Boston Scientific Director Field Clinical Operations 

United States, Massachusetts, Marlborough 

495684498

About the role:

The Director of Field Clinical Operations leads a global team of Field Clinical Specialists responsible for providing clinical case support to ensure the safe and effective execution of Boston Scientific clinical trials. This role ensures adherence to protocol requirements, global regulatory compliance, and alignment with corporate and departmental objectives. The position also collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to inform strategic decisions that impact the clinical trial roadmap and departmental processes. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Clinical Affairs.

Work Mode:
This is a remote position up to 75% travel required.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Build and manage the Field Clinical Specialists (FCS) team for Coronary Interventions and Interventional Heart Failure.
• Provide strategic input into clinical trial planning, with emphasis on clinical case support.
• Serve as the principal technical resource for customers, clinical engineering, and field-facing personnel.
• Develop clinical training materials for FCSs and site investigators to ensure optimal case execution aligned with trial protocols.
• Ensure all training documentation complies with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve study execution goals.
• Represent the company at presentations, conventions, forums, and meetings to share product and trial information.
• Guide, coach, and develop direct reports; promote inclusive practices that empower team members to reach their full potential.
• Oversee and manage team-related budget activities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and global regulatory standards.
• Drive departmental goals by equipping FCSs with the tools, training, and support needed for successful clinical trial execution.
• Provide input on clinical protocol development, particularly regarding the feasibility of collecting critical endpoint data.
• Evaluate and assess site capabilities, including IRB/EC and Competent Authority approvals, contract processes, enrollment potential, and investigator engagement.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in clinical operations or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience, including oversight of remote teams.
• Experience leading global clinical operations teams in the medical device industry.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional leadership through effective collaboration and strategic initiative execution.
• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ISO 14155, and other international clinical trial standards.
• Ability to travel up to 75% domestically

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in life sciences, healthcare, engineering, or related field (e.g., MS, PhD, MBA).
• Proven experience in interventional cardiology and/or heart failure therapies preferred
• Experience collaborating with physicians, research coordinators, regulatory bodies, and clinical research organizations (CROs).
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience representing clinical operations in executive forums.

Maximum Salary: $ 299500

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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.