Product Risk Specialist II

Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Heredia

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Hybrid Roles:

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes Working From Home and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview.

About the role:

The Scientific Communications Specialist II contributes to clinical evaluation and post-market clinical follow up reporting for the BSC Urology Division. Typical deliverables include literature reviews, clinical evaluation plans and reports (CEP/CER), post-market clinical follow-up plans and evaluation reports (PMCF-P/PMCF-ER). This role supports product approval, market expansion, and mandated post-market requirements and partners closely with more senior members of the Scientific Communications team as well as cross-functional partners in Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Design Quality Assurance, Clinical Strategy, Clinical Operations, and Medical Safety.

Your responsibilities include:

• Update CERs and related documents (CEPs, PMCF Plans, PMCF Reports, SSCPs) by incorporating clinical investigation data, PMCF data, and scientific literature; reviewing hazard analyses and other risk documents, reviewing product complaint data, and analyzing scientific data.
• Conduct literature reviews, screening literature and extracting relevant data elements. 
• Contribute to generating and updating state of the art reports characterizing disease states, clinical outcomes, and therapeutic alternatives for assigned device portfolios. 
• Contribute to medical writing of study reports for BSC-sponsored real-world evidence studies, PMCF activities, and systematic literature review and meta-analysis reports.
• Contribute to addressing clinical queries from regulatory bodies in support of product safety and performance.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholder teams for input, review, and approval of assigned deliverables and projects.
• Manage document timelines required by BSC procedures, product development teams, clinical teams, and global Regulatory Bodies.
• Develop understanding of assigned therapeutic areas, devices, and alternative therapies.
• Contribute as a participant in new product development and sustaining core teams, contributing to clinical evaluation and cross-functional deliverables.
• Contribute input into hazard analyses and instructions for use for assessment of potential harms and support of product safety and performance.
• Contribute to the review of cross-functional deliverables, including risk documentation and PSURs for assigned products. 
• Develop knowledge in evolving requirements of international regulations, including requirements laid out in EU MDR.
• Contribute to CER process development and improvement activities.
• Contribute to team development activities (e.g. knowledge sharing, presenting in team meetings).

What we’re looking for in you:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related work experience (Clinical Evaluation / Medical Writing / Clinical Trials / Medical Affairs / Epidemiology)
• Knowledge of clinical research methodologies (clinical investigation design and biostatistics, systematic literature review)
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize scientific data and medical literature
• Working knowledge of Adobe PDF, MS Word, and Excel
• Proven ability to manage timelines
• English advanced (C1 - 90 - 99%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical device industry experience
• Understanding of information management (experience with relevant databases such as PubMed, Ovid, or Embase)
• Experience with literature management software such as Distiller and EndNote

Requisition ID: 610052

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!

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At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.