Project Manager, Product Development Process & Commercial Launch

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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.       

About the role:

Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.

The Project Manager, Product Development Process & Commercial Launch is responsible for planning, managing and driving projects, programs and process improvement initiatives across the Product Development Process (PDP), Commercial Launch and Portfolio Management functions. This role supports initiatives throughout the project lifecycle and partners with business leaders to develop and implement achievable franchise, portfolio and commercial launch plans.

The Project Manager serves as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence through effective project execution, portfolio governance, process standardization, resource planning and continuous improvement. This individual will identify opportunities to improve business processes, enhance team effectiveness and implement sustainable solutions that increase organizational efficiency and execution quality.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Arden Hills, MN office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

Project and program management

• Manage key initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closing processes across Product Development Process, Commercial Launch and Portfolio Management initiatives.
• Develop and implement project plans, governance frameworks and execution strategies.
• Build team ownership and commitment to project objectives, milestones and deliverables.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment and drive accountability for project outcomes.

Schedule management

• Collaborate with project teams to develop and maintain integrated project schedules and key deliverables.
• Coordinate project plans, process milestones, launch readiness activities, governance reviews and other critical deliverables.
• Identify schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain execution timelines.

Data, portfolio and reporting management

• Use internal systems and tools to maintain project, portfolio and commercial launch data, including milestones, timelines, risks, dependencies, resources and key performance indicators.
• Provide data-driven analyses and recommendations to leadership teams to support informed decision-making.

Scope, risk and change management

• Support the identification, assessment and mitigation of project, portfolio and organizational risks.
• Drive disciplined scope management practices and change control processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to evaluate change impacts and support successful implementation of project and process changes.
• Facilitate issue resolution and escalate risks as appropriate.

Process improvement and operational excellence

• Identify, develop and implement opportunities to improve business processes, governance models, operational workflows and organizational effectiveness.
• Facilitate process mapping, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support adoption of standardized project management and commercial launch practices across the organization.
• Measure and communicate improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, quality and stakeholder experience.

Communications management

• Provide leadership with clear, consistent updates regarding project progress, risks, resource needs and decision requirements.
• Influence stakeholders and drive resolution of cross-functional challenges affecting execution, priorities or resource capacity.

Relationship management

• Build strong, collaborative relationships across Product Development, Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality and other cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a trusted partner and adviser to stakeholders, helping drive alignment, transparency and execution excellence.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 8 years' experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience in project, program or portfolio management, commercial launch, product development or process improvement.
• Experience partnering with stakeholders and business leaders to analyze business needs, define requirements and develop reporting solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to present recommendations and influence decision-making at senior levels of the organization.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving organizational change.

Preferred qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting Product Development Process (PDP), Commercial Launch, Portfolio Management or project management office (PMO) organizations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvement and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Experience facilitating change management and adoption of new processes, tools or ways of working.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean, Six Sigma, Agile or similar project or process improvement certification.

Requisition ID: 633508

Minimum Salary: $102100 

Maximum Salary: $194000 

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).

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Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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.