Clinical Associate jobs in Germany

Your responsibilities will include:

• Serve as a key point of contact for production units, sister sites, and global supply chain partners during SIOP and SIOE planning processes.

• Provide strategic direction on manufacturing priorities to cross-functional stakeholders.

• Proactively identify and resolve material shortages impacting build plans.

• Identify opportunities and lead projects to improve service levels, build plan adherence, on-time delivery, and inventory optimization.

• Manage WIP and subassembly inventory for assigned production areas.

• Train team members and associates on planning and materials management processes.

• Maintain and manage master data elements including safety stock, yields, lead times, and more.

• Conduct inventory analysis and create recovery plans as needed.

• Perform “what-if” scenario planning to support decision-making.

• Actively lead and support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product lifecycle management activities.

• Work independently on complex projects with long-range impact.

• Interface with senior leadership on high-visibility initiatives and planning decisions.

• Provide departmental leadership support and assist manager with team direction.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing planning, inventory control, demand planning, or a supply chain function

• Proven experience with the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MRP tools

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Teams, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with advanced planning systems (APS), such as Kinaxis RapidResponse

• Background in planning within vertically integrated manufacturing environments

• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP)

• Experience leading continuous improvement projects or managing cross-functional initiatives

Maximum Salary: $ 156900

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.

France-Centre-Val de Loire; Italy-Milan; Spain-Madrid; United Kingdom-Hemel Hempstead

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a scientific and operational resource to clinical trial sites, supporting trial start-up, protocol education, and ongoing execution.
• Support patient treatment cases, as needed
• Provide expert input on site feasibility, patient recruitment strategies, and trial performance optimization.
• Act as a liaison between Boston Scientific and study sites, identifying and addressing factors impacting patient enrollment and data quality.
• Build strong peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and provide clinical insights that inform both trial strategy and broader R&D activities.
• Collaborate closely with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations teams to ensure synergy across clinical and educational engagements.
• Provide field intelligence and insights that influence study design, clinical development, and competitive positioning.
• Participate in clinical trial strategy development and contribute to shaping the future direction of IO&E research.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required, terminal degree in clinically related area preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO)
• Over 5 years experience functioning in an industry medical or clinical role supporting clinical trials.
• Track record for creating, managing and completing medical/scientific related projects.
• Oncology experience.
• Clinical trial acumen; preferably having clinical trial experience and knowledge of GCP
• Preferred experience

• Industry experience in a clinical, medical, or scientific liaison role
• Field experience
• Medical devices experience

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Outstanding interpersonal consultative skills
• Excellent presentation/platform skills
• Detail oriented
• Self-motivated continuous scientific, technical and medical learning
• Ability to manage and prioritize work load, multi-task and manage a diverse mix of issues, responsibilities and challenges
• Ability to creatively address problems in an organized systematic way
• Willingness and ability to work within and outside of traditional business hours
• Collaborative style, responsive, considerate, flexible, assertive and personable
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and web based customer and clinical support tools
• Ability to operate a car and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Physical ability to operate interventional instrumentation

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general administration within the HR Services team for all defined processes, tools and programmes and processes on a European and partially on a European and global level
• Be a contact person for the HR community and relevant stakeholders regarding the respective HR Services issues
• Handle standard inquiries & support through ticket service or via phone (if required)
• Timely execute assigned tasks and issues according to defined processes, timetables and service levels in compliance with tariff and works agreements
• Support and administer the digitalisation within HR Services
• Administrating procurement, invoicing and financial processes and reporting incl. recharging if required
• Support in the preparation of data and system audits and execute accordingly
• Provide consistent information to employees on HR Services topics according to the process and knowledge data base
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR Services procedures, processes and systems and respective documentation
• Ensure correct execution of laws and regulations with regards to specific employee master data and organizational data according to defined procedures
• Suggest modification of systems and processes in order to ensure correct execution of laws and compliance to company policies
• Providing input for creation of user manuals and process mappings
• Providing input for communication of standards, procedures and processes to employees, internal customers and Works Council
• Participate regularly in workshops and meetings held by subject matter experts within HR Services

Key Relationships:

• HR Services teams
• HR Experts
• HR Partners
• Employees
• External authorities, consultants and suppliers
• Works council

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good level of affinity to and experience with Business computing solutions, ideally with SAP HR
• Very good analytical skills and detail oriented work style
• Team player mentality
• Strong customer focus and service minded
• International mind-set; first experience as part of a geographically & culturally diverse team
• Ability to work under pressure as well as prioritizes and completes tasks in order of importance
• Good understanding of legal and tariff regulations

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree or Commercial education
• 1-3 years relevant working experience in a multi-national environment, preferably within HR
• Very good command of English and German
• Experience with Business computing solutions, ideally with SAP HR
• Good knowledge of MS-Office applications

Your responsibilities will include:

Team leadership and development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team within AI and automation delivery

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth through structured upskilling, coaching, and capability-building

• Set clear goals and performance expectations, ensuring accountability and high-quality results

• Promote collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing within the team and across functions

AI and automation delivery

• Drive execution of AI and automation initiatives that support Boston Scientific’s business objectives

• Partner closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities, define requirements, and deliver impactful automation solutions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and outcomes

• Measure and track success metrics to demonstrate business value and scalability

Strategic partnership in AI

• Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders, contributing ideas on AI strategy, trends, and best practices

• Stay informed on emerging technologies and approaches, assessing their relevance and potential impact on the business

• Represent the AI and automation team in business discussions, bridging technical expertise with organizational needs

• Support the evolution of Boston Scientific’s AI roadmap and capability maturity

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in AI, intelligent automation (RPA, ML, NLP, etc.), digital transformation, or related fields

• Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful AI and automation solutions with measurable business value

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and work across functions

• Growth mindset with a focus on continuous learning, upskilling, and developing others

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field

• Prior experience leading projects, mentoring peers, or informal team leadership

• People management experience (direct or indirect)

• Passion for emerging technologies and their application in solving business challenges