Chief Medical Officer, Interventional Oncology and Embolization

About the role 

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Interventional Oncology and Embolization (IO&E) will contribute to the strategic direction of the IO&E franchise by ensuring the clinical and medical viability of the current produce portfolio and the therapeutic pipeline. This role provides scientific leadership and clinical expertise to support the design, execution, and analysis of clinical trials, while also overseeing the clinical benefit-risk profile of the business.  

Your responsibilities will include: 

Business Strategy 

• Collaborate with IO&E business leaders to understand and inform franchise needs.  

• Develop and implement a franchise-level business plan, including relationship management, team alignment on business goals, and process optimization.  

• Provide high-level medical and therapeutic leadership to internal and external stakeholders, including project teams, investigators, and regulatory agencies.  

• Contribute to technology strategy, including assessment and investment in internal and acquired technologies for future product development, as well as diseases and markets in which Boston Scientific does not currently have an established business.  

• Offer medical insights throughout the product lifecycle—from early development to post-market.  

Scientific Leadership and Industry Advocacy 

• Review regulatory submissions and represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies (e.g., U.S. Food and Drug Administration).  

• Provide clinical expertise to guide trial design, execution, and analysis and integrate new scientific findings into the company’s clinical strategies. 

• Participate in or moderate medical education initiatives.  

• Represent the company at scientific forums, congresses, and industry associations.  

• Share clinical data and trial results with the scientific community. 

External Relationships and Scientific Partnerships 

• Act as a spokesperson in engagements with healthcare professionals, regulators, patient advocacy groups, and investors.  

• Build and leverage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) across the oncology spectrum.  

• Facilitate scientific collaborations with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry partners.  

Risk Management and Safety 

• Lead medical oversight for IO&E, prioritizing patient safety across all clinical activities.  

• Monitor adverse events and implement risk management strategies.  

• Manage the IO&E Medical Safety team to ensure accurate adverse event reporting and benefit–risk assessments for both marketed and investigational products.  

 Quality System Requirements  

• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Boston Scientific Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures. 

• Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy. 

• Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System. 

 Management Requirements  

• Learn the IO&E culture and contribute positively to it with peers and reports.   

• Lead and develop a team to achieve organizational goals.  

• Foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives. 

• Oversee budgets and activities across areas of direct responsibility.  

• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.  

 Supervisory Scope 

• Responsible, through Vice President level management, for global corporate staff functions or major divisional operations (e.g., $2B+ revenue divisions or multiple regions/plants).  

• Define organizational structures and delegate management responsibilities.  

Operational Involvement 

• Oversee strategic management and operational success across major business segments. 

• Monitors progress, costs, and external factors (e.g., clinical trends, market conditions).  

• Identify new business opportunities and strategic alliances. 

• Participates as a member of the Diligence Team on any potential IO&E venture investments or acquisitions. 

 Impact  

• Promote the value of internal clinical expertise in oncology to advance IO&E’s mission.  

• Streamline processes to enhance medical education on IO&E products.  

Liaison Role 

• Serve as a principal spokesperson on critical matters for the global corporate function or major business units.  

Required Qualifications: 

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.).    

• 15+ years of Oncology experience across multiple modalities (e.g., medical, surgical, radiation, interventional).  

• 10+ years in biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries with a strong understanding of the commercialization of oncology therapies.  

• Deep knowledge of global healthcare governance and oncology regulatory pathways.  

• Strong business acumen 

• Proven experience presenting at major oncology conferences and events.  

• Author or co-author of peer-reviewed clinical publications.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in clinical trial execution 

• Leadership roles in professional societies or academic departments.