development – contribute to shaping the therapy awareness plan, leveraging local budget and initiatives, and ensuring France is ready for upcoming product launches and clinical milestones.

Our ideal new colleague

We are looking for a professional with bothand
commercial acumen, ideally experienced in engaging with the same type of stakeholders as in pharmaceutical referral-building roles (e.g. anticoagulants, stroke prevention, cardiology). We know purple cows don’t exist, but we do have a thing or two on our wish lists:

• Proven experience (minimum 2–4 years) in sales, medical liaison, or therapy awareness roles , preferably in pharmaceuticals or MedTech.
• Strong knowledge of the French healthcare system and ideally the anticoagulant / stroke prevention space.
• Clinical background or strong experience in therapy education.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills – able to build trust with a wide variety of healthcare professionals.
• Independent, self-driven, and collaborative, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Fluent in French (mandatory) and comfortable in English for international collaboration.

Your why

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth therapy area with strong clinical evidence and exciting prospects ahead. In this role, you will see the direct impact of your work on patient lives, helping to prevent strokes and reduce bleeding risks for thousands of people. You will operate in an environment that combines thewith the. Working closely with colleagues across sales, clinical, and marketing, you will have the resources, autonomy, and support to shape the local adoption of WATCHMAN™ and to grow along with it.

About the Role
The Field Clinical Specialist (FCS) provides field/remote clinical, technical and educational support to assigned accounts at a Territory, Regional, National or EMEA level.

Working with the electrophysiology (EP) portfolio, this role covers the Paris region, with some additional case support as and when required by client needs. Work is driven by Customer demand and pre-planned support requirements, and the primary focus is case support, using clinical expertise to influence Customer usage of the full portfolio.

This remote field-based role offers a permanent position and requires extensive travel across the Paris region (up to five days per week).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Act as a primary resource for clinical support in the areas of case coverage and basic troubleshooting for company products.
• Work is driven by Customer demand and pre-planned support requirements and may require occasional weekend work.
• Attend cases in-person/remotely with our customers and advise physicians on clinical attributes/techniques associated with our products.
• Ensure timely collection and reporting of all required medical documentation pertaining to our procedural device operation.
• Support the team to achieve projected sales goals and increase sales revenues.
• Develop a deep understanding on the workflows and specificities of each hospital and business relationships with healthcare personnel (e.g. through informal conversation, meetings, participation in conferences) to make new contacts in hospital departments and to identify key decision makers.
• Respond to complex customer needs and complaints regarding products and service by developing creative and feasible solutions or working with other related personnel (e.g., sales, clinical, research, marketing, technical support) to develop optimal solutions.
• Record customer information and activities in company’s CRM system: use the system as an alignment tool with other commercial roles.
• Provide education support on product usage and customer training.

• In this role, you will be responsible for the Paris regionandmay on occasion be required to support colleagues in neighboring regions.
• This remote field-based role requires frequent weekly travel across the Paris region (up to five days per week) based on customer needs.

What are we looking for in you:

• Clinical experience within Electrophysiology or Cardiac Rhythm Management (e.g., as a Field Clinical Specialist, Cardiac Physiologist, or similar) is beneficial.

• Successfully completed degree studies (or equivalent) within Biomedical Sciences or healthcare subject is beneficial.

• Strong communication skills.
• Can understand and communicate complex technical and clinical details.
• Can rapidly adapt to a very dynamic marketplace.
• Strong team player, collaborative, can build relationships and work cross-functionally.
• Self-motivated and can influence others.
• Flexible, adaptable but focused and persistent.
• Willing and can travel extensively as required by workload.

• Professional working proficiency (or above) language skills in both French and English.

What we can offer to you:

• Experience in a groundbreaking multinational company with attractive benefits.
• Inspirational colleagues and culture.
• Career development.
• Fast growing and innovative environment.
• A company team culture.
• International opportunities.
• Excellent training/development programs.
• A permanent position.
• A remote field-based role.

About the role:

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced software-focused Principal Design Quality Engineer to provide strategic leadership and technical expertise supporting capital equipment and software product development within the Interventional Cardiology (IC) division. This position will lead software design quality efforts for high-visibility product development programs, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and standards, while driving innovation and efficiency across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

The Principal Software Design Quality Engineer serves as a leader in design controls, software verification and validation (V&V), risk management, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance for complex medical devices. In this role, you will partner with cross-functional leaders to influence product and process decisions, guide risk-based approaches, and mentor other engineers to elevate design quality capabilities across the organization.

