Principal Data Scientist - Enterprise AI

Additional Location(s): US-MA-Marlborough

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:

Boston Scientific is seeking a an experienced Principal Data Scientist to join our growing Enterprise AI Team. This is a hands-on and strategic indiviudal contributor role that will will help lead the development of enterprise-wide AI/ML/GenAI solutions across key business domains including finance, sales, marketing, and global business units. This individual will partner with stakeholders to identify high-impact use cases, develop data-driven solutions, and enable measurable business outcomes through advanced analytics.

You will also contribute to our AI vision by mentoring colleagues, shaping technical direction, and ensuring ethical, trustworthy AI practices are embedded in everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity to influence enterprise innovation and bring cutting-edge technology into real-world impact across a global organization.

Work mode:
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop, and deploy predictive and prescriptive AI/ML models to support cross-functional business initiatives
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify valuable data assets and define impactful, enterprise-aligned use cases
• Partner with enterprise leadership to define and evolve Boston Scientific’s AI/ML and data science strategy
• Work closely with Data Architects, Data Engineers, and Product Managers to develop data pipelines, model integration, and deployment workflows
• Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and promote ethical and responsible use of AI technologies
• Mentor and coach junior data scientists and engineers, fostering a collaborative learning environment
• Stay informed of advancements in AI/ML/GenAI and advocate for adoption through enterprise communities of practice

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in applied data science, machine learning, or AI solution development
• Proven ability to mentor technical professionals and/or lead small teams
• Strong technical expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and business problem solving
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated success in initiating and delivering enterprise data science projects in collaboration with business stakeholders

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher  in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience applying AI/ML techniques within finance, sales, marketing, or other regulated environments
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake), and ML Ops tools
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies for data science projects

Requisition ID: 613578

Minimum Salary: $99100 

Maximum Salary: $188300 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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.

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