Associate Design Assurance Director jobs at Boston Scientific in United States, Santa Clarita

About the role:

In this role, the Associate Director will be leading exploratory R&D work developing next-generation platforms for Neuromodulation. Responsibilities will include managing a team of PhD-level scientists and engineers and working cross-functionally with colleagues in R&D, Marketing, Clinical, and PMO to drive innovation in devices for the treatment of neurological disorders, including Spinal Cord Stimulation and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a team of PhD level scientists and engineers responsible for driving and executing complex neuromodulation research projects of the following types:

• • Computational modeling studies
  • Collaborative pre-clinical studies
  • Exploratory clinical studies

• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop a strategy and roadmap for the aforementioned studies, aligning research activities with business objectives
• Lead the development and documentation of next-generation neurostimulation systems throughout exploratory and technology development phases
• Serve as a subject matter expert on neuromodulation therapies to support product development and regulatory submissions
• Build external collaborations with academic institutions or private partners as needed to answer scientific questions

Required qualifications:

• Masters degree in neuromodulation, neuroscience, neuroengineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field and at least 10 years of professional experience in Research & Development, or a minimum of 7 years of R&D experience specifically within the medical device industry
• 5+ years’ experience in a management role
• Proven success in leading early-stage product development for medical devices, driving innovations from concept through feasibility
• Extensive experience designing and executing pre-clinical and clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory and scientific standards
• Skilled in customer-facing collaboration, engaging directly with physicians, scientists, and other technical/medical professionals to gather insights and build strong partnerships.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred qualifications:

• PhD in neuromodulation, neuroscience, neuroengineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field
• Prior experience with neuromodulation devices, including design, testing, or clinical use
• Track record of building and driving collaborations between industry and academia, including grant-writing and publications
• Strong public speaking skills; ability to deliver presentations to scientific and medical professionals

Maximum Salary: $ 266000

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.

• Ownership of the Mechanical and Surgical Access product research and development strategy, including defining a strategic vision for next generation systems based on patient and clinician needs, technology advancements and business opportunities.
• Drives functional excellence globally for the team that researches and develops new and sustaining products, projects, and technologies. Sets best practices and functional/technical direction for the job function across the organization.
• Oversees the development and integration of complex Class III implantable and non-implantable medical devices, learning from post-market experiences to inform future products.
• In cooperation with Marketing, leads efforts to identify and discover new product opportunities, strategies and target markets that are consistent with the company's objectives and strategic plan related to mechanical design and surgical access for Neuromodulation products. Develops good understanding of user expectations and important product features.
• Plans, budgets, and executes all milestones of medical device development according to SOPs, international standards, regulations and business expectations.
• Identifies technologies and develops intellectual property critical to future business growth.
• Active participant in the due diligence process of acquisitions.
• Excellent people leader that inspires others, promotes change, develops and cares for team members, and drives high engagement and motivation towards ambitious goals.
• Builds and manages effective global teams that work cross functionally.
• Leads change and champions improvement efforts.
• Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization, including internal corporate messaging, ongoing development and project status, and scientific progress to stakeholders inside and outside the company.
• Establishes extensive internal contacts across BSC and external contacts with physicians, key opinion leaders, and/or industry specialists. In particular, forms good relationships with all departments participating in the development portfolio.
• Uses business and industry expertise to anticipate and react to industry developments, identifying opportunities and programs for BSC growth.
• Collaboratively contributes to defining short and long term Neuromodulation divisional strategy.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or an associated discipline
• Minimum of ten years of R&D and project management experience in medical device environment with management responsibility
• Expertise in all phases of research and development of medical devices and/or surgical tools/procedures (from inception to manufacture transfer and integration of real world experience)
• Organizational depth and diversity of experience with a working knowledge of new product realization and strategic thinking. Successful track record of taking a product from concept to commercialization
• Significant functional, technical, and industry knowledge to anticipate developments and identify opportunities for innovation
• Ability to travel 20% of time

• Strong experience with Class III implantable devices
• Strong experience in related fields, including spine, pain management, robotic surgery, or neurosurgery
• Skilled leading global teams in product development and problem solving in the medical device space
• Proficient in forming, leading, and driving discussions with multiple stakeholders/audiences
• A self-initiator with a strong business acumen
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary owner and administrator of the division’s Learning Management System (LMS) and related learning technologies.
• Partner with subject matter experts to design engaging, learner-centered training content using instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM).
• Develops eLearning content using industry standard tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise) focused on learner engagement and measurable impact.
• Creates job aids, reference guides, videos and simulations to support on-the-job application and reinforcement of learning.
• Maintains brand, style and compliance standards across all learning assets.
• Manages learning projects to ensure they meet the project, budget and timeline requirements.
• Manage system configuration, user management, reporting and data integrity to ensure accurate training records.
• Collaborate with IT, HR and enterprise learning teams to maintain system security, compliance and integration with other platforms.
• Evaluate and recommend new learning technologies that enhance learning delivery, interactivity and performance measurement.
• Assesses training needs by evaluating sales force knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to new business development tools. Identifies gaps and recommends solutions to ensure effective and efficient utilization of learning technologies.
• Conducts ride along visits with field personnel to better understand best practices and ensure adoption of business development tools.
• Supports and monitors projects with division-wide impact and ensures systems align with long-term business objectives.
• Participates in the selection of software to meet business requirements.
• Builds strong partnerships with sales training, marketing and commercial excellence teams to align learning programs with strategic priorities.
• Attends professional conferences to build networks of contacts, advance technical knowledge, and ensure professional expertise is maintained.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Instructional Design, Education Technology or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in instructional design and learning system administration, preferably in the medical device or healthcare environment.
• Proficiency with LMS administration and eLearning authoring tools (e.g. Articulate, Storyline, Articulate Rise, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate).
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional design and eLearning development supported by a portfolio of work samples showcasing design, process and multimedia assets with final deliverables (e.g. eLearning modules, simulations, job aids, videos).
• Strong understanding of adult learning theory, instructional design models and eLearning best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Maximum Salary: $ 197000

