Boston Scientific R&D Manager 

United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 

831666975

Arden Hills, MN

We have an exciting opportunity for a R&D Manager I to lead our Product Design team in Arden Hills, Minnesota. In this role, you will manage a talented group of designers working on a wide range of projects, from exploratory and technology development to integration and manufacturing for both new and existing products.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide leadership, management, and mentoring to R&D team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence, and supporting career development.
• Ensure high-quality R&D functional deliverables, support technical projects of major scope, and maintain technical excellence for product or technology development.
• Develop and monitor department budgets, determine appropriate staff levels, schedules, and resources, and prepare and manage resource plans for R&D initiatives.
• Establish cross-functional team relationships, collaborate with quality, regulatory, project management, manufacturing, and marketing teams, and engage in cross-functional discussions to drive results.
• Present project updates, technical updates, and strategic recommendations to senior management, and provide clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates.
• Provide guidance and training to staff, assist subordinates in attaining career goals, and motivate individuals to achieve results.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and standards throughout the product lifecycle and monitor/implement industry trends and technological advancements.
• Ensure continued intellectual property development, provide guidance on technical strategies, and promote invention disclosures and patent applications.
• Lead technology integration and knowledge transfer within the domain of responsibility, and drive the development of department tools and methodologies.
• Generate project investment proposals and project business cases as needed.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or other engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of total engineering experience
• 4+ years of leadership/supervisory/project management or management experience (using influence to drive results through leading technical people).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively, manage projects, and drive innovation within a research and development setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a global, collaborative, and fast-paced environment with minimal direction.
• Ability to travel (~10%) domestically and internationally.
• Must be able to work in Arden Hills, MN (Hybrid 3+ days per week)

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in a large, regulated environment, especially Medical Device
• Working experience using Solidworks® CAD software or equivalent
• Working experience with PDM/PLM systems.
• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Proven track record of managing R&D budgets, optimizing resource allocation, and delivering projects within budget constraints.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to the industry and experience navigating regulatory processes.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement/ The foal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

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.