Boston Scientific Material Program Lead II 

United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 

192472587

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving execution of supplier management projects, which includes delegating tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans
• Identifying roadblocks that impact project success; identify solutions for resource allocation, changes in project requirements, and other potential issues
• Communicating updates on project deliverables; collaborate with category teams, customers and related stakeholders to address and resolve issues
• Facilitating efforts between project and category teams to drive component production readiness, cost reduction, and design for manufacturability
• Utilizing business knowledge and influence to drive tasks to completion and build technical expertise among cross-functional engineering teams to support future projects and programs
• Partnering with direct purchasing and project teams to procure required materials
• Identifying process improvement opportunities to drive efficiency for the material program management team and support product life cycle process

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline with a minimum 2 years of engineering experience
• Project management experience with ability to create process flows and execute deliverables
• Ability to travel 10% (globally)

Preferred qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of medical device industry experience
• Experience managing large-scale and complex projects involving multiple functions and sites
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations with strong conflict management and resolution skills
• 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 with 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

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement. The goal 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.