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:

As the Manager of Instructional Design, you are responsible to develop, design, and administer training content, programs, and meetings for our Neuromodulation field selling organization. You will be responsible for establishing and executing sales training measurements of success, ROI, and methods for program improvements. Additionally, you will manage the maintenance of all training materials and develop the capabilities of individuals on the Learning & Design team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Training Curricula: Create comprehensive sales training curricula, including content outlines, learning objectives, and instructional strategies to address identified needs and objectives.
• Develop Training Materials: Produce engaging and interactive training materials, including presentations, e-learning modules, job aids, and assessments using various instructional design tools and technologies.
• Create Multimedia Elements: Develop storyboards and scripts for multimedia elements, such as videos, simulations, and role-plays, ensuring alignment with learning objectives and instructional design principles.
• Assessment and Improvement: Implement assessment strategies to measure the effectiveness of training programs and analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Partner with subject matter experts, sales leaders, and other stakeholders to gather input, validate content, and ensure training materials meet the needs of the sales team and the organization.
• Strategic Projects: Work with the Directors & Managers of Sales Training, VP of Sales, and VP of Commercial Excellence on various strategic projects to develop the Neuromodulation sales team.
• Marketing Collaboration: Collaborate with the Marketing team to influence and execute training strategy.
• Budget Management: Work with the Finance team to manage the global training budget.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in a business discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in learning, sales, and/or marketing or previous experience with training development and design.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the medical device or healthcare industry.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization and with external vendors/consultants.

• Strong project management experience and strategic thinking skills.

• Preferred background in people management.

• Ability to determine and set direction.

• Strong relationship-building skills with customers and team members.

• Energetic, enthusiastic, determined, and goal-oriented.

• Ability to grasp technical content.

• Results-oriented team player.

• Excels in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

• Creativity and the ability to think outside conventional wisdom to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

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 for
exempt, non-salesroles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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

Kelly Leadem
Frances Jacobsen

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead overarching, global external and internal communications strategies and plans based on divisional annual operating plan objectives, while securing stakeholder alignment, program funding and functional resourcing.
• Support divisional president and franchise marketing VPs to create deliberate communications strategies that advance the commercial organization’s overarching goals and deliver impactful and timely content to respective audiences.
• Drive strategic alignment with marketing organization and oversee the development of proactive public relations programming and in support of patient education and business priorities.
• Anticipate and manage communication needs related to issues and crises that have potential reputational impact.
• Pro-actively implement data-driven communication plans, working closely with cross-functional divisional, corporate and regional colleagues.
• Provide strategic counsel and a solution-oriented and adaptable mindset while pushing back on recommendations when necessary.
• Serve as a media spokesperson for the company representing the Neuromodulation business.
• Develop talking points, statements, FAQs and preparation of executives for media and investor relations needs surrounding M&A, product milestones, issues management, etc.
• Enable new and effective methods for developing compelling and interactive employee communications around strategy, business priorities, organizational changes and culture.
• Supervise senior communications manager, with a strong focus on mentoring and professional development.
• Manage agency/third-party professionals to develop and deliver communications programming and measure impact.
• Serve as an active member of the Global Corporate Communications team, pursuing consistent, high-quality communications through collaboration and best-practice sharing.
• Partner with regional communications leads in EMEA, APAC and LATAM to drive strategic alignment and execution on key product communications initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to company values and furthering a diverse and inclusive team environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field
• 12+ years of communications experience within a corporate or agency environment
• 10+ years of issues management experience
• Experience with both external and internal communications (i.e., external: media relations, product milestone communications, issues management, PR programming for direct-to-patient and physicians; internal: engagement, executive communications and organizational change management)
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and teams regardless of reporting relationships or direct organizational authority
• Proven exceptional writer and multi-channel storyteller
• Ability to identify the “big picture” with attention to detail with all communications
• In-depth understanding of communicating with target audiences, as well as expertise in high-impact messaging to broad audiences
• Ability to distill complex information into compelling and simple terms, with an understanding of public and industry perception
• Demonstrated success at managing competing deadlines within tight timeframes and managing legal, clinical, regulatory reviews and approvals
• Ability to travel domestically in support of medical congresses and internal team meetings (appx 10%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in both a corporate and an agency environment
• High degree of emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong executive presence with the ability to thoughtfully advise top executives, comfortably providing alternative points of view and influence decision making
• Experience in a highly matrixed environment
• Healthcare communication experience

Minimum Salary: $157,600

Maximum Salary: $299,500

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.