Your responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary software design quality lead for complex and strategic product development initiatives, from concept through commercialization.
• Drive and oversee implementation of risk management processes (ISO 14971), including hazard analysis, software FMEAs, and security risk analysis, ensuring integration into the development process.
• Lead development and execution of comprehensive software V&V strategies to ensure robust, compliance, and efficient testing aligned with IEC 62304 and other applicable standards.
• Provide expert guidance on system and software design controls, leading design reviews, software bug triage, and field issue investigations with a focus on systemic corrective actions.
• Champion the use of data-driven decision-making and advanced problem-solving methodologies to resolve quality issues and mitigate risks.
• Act as a regulatory and standards subject matter expert, contributing to regulatory strategy, authoring and reviewing technical documentation for submissions, and representing software quality in audits and inspections.
• Develop and maintain software risk management tools (Hazard Analysis, FMEAs) with traceability to requirements, design, and test artifacts.
• Mentor and coach junior and senior engineers in software quality principles, risk management, and design controls.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with evolving security requirements and integrate security risk management into the product lifecycle.
• Partner with product development, systems engineering, and regulatory affairs to implement best practices and process improvements that enhance product safety and compliance.
• Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

What we’re looking for:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline and 9+ years of experience in design quality, software quality, or related medical device/regulated industry roles, with a focus on software-intensive products.
• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline and 7+ years of experience in design quality, software quality, or related medical device/regulated industry roles, with a focus on software-intensive products.
• Proven expertise in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), risk management, and software verification and validation.
• Extensive experience with software quality tools, issue tracking (e.g., JIRA), and requirements/test management platforms.
• In-depth understanding of software configuration management, version control systems, and related quality controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence without direct authority, and make strategic quality decisions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to leadership and external regulatory bodies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a record of resolving complex quality issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR), ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, IEC 82304, and related software standards.
• Experience with global regulatory submissions and interacting with notified bodies or FDA.
• Background in embedded software, systems engineering, or integration of hardware and software systems.
• Experience in code review practices and secure coding principles.
• Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.

Maximum Salary: $ 188300

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

About the Role

The
Therapy Manageris responsible for driving the development and adoption of WATCHMAN (our new generation left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) device, within an assigned market.

As part of the responsibility, the Therapy Manager will develop and leverage relationships with medical Key Opinion Leaders/Hospital administration & Medical societies, with the goal of increasing the number of patients treated with and/or market share of product franchises, by standardizing the LAAC patient pathway and activating the referral network.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategy Development & Leadership

• Account & Stakeholder Management: Identify key accounts, healthcare professionals, and business issues impacting the use of company products. Assess clinical needs, goals, and constraints to determine where our therapies can offer comprehensive healthcare solutions.

• Referral Network Development: Identify and prioritize key referral networks for the WATCHMAN therapy, including Electrophysiologists, Gastroenterologists, Nephrologists, Neurologists, Interventional Cardiologists, and Primary Care Physicians.

• Education & Training: Ensure increasing patient treatments and clinical success by educating and training stakeholders involved in patient identification and referral.

• Relationship Building: Develop and strengthen relationships through regular customer visits, product demonstrations, educational programs, procedural observation, trade show participation, and problem resolution.

• Hospital & Administrative Engagement: Build relationships with hospital administrative personnel to gain insights into hospital business dynamics and identify key decision-makers.

• Clinical Education: Educate physicians and AHPs on the clinical data supporting LAAC therapy.

• Sales Analysis & Action Plans: Develop action plans by analyzing sales data and reports, identifying target account needs, and collaborating with Regional Sales Managers and Account Managers to help achieve annual sales goals.

• Field Engagement: Travel to meet with existing and potential referral networks, identifying their needs and demonstrating how our products can support their goals.

• Sales Team Collaboration

What are we looking for in you:

• referred 4-7 years of proven experience in sales management within the Pharma industry. Experience in EMEA roles with knowledge of key healthcare systems in Germany, France, UK, Italy, and Spain. An additional 2-4 years in the MedTech industry (Sales, Business Development, or Market Access/Health Economics) is a plus.

• Strong conceptual, practical, and technical knowledge in relevant job functions, with the ability to apply this expertise across various situations to achieve goals.

• In-depth understanding of key business drivers within the industry and how to collaborate with related teams to achieve objectives and improve efficiencies.

• Demonstrates leadership by setting an example, coaching, and providing feedback. May lead small projects or tasks with manageable risks and resources.

• Capable of solving a variety of problems, applying existing solutions and proposing alternatives when needed, using judgment to develop new solutions based on experience and business impact. Works independently, guided by company policies and procedures.

• Influences the quality and effectiveness of customer, operational, and service activities within the team and other related teams. Contributes to the achievement of long-term organizational goals.

• Effectively communicates complex information, guiding and influencing others. Actively participates in cross-functional meetings and presentations, presenting information clearly to convey key messages.

What we can offer to you:

• Experience in a groundbreaking multinational company with attractive benefits.

• Upskilling.

• Healthy competition.

• Mentoring.

• A company with a purposeful mission.

About the Role

The
Therapy Awareness Manageris responsible for driving the development and adoption of WATCHMAN (our new generation left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) device, within an assigned market.

