Director Business Partner Global Corporate 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Serving as the primary resource for sales and clinical support in the areas of basic troubleshooting, programming, and patient follow-up for spinal cord stimulation products in a clinical setting.
• Educating customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms (e.g., slides, transparencies, manuals) to keep all customers abreast of the latest product, therapy, technology developments and current items of interest in the industry.
• Participating in case reviews and clinical observation by working with physicians, hospital, and ambulatory surgery center staff.
• Attending cases in the operating room of hospital and surgery center accounts and performing patient follow-up to assure customer and patient success with the implanted products.

• Meeting with existing and potential clients (e.g., physicians, physician office groups at hospitals) by traveling (in an automobile or airplane) to identify their clinical needs, goals, and constraints related to patient care and to discuss and demonstrate how company products can help them to achieve their goals.
• Utilizing company resources to identify potential patients and referral sources to educate them on neuromodulation and the value of pain management in treating chronic pain; this includes participating in creating community awareness events to drive patient volume.
• Developing relationships with hospital and ambulatory surgery center personnel (e.g. through conversation, meetings, participation in conferences) to make new contacts in other departments within hospital and to identify key decision makers in order to facilitate future sales.
• Responding to customer and patient’s needs regarding products and services by developing creative and feasible solutions or working with other related personnel (e.g., sales, clinical research, marketing, technical support) to develop optimal solutions.
• This position is a field-based sales position within the assigned territory. You will be in daily collaboration with other local Field Clinical Representatives, Territory Managers and the Regional Business Director in your area.

• Performing this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of two years’ work experience in a sales and/or clinical role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical device sales and/or clinical education experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Biology, Kinesiology or other science field.

• Experience as Physical Therapy Assistant, RN, Chiropractor Assistant, Radiologic Tech or Surgical Tech or similar field.

The anticipated annualized base amount or range for this full time position will be, plus variable compensation governed by the Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives) as well as the value of core and optional benefits offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

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 testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement. The goal of the drug 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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Your Responsibilities Includes:

• Product Demand Planning: Lead forecast development at the product family/SKU levels via collaboration with cross-functional partners; manage forecast system inputs and improve forecast accuracy/reduce forecast bias.
• Facilitate monthly SI&OP process/meetings and create PowerPoint presentation decks for demand planning and net requirements; independently collaborate with global planning teams to understand drivers of build requirement changes and clearly communicate them to manufacturing or SFMD partners.
• Identify and monitor performance to forecast by utilizing GSC key performance indicators and reporting tools.
• Work closely with manufacturing partners in ensuring product build plans & delivery schedules are appropriately aligned to global inventory needs. Identify gaps between financial, production and consensus demand plans and collaborate with appropriate cross functional teams to mitigate the gaps.
• Assist with and in some cases own team projects & other initiatives such as new product launches, end-of-life planning, distribution network changes and country expansions.
• Contribute to the development of inventory plans. Monitor inventory performance to plan and target. Assist GSCM with the management of expired, excess, and obsolescence reserves.
• Collaborates with Regional or Country Planners in ensuring their demand plans are accurate and inventory is appropriately managed/balanced across multiple DC sites.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of work experience in Supply Chain, Supply planning, Production, Inventory management or related functions
• Working experience with systems such as MRP, SAP, ERP
• Strong PC skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Consistently performs to a high level of accuracy and with a high attention to detail.
• Adaptable, flexible, and willing to accept new ideas, processes, and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills: able to efficiently use data to make good decisions.
• Strong communication skills: able to present information to varying levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred experience in the medical device or biotech industry
• Preferred experience using SAP, Rapid Response/Kinaxis, or other ERP systems.
• Extensive experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Finance, Distribution Centers, International offices, Suppliers, Manufacturing)

Maximum Salary: $ 121400

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.

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Engage and work strategically with C-Suite and/or business decision makers, physicians and support personnel of potential sites of care.
• Serve as the primary contact for reimbursement support and education regarding billing, coding, national and local coverage policies.
• Partner with Territory Managers to educate and open accounts.
• Train field sales organization, physicians/staff and key stake holders on the reimbursement landscape, patient access tools and resources. Presentations for up to 50 people at a time.
• Prepare and conduct Intracept Program Reviews.
• Identification and education regarding billing and coding issues and resolution.
• Strategically interacting with commercial payers to open up access to care for the Intracept procedure.
• Navigate payer contracting discussion with facilities and physicians.
• Secure home office space with ability to protect HIPAA sensitive materials.

Required qualifications:

• BS/BA degree
• Minimum 5 years market access experience required, including payer coverage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting field-based sales roles.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time, including some weekends. (Depending upon location, driving within 4 hours from home, plus air travel. Weekends required one to two time per month. Must be near major airport hub).

Preferred qualifications:

• Salesforce experience is a plus
• Startup experience is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of medical device industry experience preferred.

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:

• Engage and work strategically with C-Suite and/or business decision makers, physicians and support personnel of potential sites of care.
• Serve as the primary contact for reimbursement support and education regarding billing, coding, national and local coverage policies.
• Partner with Territory Managers to educate and open accounts.
• Train field sales organization, physicians/staff and key stake holders on the reimbursement landscape, patient access tools and resources. Presentations for up to 50 people at a time.
• Prepare and conduct Intracept Program Reviews.
• Identification and education regarding billing and coding issues and resolution.
• Strategically interacting with commercial payers to open up access to care for the Intracept procedure.
• Navigate payer contracting discussion with facilities and physicians.
• Secure home office space with ability to protect HIPAA sensitive materials.

Required qualifications:

• BS/BA degree
• Minimum 5 years market access experience required, including payer coverage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting field-based sales roles.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time, including some weekends. (Depending upon location, driving within 4 hours from home, plus air travel. Weekends required one to two time per month. Must be near major airport hub).

Preferred qualifications:

• Salesforce experience is a plus
• Startup experience is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of medical device industry experience preferred.

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.