Boston Scientific R&D Manager - Electrophysiology 

United States, Minnesota 

258985359

R&D Manager

In this leadership role, you will guide a team of engineers and scientists in advancing pulsed field ablation (PFA) therapy development. You will collaborate with senior technical staff across product development teams to plan and execute scientific experiments using cutting-edge models and methodologies. Your work will be instrumental in developing novel ablation technologies and generating scientific evidence to support the safety and effectiveness of our products.

This is a highly visible and impactful position, focused on generating best-in-class pre-market data to support global regulatory approvals. You will work cross-functionally to align scientific evidence generation with holistic product design and commercialization goals. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills to foster innovation and deliver breakthrough results.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of 3–6 engineers and scientists

• Support the career growth and well-being of your team by providing regular feedback, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

• Drive a culture of innovation and excellence in new product development (NPD) through thoughtful technical leadership and talent development

• Apply critical thinking to influence business outcomes through insightful analysis and strategic guidance

• Lead the design and execution of complex scientific experiments, including requirements development, methodology design, testing, and technical documentation

• Deliver compelling scientific evidence for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment across preclinical models and regulatory needs

• Champion customer-centric approaches in medical device evidence generation

• Collaborate across functions to support product commercialization and indication expansion

• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team and organization

• Effectively manage change in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications:

• BS or MS degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in medical device therapy support

• Demonstrated experience in product development within a regulated environment

• Proven track record of supporting product launches through preclinical model development and execution

• Strong technical and project leadership with the ability to meet key business objectives

• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, influencing without authority, and leading project teams

• Passion for solving complex problems and improving user outcomes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of cardiac therapies

• Experience engaging with key opinion leaders to guide product strategy

• Familiarity with global regulatory processes, including IDEs or product approvals

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills for communicating scientific results

• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can drive alignment across teams

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

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).

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