Senior Preclinical Research Associate

Additional Locations: US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MN-Mankato/Rochester; US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Minneapolis; US-MN-Minnetonka; US-MN-Northern/Duluth; US-MN-Plymouth

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 Boston Scientific Preclinical Operations and Study Management (POSM) team supports all product lines throughout all phases of the product development cycle in their preclinical needs. The Senior Research Associate (SRA) is an integral member who serves as a Preclinical expert in multiple capacities to achieve success in product development, launch, and post market support. 

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

Your responsibilities will include:

• Serve as a preclinical expert to R&D core teams, Marketing, Regulatory or other functions in long term project objectives including Preclinical regulatory strategy and in vivo/ex vivo study design. 
• Effectively communicate preclinical strategy and study design to project stakeholders.
• Independently develop preclinical in vivo/ex vivo study design based on device and technology needs.  
• Participate and collaborate with POSM colleagues in vendor selection process of preclinical test sites and its management.  
• Provide oversight and serves as liaison during study execution to ensure integrity, timeline, budget of the study are met and communicated to appropriate stakeholders, including multi-site studies. 
• Participate in and/or lead preclinical study planning and conduct including protocol development, study execution, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• May serve as a mentor to junior members of the team. 
• Assist in the development of translational models as needed to meet project or corporate objectives by working closely with internal and external resources.
• Build solid relationships of trust, influence and contribute to collaboration across all functions within the preclinical department and across internal collaborator functions. 
• Demonstrate a passion for learning, sharing, and discovering new information. 

Required qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Preclinical or related field

Preferred qualifications: 

• Master’s degree preferred with 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of GLP regulations is desirable.
• Experience with regulatory body submissions including FDA, Eu MDR, PMDA, or NMPA.
• Excellent skills in multiple computer tools including but not limited to: Word, Excel, Minitab, Power Point, Minitab or other data analysis programs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Highly motivated and able to work in a semi-independent or independent manner, experienced working in a collaborative, and team-based environment. 
   

Requisition ID: 589357

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!