Boston Scientific Senior R&D Manager - Electrophysiology 

United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 

356842655

Electrophysiology is an exciting growth driver for BSC. With the acquisition of FARAPULSE Inc., Boston Scientific has strengthened its leadership in Personalized EP Solutions, with a strong focus in Atrial Fibrillation. You will oversee the development and management of staff resources in the creation and development of new, robust, high-quality, manufacturable electrophysiology ablation catheter technologies.

About the role:

This position is for a hands-on technical leader responsible for directing the activities of the systems engineering group focused on new product development. As Senior R&D Manager, you will lead and be a part of a high-performance team responsible for the design, implementation, and test of electronic medical systems and their associated devices within our electrophysiology pulsed field ablation portfolio. This critical role will lead best-in-class development practices and rigorous, holistic product design in coordination with internal and external partners. The ideal candidate will exhibit a blend of technical knowledge, business acumen, coaching ability, fact-based decision making, project management expertise, and collaborative stakeholder management. In return for your unique combination of big-picture perspective, ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team, and strong desire to win in the marketplace, you'll be a trusted leader collaborating with some of most dynamic minds in the business. You will foster an environment that encourages people to take measured risks, learn from mistakes, and push the boundaries of engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead teams in the achievement of organizational and functional goals. Guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports, and if applicable, drive those practices throughout their organization.

• Recruit, coach, and develop organizational talent.

• Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

• Collaborate with senior technical leaders, project management, and inter-disciplinary partners

• Coach and lead engineering teams to develop technical aspects of complex single use device development including requirements, design, implementation, test, integration, transfer to manufacturing, and verification/validation. Establish meaningful goals that define success.

• Develop detailed work plans, budgets, objectives, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Monitor and troubleshoot performance and schedule issues. Support and enable team to achieve objectives.

• Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

• Keep the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.

• Build strategic partnerships and effectively collaborate cross-functionally to further departmental and organizational objectives.

• Understand the external requirements that govern product development and the notified body approval processes for various phases of product evaluation (i.e., FIH, IDE, commercial). Ensure quality system compliance for medical device development, champion continuous improvement, and adopt best practices.

• Strong hands-on capabilities to act as the system architect and integration lead to drive technical decision-making with a deep understanding of electromechanical systems.

• Develop solutions to diverse engineering problems of high complexity which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Leverage internal/external partners as necessary to achieve project objectives.

• Work across multiple design/product workstreams in a capacity to resolve complex problems with robust technical solutions. Consider all critical aspects of product design during decision making including patient safety, clinical practice, high-level product performance, and product manufacturability.

• Solve system problems by analyzing the situation and recommending corrective or alternative actions. Lead technical teams through problem solving. Facilitate crisp decision making around key technical issues.

• Lead by example and motivate and inspire other technical team members in the program.

• Create a strong team culture around high expectations and high performance.

• Demonstrate effective change leadership.

• Provide clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates.

Required qualifications:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Required minimum years of work experience (primarily in medical device or related field): 7+ years with BS, 5+ years with MS

• 5+ years’ experience in leading and developing a medical device technical engineering group

• Proficient in design controls and risk management practices with fluency in what external regulations require for various product approvals

• Highly creative problem solver who leads with a sense of urgency

• Demonstrated strong cross-functional collaboration, influence without authority, and project/task management enabling highly effective teams

• Passion for understanding and solving problems for end users

• Passion for understanding the end user environment with a fluency in design validation and usability to confirm design solutions

• A proven track record developing medical devices from early stage through full product launch and sustaining

• Personal drive, individual accountability and a strong bias for action

• Strong personal credibility and excellent communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, structural heart or a comparable intracardiac technology

• Fluency in the IEC 60601 standards

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.