Associate Director, Program Management

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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:

The Associate Director of Program Management is responsible for leading the execution and sustaining strategy of a commercial product portfolio within the Interventional Cardiology Therapies – Peripheral Vascular team. This role requires strong leadership in portfolio management, cross-functional collaboration, and program oversight to ensure continued value delivery to clinicians and patients.

This individual will drive decision-making with key stakeholders, resolve complex issues, and deliver defined program solutions. Additionally, the Associate Director will oversee a team of project managers responsible for sustaining product initiatives across the portfolio. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated track record in portfolio planning, people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional program execution.

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 Minnesota-based office, Maple Grove, MN, at least three-four 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:

• Directing and managing a team of project managers leading cross-functional initiatives that support commercialized products
• Developing and executing business plans for the product portfolio, including operating plans, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation
• Aligning with the new product development organization to assess the impact of future portfolio decisions on commercial strategy
• Building strong partnerships with functions including R&D, design assurance, regulatory, operations, process development, and marketing
• Managing the project prioritization process across the sustaining portfolio—including initiatives related to business continuity, quality, operations, strategic programs, and VIPs
• Collaborating with marketing leadership to align project strategy and prioritization with evolving business goals
• Communicating program updates and implications to stakeholders across commercial, functional, and franchise leadership teams
• Leading complex trade-off decisions regarding product requirements and understanding their business implications
• Driving a high-performance, transparent, and collaborative culture across the team
• Providing feedback on team dynamics and performance to functional directors
• Leading hiring and talent development efforts to build a strong, sustainable program team
• Ensuring alignment and consistent communication of priorities across cross-functional leaders and business partners
• Making fact-based decisions and guiding the team through structured analysis of risks, options, and trade-offs

Quality system requirements:

• Demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and documented quality processes
• Ensures the appropriate resourcing and tools are in place to maintain Quality System compliance
• Promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Boston Scientific Quality System

Required education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in project management, technical leadership, or medical device industry roles
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a people leadership capacity
• Experience across all phases of product development, including sustaining and commercialization
• Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate effectively and concisely to senior leadership
• Strategic, action-oriented thinker with a collaborative, global mindset
• Demonstrated strength in leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and strategic influence
• Passion for leading, mentoring, and motivating teams to achieve optimal outcomes

Preferred qualifications:

• PMP or PgMP certification
• Familiarity with Boston Scientific quality systems and processes
• Experience with Lean business, VIP, or dVIP initiatives

Requisition ID: 618234 

Minimum Salary: $ 133700 

Maximum Salary: $ 254000 

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).

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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. 

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Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.