As part of the responsibility, the Therapy Awareness Manager will develop and leverage relationships with medical Key Opinion Leaders/Hospital administration & Medical societies, with the goal of increasing the number of patients treated with and/or market share of product franchises, by standardizing the LAAC patient pathway and activating the referral network.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategy Development & Leadership

• Account & Stakeholder Management: Identify key accounts, healthcare professionals, and business issues impacting the use of company products. Assess clinical needs, goals, and constraints to determine where our therapies can offer comprehensive healthcare solutions.

• Referral Network Development: Identify and prioritize key referral networks for the WATCHMAN therapy, including Electrophysiologists, Gastroenterologists, Nephrologists, Neurologists, Interventional Cardiologists, and Primary Care Physicians.

• Education & Training: Ensure increasing patient treatments and clinical success by educating and training stakeholders involved in patient identification and referral.

• Relationship Building: Develop and strengthen relationships through regular customer visits, product demonstrations, educational programs, procedural observation, trade show participation, and problem resolution.

• Hospital & Administrative Engagement: Build relationships with hospital administrative personnel to gain insights into hospital business dynamics and identify key decision-makers.

• Clinical Education: Educate physicians and AHPs on the clinical data supporting LAAC therapy.

• Sales Analysis & Action Plans: Develop action plans by analyzing sales data and reports, identifying target account needs, and collaborating with Regional Sales Managers and Account Managers to help achieve annual sales goals.

• Field Engagement: Travel to meet with existing and potential referral networks, identifying their needs and demonstrating how our products can support their goals.

• Sales Team Collaboration

What are we looking for in you:

• referred 4-7 years of proven experience in sales management within the Pharma industry. Experience in EMEA roles with knowledge of key healthcare systems in Germany, France, UK, Italy, and Spain. An additional 2-4 years in the MedTech industry (Sales, Business Development, or Market Access/Health Economics) is a plus.

• Strong conceptual, practical, and technical knowledge in relevant job functions, with the ability to apply this expertise across various situations to achieve goals.

• In-depth understanding of key business drivers within the industry and how to collaborate with related teams to achieve objectives and improve efficiencies.

• Demonstrates leadership by setting an example, coaching, and providing feedback. May lead small projects or tasks with manageable risks and resources.

• Capable of solving a variety of problems, applying existing solutions and proposing alternatives when needed, using judgment to develop new solutions based on experience and business impact. Works independently, guided by company policies and procedures.

• Influences the quality and effectiveness of customer, operational, and service activities within the team and other related teams. Contributes to the achievement of long-term organizational goals.

• Effectively communicates complex information, guiding and influencing others. Actively participates in cross-functional meetings and presentations, presenting information clearly to convey key messages.

What we can offer to you:

• Experience in a groundbreaking multinational company with attractive benefits.

• Upskilling.

• Healthy competition.

• Mentoring.

• A company with a purposeful mission.

Purpose and Passion • Comprehensive Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth

Successful candidates will be offered a 12 month fixed term contract, where they will learn and expand experiences in the New Cardio field from our trained Sales and Support Representatives in a live environment.  This will give you a first-hand insight into the commercial world of Healthcare outside of a University setting.  You will develop many competences while preforming in a professional work situation.

This role will be based in and around Paris and will require daily travel throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Participate in learning and training events to develop product knowledge, clinical and commercial skills.
•    Become certified as a subject matter expert on a designated franchise product area.
•    Accompany a Field Coach to learn about working in a clinical setting
•    Interact with Healthcare professionals and patients in clinical interventions
•    Plan and deliver daily interventions with clinicians
•    Educate clinicians on a product franchise
•    Commercially promote a product franchise
•    Contributes to the preparation and production of presentations and reports by using word processing, spreadsheets, and other computer programs.
•    Conducts her/himself as a regular full-time member of the staff by accepting and adhering to BSC's rules and regulations and by engaging in professional and personable conduct at all times with staff and customers. The Graduate is also obligated to comply with any confidentiality and professional policies established by Boston Scientific.

Profile Requirements:

•    Be a recent Bachelors or Masters graduate (2024/2025) with a Biomedical, Scientific Degree or Nursing qualification covering elements of the Heart/Cardio etc.
•    Be fluent in English and French (C2)
•    Have planning, time management, strong communication and presentation skills.
•    Have completed a placement within a clinical, hospital or similar setting.
•    Be computer/technically savvy.
•    Have a desire to learn, be coached and develop within a commercial setting.
•    Be willing to travel across the France or Europe and be away for up to a week at a time.
•    Hold a current driving license

We will be running a recruitment process that will include a telephone interview and then if selected a virtual Assessment interview.

If you’re looking to move into the Medical Device Industry after finishing University, then apply for our New Cardio Graduate Training Program today.