Boston Scientific Associate Manager Packaging R&D 

United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 

446890716

About the role:

This is a hybrid position based out of Arden Hills, MN with the expectation to be on-site 3 days a week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervise 5+ direct reports (engineers and/or technicians) in Packaging R&D including assignment and operational oversight of small to medium projects within the Sustaining organization.
• Technical and developmental strategy for direct reports. Develops direct reports by securing appropriate training, technical coaching, assigning progressively challenging tasks and conducting performance reviews.
• Monitor daily work operations and provide direction and guidance (technical and professional) to staff to achieve project goals.
• Lead and participate in Packaging R&D initiatives. Influence implementation of packaging changes/requirements to commercial devices.
• Supports the execution and documentation of Packaging R&D activities.
• Determines project staff assignments and schedules work to meet completion dates and project deliverables.
• Drives the development and continuous improvement of department tools and methodologies.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of Packaging R&D experience
• 2+ years of direct or indirect supervisory experience
• ISO 11607, relevant ASTM and ISTA standards, and Quality System understanding and demonstrated use
• Travel approximately <10%

Preferred qualifications:

• 3+ years medical device experience
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written) and presentation skills
• Problem solver, capable of facilitating the problem-solving process & driving issues to closure
• Excellent organizational and planning skills; drives for results
• Ability to collaborate and work with global teams
• Established supervisorial or equivalent leadership experience

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.