R&D Packaging Manager

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

The application deadline for this position is by 11:59pm EST on Friday May 10th, 2024.

About the role

Our R&D Packaging Manager will lead a team of R&D Packaging Engineers who will be involved in all aspects of the design and development process.  Ensures that program objectives are determined and met, logistics are effectively coordinated, and budgets are adhered to.  This individual will have the opportunity to work in a high-paced, cross-functional, and collaborative environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks, applying progressive disciplinary action as appropriate and conducting formal written and verbal performance reviews.
• Provide strategic and technical guidance to support product and packaging development and sustaining activities.
• Monitor daily work operations and provide direction and guidance (technical and professional) to staff to achieve project goals.
• Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organization objectives.
• Interact with all customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and providing project updates.
• Engage in cross-functional, cross-site, and cross-team strategic discussions on how to drive results and efficiently execute activities.
• Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations, etc.).
• Other duties as required.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline
• 8+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience as a Manager
• Detailed understanding of design control process per ISO 13485
• Superior communication skills (verbal/written) and demonstrate strong leadership skills
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally as requested, up to 10% of time in role

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s in Mechanical, Packaging engineering, or Biomedical Engineering
• Familiarity with ISO 11607-1 and 2, relevant ASTM and ISTA standards (e.g. F88, D4169, ISTA 3A)

Requisition ID: 582326

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!