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.

Solution Promotion and Sales:

• In collaboration with Divisional teams:

• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies for Capital Equipment remote connectivity solutions, with a strong emphasis on field-based customer engagement and solution selling.
• Define value proposition and pricing strategy for Software as a Service (SaaS) and Data as a Service (DaaS) offering. Align with Service Contract strategy.
• Engage directly with divisions and customers in the field to seek feedback and input on the value of the solution, promote and demonstrate the value, and drive usage and adoption.
• Identify and target potential customer segments, offering tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and enhance operational efficiencies.

Product Marketing and Brand Alignment:

• Craft a cohesive brand narrative for remote connectivity, ensuring that messaging aligns with company objectives and resonates with customers across diverse healthcare settings.
• Collaborate with product, regulatory, and divisional marketing and sales teams to deliver clear, compliant messaging that addresses customer pain points and highlights the solution’s benefits.

Customer Engagement and Training:

• Work with Divisions to support:

• Customer onboarding and training related to remote connectivity solutions.
• Development of customer-facing resources, presentations, and training materials to enhance understanding and promote adoption.
• Collection and analysis of customer feedback to continually improve the product and customer experience.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with IT, Biomed, legal, and other relevant departments to address cybersecurity and legal challenges associated with remote connectivity.
• Coordinate with customer-facing and technical support teams to ensure seamless integration and adoption of connectivity solutions within healthcare environments.

Regulatory and Compliance:

• Partner with divisional Regulatory and Compliance teams to ensure that all marketing and sales efforts meet industry standards, particularly for Class II and Class III medical devices.
• Partner with divisional Regulatory and Compliance teams to address cybersecurity and legal considerations in solution messaging, reassuring customers of data safety and regulatory compliance

Required qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in product marketing, solution selling, or customer success management within the digital health, medical device, or healthcare IoT industry.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration skills, with demonstrated experience addressing legal, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements for connected medical solutions.
• Sales and field engagement experience with a focus on driving solution adoption through direct customer interaction and fieldwork.
• Technical and regulatory knowledge related to Class II and Class III medical devices, including familiarity with cybersecurity protocols and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and persuasively to various audiences, from clinical staff to IT professionals.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in digital health or IoT product management, especially with healthcare connectivity solutions.
• Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Customer-centric mindset with a strong orientation toward customer satisfaction and successful product adoption.

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute a multi-year, integrated commercial plan for the US Pain Stim franchise, ensuring alignment with the Global Pain Franchise, and the Neuromodulation Strategic Plan. Drive execution of commercial plan to obtain identified franchise revenue, profitability, and budget objectives.
• Develop differentiated messaging and customer campaign strategies that allows for share acceleration in the market
• Lead US Commercial Launch plans (positioning, customer targeting, branding, evidence strategy, KOL strategy, KPIS, etc.) for the Pain Stim portfolio.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of marketing professionals
• Partnering with global marketing and cross-functional counterparts to plan and execute commercial strategies and programs.
• Establish in-depth knowledge of Neuromodulation business environment and market; provide insights in the formulation of the US Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Plan and revenue forecasting.
• Identify and communicate competitive threats and opportunities for the franchise and lead competitive action / response plans.
• In collaboration with Upstream Marketing, gathers customer and market insights to inform key decisions and marketing strategies.
• Working with colleagues in key functional areas, including Sales, Sales Operations, Medical Education, R&D, reimbursement, clinical, med affairs, regulatory and legal to drive business objectives.
• Spending time in the field to gain market and customer insights and build relationships with sales leaders and key physicians to drive education, market adoption and innovation of BSC products.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Communications, Science, Healthcare/Biomedical)
• 10+ years of medical device marketing experience
• Previous leadership experience in Marketing and/or Sales
• Experience planning and managing product launches
• An individual that is highly motivated with an action-oriented mindset
• Exceptionally strong collaboration skills coupled with a “team-first” and “patient-first” leadership philosophy
• Track record of strong campaigns delivered to sales teams in highly competitive industries.
• Track record of expanding patient access to new therapies using multi-channel methods.
• Track record of success leading cross-functionally and with global partners to develop plans, strategies and tools to maximize sales potential
• Aptitude in utilizing defined financial resources to maximize external impact, working both with internal team members and managing outside agencies.
• Strong executive presence & public speaker demonstrated in developing and giving presentations to internal and external customers including sales teams, physicians, hospital service line administrators, and executives
• Travel – approximately 30%

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Masters/MBA) preferred
• Experience in active implantable device, other long term implantable, and elective procedures preferred
• Experience with Direct to patient marketing

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.