דרושים Associate Director Program Management ב-Boston Scientific ב-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.

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.

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.

The Patient and Physician Program Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive strategy to increase Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) patient referrals from healthcare providers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design and execute referral program strategies
• Establish clear protocols and processes for referral management
• Create and maintain tracking systems for referral metrics
• Build and maintain relationships with referring physicians and practices
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including surgeons and clinical staff to develop key insights to enhance program effectiveness
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal stakeholders for program
• Develop educational materials and resources
• Work on distribution plans and optimization of materials and resources
• Track and analyze patterns and conversion rates
• Generate regular performance reports
• Identify trends and opportunities for program improvement
• Develop targeted communication strategies for referring physicians
• Create and maintain referral marketing materials
• Manage digital platforms

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of professional experience in marketing, business development, or a related field
• 4+ years of professional experience in strategic relationship building and stakeholder engagement
• Experience with CRM systems, EMR systems, and healthcare analytics (such as: Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, IQVIA, Definitive Healthcare, Epic, Evident, Praxis, Athenahealth)
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time

Preferred qualifications:

• Proven ability to influence without authority and drive consensus in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong understanding of medical referral processes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Familiarity with developing compelling marketing materials
  

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.

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.

Your responsibilities will include

• Sales Training Strategy & Execution
  • Lead the development and implementation of training programs for clinical knowledge, selling skills, business execution, and leadership across all levels of the sales organization.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders to understand business objectives, performance gaps, and future training needs.
  • Design, execute, and manage the National Sales Meeting (NSM), Divisional Sales Meetings, and Regional Sales Conferences, ensuring alignment with annual sales goals.
  • Develop and scale training programs that address the needs of various sales roles, including Clinical Specialists (CS), Territory Managers (TM), and Sales Managers.
• Partnership with Sales Leadership
  • Build strong relationships with sales leaders across three clinical franchises to ensure alignment with each franchise’s strategic goals and sales performance.
  • Influence decision-making by providing training recommendations that support commercial growth and development across multiple sales teams.
  • Ensure alignment of sales training programs to franchise-specific needs while leveraging best practices for efficiency and scalability.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Manage and lead the Sales Training team, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and maximizing the impact of training programs.
  • Attract, develop, and retain top talent within the training team, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to ensure continuous development and the achievement of department goals.
• Innovation & Training Delivery
  • Integrate modern training methodologies, including live, virtual, hybrid, and LMS-based delivery models to meet the diverse needs of the sales team.
  • Drive engagement and learning retention through creative, innovative training approaches.
  • Leverage data and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and continuously improve outcomes.
• Surgical Lab Leadership
  • Oversee the Valencia Surgical Lab including staffing, budget, and strategic use.
  • Provide cross functional support to assist in clinical program delivery.
• Budget & Resource Management
  • Oversee the sales training department budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
  • Create annual operating plans aligned with NMD divisional goals and demonstrate ROI on training investments.
• Training Impact
  • Leverages data insights to continuously evolve training, delivery methods and timing to improve sales performance.
  • Deploys iterative improvements to training programs based on feedback, survey results and sales performance trends.
  • Ensures training programs evolve in line with new sales methodologies, tools, and market dynamics
  • Supports ongoing development of sales leaders, helping them reinforce training in real-world settings.
  • Creates and presents regular reports to senior leadership, highlighting the ROI of training program and how they contribute to business outcomes.
  • Provides clear insights into how training has impacted sales productivity, employee retention and overall team performance.
  • Fosters a culture of continuous learning, encouraging the sales team to seek feedback and improve their performance regularly.

Specific Training & Development Programs

• Initial Sales Training (IST): Develop and execute best-in-class IST for new hires, ensuring comprehensive clinical and sales readiness.
• Leadership Development: Build on the NEXT leadership development program to empower NMD leaders and integrate it into the division.
• Ongoing Sales Development: Deliver continuous learning journeys for field teams, including product knowledge, sales effectiveness, and business acumen.
• National Sales Meeting (NSM): Lead the planning and execution of the annual NSM, aligning content with business goals and motivating the sales force.
• Regional Sales Conferences: Coordinate 2-3 regional training events per year, focused on product training, selling skills, and sales strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience :
  • Minimum of 10+ years in sales training, sales leadership, leadership development, or commercial excellence within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.
  • Proven success in designing and executing large-scale training programs for sales teams at all levels.
  • Strong understanding of clinical products and the ability to integrate clinical knowledge with sales training.
• Skills & Competencies :
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across multiple functions.
  • Expertise in sales methodologies (consultative selling, solution selling) and adult learning principles.
  • Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to assess needs, define training strategies, and measure effectiveness.
  • Data-driven mindset, leveraging KPIs and analytics to continuously improve training outcomes.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders, while balancing strategic and tactical priorities.

Key Competencies

• Leadership Expertise : Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.
• Strategic Insight : Strong business acumen and the ability to align training initiatives with overall business strategy.
• Innovation & Creativity : A forward-thinking approach to training and development, continuously seeking new and effective ways to engage and empower the sales team.
• Collaboration : Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across sales, marketing, and clinical franchises.
• Results-Oriented : A track record of delivering impactful training programs that directly contribute to sales performance.

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.