Associate Director - R & jobs at Boston Scientific in United States, Santa Clarita

About the role:

The Neuromodulation PMO is seeking a strategic and collaborativeto lead product integration initiatives in partnership with cross-functional teams. In this role, you will provide leadership to a high-performing team of New Product Development (NPD) project managers, ensuring seamless execution of integration activities across the portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include:

● Coaching and developing project managers to ensure successful execution of New Product Development (NPD) programs.● Building trusted, influential relationships with cross-functional stakeholders across all levels of the organization.● Collaborating closely with Marketing, Finance, R&D, Clinical, Quality, Operations, and Regulatory to develop and execute strategic product integration plans that maintain our global leadership position.● Owning accountability for the cost, schedule, and performance of all integration products within the portfolio.● Contributing to PMO senior leadership initiatives, including resource allocation and capability development across the organization.● Applying project management expertise and strategic thinking to align integration activities with key business objectives.● Communicating clearly, credibly, and decisively to senior-level leadership within the division and broader matrix organization.● Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies, including FDA, BSI, and EEO standards.

● Bringing previous product integration experience to guide planning and execution.

Required qualifications:
● Minimum of 8 years' broad, cross-functional experience in the medical device industry, including product development.● Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority across a matrixed environment.● Proven experience navigating regulated environments while delivering business results.

● Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred qualifications:
● Willingness to relocate to Valencia, California, or ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

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:

• Support detailed project planning in support of major project, product/process transfer etc.
• Co-coordinating the activities of any BSC allocated project resources.
• Support the PM to identify and manage project dependencies and critical path items while ensuring project quality and utilizing and following appropriate methodologies.
• Development of and adherence to project contract or terms and conditions.
• Liaise with project manager, other team members, and functional management as necessary and effectively communicates project expectations and deliverables to team members in a timely and clear fashion.
• Development and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation and project management tools (meeting notes, decision log, risk matrix, Terms and Conditions)
• Prepare project status updates
• Support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality Policy, Quality System and the appropriate regulations for the area they support.
• Identify and escalate unresolved obstacles to the success of the project.
• Participates in the planning, execution, and finalization of projects according to strict deadlines, within budget, and by following organized and repeatable procedures.
• Conducts project post mortems and communicates lessons learned in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Use critical thinking to offer new ideas and potential improvements to the project plan

Required qualifications:

• 3+ years related experience to include leading or managing projects
• 2 yrs experience in data management and technology systems implementation
• Strong data analysis skills
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Tools and ability to learn software quickly
• Concise verbal and writing communication

Preferred qualifications:

• 3+ years medical device industry experience
• Preferred experience in process development and leading continuous improvement
• Experience in creating & facilitating communication to stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree

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 verify embedded software updates for microcontroller-based neuromodulation devices, following team coding standards
• Design and develop test software to interact with and characterize embedded software functionality
• Build and run firmware on lab hardware; reproduce issues, collect logs, and help troubleshoot alongside engineers
• Perform low level characterization of hardware to understand how embedded software should be designed within the system.
• Write basic test cases/scripts, document results, and participate in code reviews within a medical-device development process
• Innovate new approaches, test strategies, and test methods, and evaluate feasibility of concepts for neurostimulator devices
• Practice applying project management, product management, and engineering skills to various stages of the product life cycle process
• Designing, fabricating, and testing prototype devices to address clinical feedback
• Analyzing large clinical databases to inform device design and procedural technique
• Plan and manage your own tasks to meet timelines; communicate status, risks, and blockers to the team
• Demonstrate understanding of the product development process through high-quality work and complete documentation
  

Required qualifications:

• Rising senior (undergraduate or graduate) in Electrical, Software, Biomedical, Computer Science or Computer Engineering with an anticipated graduation term between Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
• Able to start in early to mid-June 2026 and commit to a 12-week, full-time internship
• Reliable transportation to and from the worksite
• Completed coursework in C/C++ and embedded systems (or equivalent project experience).
• Hands-on practice with microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino/STM32): build, flash, and debug simple firmware; comfortable with basic lab tools and Git
• Clear communicator who documents work, follows coding standards, and collaborates well in a team-oriented, safety-focused environment

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.

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.

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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.

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.