Senior Manager, Global Clinical Trial Operations

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Minneapolis; US-MN-Minnetonka; US-MN-Plymouth

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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 Manager of Global Clinical Trial Operations provides leadership assigned trial operations staff members in support of global cross-divisional clinical trials and objectives for new products, product  enhancements, and product process changes. This role is responsible for managing staff conducting clinical site opening, maintenance, and closing including execution of staffing plans and training, coaching, and development. The Senior Manager will interface with cross-divisional clinical leaders and with other departments to ensure clinical deliverables are met with the highest quality and standards. 

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

This is a hybrid position in office, minimum three days per week to be located in Arden Hills, MN. You will have the opportunity to discuss your preferred working location with your Talent Acquisition Specialist.
 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Responsible for managing staff including training, mentoring, development, and supervising of clinical  staff in accordance with BSC policies.
• Develops staffing plans, makes hiring decisions and leverages appropriate resources to support the Global Clinical Organization and interfaces with Project Managers / Directors and other management  to develop objectives for clinical functions and to gather performance feedback.
•  Manages interpersonal issues and manages conflict resolutions.
•  Ensures best practices of study conduct are leveraged across the Global Clinical Organization and implements process efficiencies where possible and coordinates global harmonization among staff   through other clinical functional line managers.
•  Responsible for the provision of meaningful metrics to support the clinical organization and ensures staff is trained on the study specific materials, as appropriate.
•  Demonstrates thorough knowledge of and ensures staff adheres to the appropriate application of clinical research conduct, laws, regulations, and standards, and compliance with applicable  BSC SOPs and policies.
•  Interfaces as Subject Matter Expert and acts as coach and mentor with vendors performing functional tasks.
•  Responsible to determine, implement and execute vendor oversight activities for outsourced functional tasks.
•  Leads initiatives that improve efficiencies of functional processes.

 
Required qualifications: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required 
• Minimum of 10 years of related US and International clinical trial work experience 
• Proven exposure and experience to internal audits and regulatory body audits
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment requiring support of multiple studies and direct reports simultaneously 

 
Preferred qualifications: 

• Strong people management experience of large global teams
• Project management skills including development and use of tools for metrics and resource modeling 
• High customer focus and strong communication; ability to work closely with global, cross-divisional  partners 
• Proven experience with Change management and cost-saving initiative experiences

Requisition ID: 603066

Minimum Salary: $122100 

Maximum Salary: $232000 

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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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 identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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