דרושים Senior Biomedical Communications Specialist ב-Boston Scientific ב-Canada, Mississauga

Jolanda Nijs
Djurre van Gulik

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the design, development and optimization of data solutions that support business-critical KPIs, performance metrics, and forecasting across multiple functional domains.
• Translate complex and ambiguous business problems into structured analytics projects, using tools such as SQL, Python, AFO, Alteryx, and Tableau.
• Build and maintain data transformation workflows and models using tools like Alteryx or DBT to ensure scalable and reusable analytics outputs.
• Apply project management discipline to plan, prioritize and deliver analytics initiatives that align with business priorities.
• Own the design, implementation, and maintenance of self-service BI platforms and dashboards with high standards of reliability, performance, and usability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to define analytics strategies and influence decision-making.
• Perform deep-dive analyses to identify performance gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities, presenting clear, actionable recommendations.
• Champion data quality, governance, and stewardship practices to ensure data integrity across systems and workflows.
• Mentor and review the work of junior / medior analysts, setting technical direction and encouraging skill development.
• Contribute to analytics modernization initiatives through process automation, DBT adoption, and lightweight scripting in Python where applicable.
• Effectively communicate findings and value propositions to senior management through storytelling, executive-ready presentations, and visual analytics.

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or related fields.
• Advanced expertise in SQL, Alteryx, AFO, Excel, and Tableau.
• Working knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, or lightweight analysis tasks.
• Familiarity with DBT for modular, documented, and version-controlled data transformations.
• Strong understanding of data structures, pipelines, and analytics architecture principles.
• Proven ability to translate business problems into technical analytics solutions.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to translate complex analysis into clear, persuasive insights for senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including prioritization, stakeholder alignment, and timely delivery of analytics initiatives.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with structured and unstructured data sources.
• Knowledge of enterprise data governance and data stewardship best practices.
• Prior experience in operations or supply chain environments is a plus.

What we offer you:

• Attractive benefits package - very competitive salary (including 8% holiday pay, 13th month and yearly bonus)
• 30 days of annual leave
• A very good pension scheme
• A stock purchase program
• Excellent training/development programmes to influence your career
• Inhouse gym facility (free of charge)
• Option to lease a (electric) bicycle
• Inspirational colleagues & culture
• Fast Growing and innovative environment
• A team-oriented company culture
• International opportunities
  

Your responsibilities will include:

• Research, write, design and edit marketing and clinical collateral that is scientifically accurate, meets regulatory and legal requirements, and is appropriate for the intended audience. Collateral may contain training and selling aids, advertising copy, graphics, animations, brochures, catalogues, display advertising, technical instructions, fact sheets and information booklets.
• Works with marketing managers to align visuals to a high degree of technical accuracy, in line with intended copy, branding, and communication goals.
• Work with external vendors for publishing and distribution where appropriate.
• Consult with external vendors and agencies to ensure that their work meets the organization’s requirements, deadlines and budget.
• Become expertly trained in all relevant cardiology products and clinical workflow applications to enhance success of biomedical communications.
• Liaise with and influence various cross-functional teams across Cardiology, (R&D, Regulatory, Legal, Marketing), to ensure content meets business requirements
• Adhere to and promote the adherence to all Corporate, Quality and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Onboard new team members and serve as a project lead on Biomedical Communications projects.
• Other duties as required.

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree in biomedical communications from the University of Toronto (MScBMC), or an equivalent accredited medical illustration graduate program.
• 5+ years’ experience in biomedical communications, medical illustration, healthcare marketing, or a related field.
• Hands-on expertise with industry-standard design and visualization tools, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating biomedical communication projects for complex medical or scientific products, with emphasis on both accuracy and visual impact.
• Solid understanding of anatomy, physiology, and clinical terminology to ensure precise and effective communication.
• Proven ability to ensure materials comply with regulatory, legal, and ethical standards within the medical device or healthcare sector.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, engaging messages tailored to different audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of medical device regulatory environments and standards (e.g., FDA, Health Canada, EU MDR) and how they apply to marketing and clinical collateral.
• Experience producing multimedia assets (e.g., 3D animations, interactive modules, or digital campaigns) for trade shows, clinical education, and marketing initiatives.
• Ability to direct and collaborate with external vendors, agencies, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, on-brand content on time and within budget.
• Track record of successfully launching and maintaining communications that support product adoption, physician engagement, or clinical education in the medical device industry.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including onboarding, mentoring, or guiding junior team members.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality and scientific accuracy.

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

Compensation foris governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work within a cross-functional team to identify and implement effective controls and support product development through commercialization.
• Responsible for design control, risk management & Usability of next-generation capital equipment, Ultrasound Imaging devices.
• Uses clinical knowledge to influence how devices they are working on are tested and designed
• Applies sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues
• Independently, or as a member of a team, develops, directs, and executes plans for design control and risk management of complex projects
• Leads the implementation and development of product risk management tools (i.e. Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree, FMEAs)
• Adds to and promotes the culture of quality-centric patient care and customer satisfaction within the New Product Development team
• Promotes and influences compliance to BSC’s quality, business systems & Industry regulations
• Provides quality input (SME and/or independent reviewer) as required, at defined project/product/process milestones (e.g., design reviews, project design plans, design/process changes to existing product lines).
• Other duties as required.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Biomedical)
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of Ultrasound imaging devices & IEC 60601-2-37
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62366-1
• Experience with design controls, design inputs and outputs, and risk mitigation activities
• Experience with systems and electrical/software design and test experience with IEC 60601-1 and collateral standards
• Excellent analytical and communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Interest in biomedical or health-related industry

Preferred qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a Design Assurance role
• 5+ years of experience in the medical device industry

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

Compensation foris governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).

