Senior Quality Manager

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove; US-CA-San Jose; US-MN-Arden Hills

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.

About the role:  

The Senior Quality Manager is leading a dynamic and diverse team supporting Design Assurance, Reliability and Risk Management for the Neuromodulation division.  This is a high visibility position that is supporting all New Product Development, as well as Post Market Support regarding MDR compliance.  The Senior Quality  Manager will partner with other functional Senior Managers, divisional partners and the global BSC network to meet customer and business needs in addition to driving efficiencies and improvements of the Quality System and Products.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Identifying the opportunities for continuous improvement and initiates activities to support the improvement process.
• Leading quality projects of major magnitude and scope.
• Providing significant guidance and approval regarding technical strategies and approaches.
• Managing and providing direction to quality engineers on professional, personnel issues, and provides development opportunities.
• Providing guidance and training to staff, assists subordinates in attaining career goals, motivates individuals to achieve results, and recruits and maintains a high quality staff.
• Participating on team projects and assignments, facilitating or leading teams as necessary.
• Determining project staff assignments and schedules work to meet completion dates and deliverables.
• Working cross-functionally in identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Driving and evaluates project and department progress and results.
• Providing guidance and decisions on Operations and Design Control activities to ensure continued compliance with internal BSC procedures, and applicable regulatory and international standards as defined in the BSC Quality Policy and site Compliance Matrix.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience
• Minimum of 4 years leading cross functional teams in a technical field
• Medical device or other regulated industry experience
• Ability to travel 1-2 times a year

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree preferred
• 10 year of experience in Medical Devices or similar regulated industry
• Neuromodulation device experience
• Capital equipment experience
• Experience working with TUV, BSI, FDA etc

The anticipated annualized base pay range this full-time position working at this location will be from [$124,100 to $235,800], plus variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements) and the value of core and optional employee benefits being offered at Boston Scientific (BSC), which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. BSC considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs. Actual compensation may be otherwise adjusted if the position is filled outside of the intended geographic location.

Requisition ID: 581253

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.  

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!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.