Boston Scientific Principal Material Program Manager 

United States, Minnesota 

150988507

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing a comprehensive understanding of new products, key design features, internal processes, logistics, key components and suppliers, and overall business case
• Collaborating with cross functional teams (PMO, R&D, PD) to identify material and component risks, create material action plans, and drive to completion
• Influencing design, process, and supplier through subject matter expert input and data
• Developing knowledge of key components and related features, suppliers and supplier processes
• Executing supplier management projects and contingency plans; delegate tasks, track project schedules, and identify risks
• Removing and mitigating roadblocks that impact project success; communicate project status with key stakeholders
• Identifying resource allocation needs, changes in project requirements, and other potential issues
• Facilitating efforts between project and category teams to drive component production readiness, cost reduction, and design for manufacturability
• Partnering with direct purchasing and project teams to procure required materials on time
• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities to drive efficiency for the Material Program Management team and support the product life cycle process

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline with a minimum 7 years of engineering experience
• Project management experience with ability to manage large scale projects with complex logistics and across multiple functions, teams and sites

Preferred qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of medical device industry experience
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations with strong conflict management and resolution skills
• Strong leadership skills with ability to influence change and drive performance cross-functionally
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels (written and verbally)
• Results-oriented, strong organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; analytical and process-driven
• Customer service oriented with strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain relationships
  

Maximum Salary: $ 188300

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.