About the role

We are seeking a Senior R&D Systems Engineer to play a key role in the development of our innovative medical devices. This position offers the unique opportunity to integrate systems engineering principles into the development process, ensuring that all components work harmoniously to meet regulatory and clinical requirements. You will collaborate with government bodies to obtain regulatory approval and work with the IP department to issue patents, contributing to innovative solutions in the medical device sector.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Assist in the design of cutting-edge medical devices through prototyping, testing, and modeling, with a focus on systems integration and performance optimization.
• Participates in project teams to translate user needs into design requirements (e.g. system, hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, electrical, interface, etc.) consisting of system/sub-system specifications.
• Develop verification & validation plans and conduct testing to ensure that all systems meet stringent safety and efficacy standards.
• Develop & maintain Design History Files (i.e. Requirements, Risk Management File, Technical Design Reviews, etc.)
• Collaborate on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities to ensure that designs are optimized for production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to facilitate the integration of complex components into the overall system.
• Support regulatory filings to various government bodies, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Contribute to the development of intellectual property by identifying and protecting novel design solutions and engineering processes.
• Support pre-clinical and clinical research activities, ensuring that system-level performance is validated in real-world scenarios.
• Comply with the Health & Safety policies of the company and inform management of unsafe working conditions.
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience with product development activities in a regulated industry, specifically in the medical device sector.
• Knowledge of design requirements as per ISO 13485 and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Hands-on experience in designing and setting up Electrical testing and equipment (Oscilloscopes, voltage/current probes, impedance analyzers, etc.)
• Experience leading rapid design iterations and making informed design recommendations based on systems-level analysis.
• Strong hypothesis-driven experimental design and statistical analysis skills to assess system performance.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse group of engineers and production staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related experience in the development of multi-disciplinary products in the medical device industry
• Experience in planning and generating usability engineering deliverables
• Experience with IEC 60601-1 and collateral standards
• Experience with medical device usability
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to contribute effectively to team objectives.
• Proven ability to work efficiently both as part of a team and independently.

Maximum Salary: $158200

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

Compensation for
sales rolesis governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).

This job involves regular collaboration with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders across Canada, the U.S., and/or internationally, making proficiency in English essential for effective communication and alignment. English is necessary for engaging with a range of documentation and maintaining effective communication if interacting with external clients or vendors.

As detailed in the job description, this job involves communicating, both verbally and in writing, with other Boston Scientific teams located across Canada, the United States and/or with our international clients and partners. International customers and partners represent an important part of our activities. Based on an evaluation, we have determined that the duties of Senior R&D Systems Engineer position require knowledge of English in addition to French (oral and written). We also determined that the English language skills already required of other employees do not permit the performance of English language skills tasks related to Senior R&D Systems Engineer position.

However, in Québec, Boston Scientific limits as much as possible the number of positions for which it requires the knowledge of another language than French. Boston Scientific solely requires proficiency in English where it is necessary for the performance of an employee’s duties.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing system and subsystem design data, such as requirements, to ensure their traceability using a requirements management tool.

• Participating in the development of system design data architectures.

• Participating in project team activities to generate system design data, such as requirements, within the developed data architectures

• Supporting creation and writing of technical reports.

• Supporting design change assessments for new and supported products.

• Working within a cross-functional team and represent R&D on cross-functional deliverables.

• Continuously improving processes and working methods to contribute to the resolution of complex and interdisciplinary problems, while interfacing with peers and cross-functional groups.

• Other duties as required.

Required qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in a similar role in the medical device or related industry

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or technical writing

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Demonstrated ability to communicate abstract concepts and complex ideas

• Experience in document control, preferably in an ISO environment

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience with requirements management tools

• Previous experience working with eQMS and PLM software

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

Compensation foris governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Bringing commercial voice and leadership to product development teams, speaking for the user needs and market opportunities.
• Tracking and understanding global competitive landscape and future pipeline, current competitive activities in different geographies and strategically responding to competitive initiatives through product iterations and/or marketing campaigns.
• Developing business case and business models for new product development.
• Developing, executing and maintaining business and launch plans with global partners to ensure accurate planning and portfolio management.
• Collaborating with local commercial teams and cross-functional team members to ensure product plans and strategy will deliver overall revenue and profit objectives and work cohesively with global product strategy.
• Utilizing customer segmentation and product positioning to formulate and execute effective messaging and marketing campaigns.
• Creating collaborative internal and external relationships with a focus on global teams within Access Solutions, various franchises and functions within BSC as well as a focus on KOLs and clinicians.
• Supporting development and execution of product training.
• Building quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all Quality Requirements.
• Other duties as required.

Required qualifications:

• Completion of undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Engineering, Science or Arts)
• 3+ years of product management, healthcare marketing, cardiac sales, commercialization and/or engineering experience
• Proven track record of Physician and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagement
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and partner with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to engage and influence cross-functional colleagues, even without direct reporting relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to mobilize key stakeholders and engage leadership
• Willing

Preferred qualifications:

• Completion of MBA or Master of Engineering is desired
• Work experience in the medical device industry

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

Compensation foris governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).