Clinical Quality Project Manager

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove; Ireland-Cork; US-MA-Marlborough; US-MN-Arden Hills

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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:
Assists the Clinical QA Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing clinical quality initiatives to ensure clinical activities are conducted in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and internal procedures. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity of clinical research processes and the delivery of safe, effective solutions to patients worldwide.

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 local 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:
  Manage and deliver clinical quality projects and initiatives in support of clinical programs and organizational quality objectives.
• Plan, track, and report on project timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies to ensure on-time execution.
• Partner with Clinical, Regulatory, and Quality stakeholders to ensure clinical activities comply with applicable regulations, standards, and internal procedures.
• Provide clinical quality oversight and guidance throughout study planning, execution, and close-out phases.
• Support implementation and maintenance of clinical quality systems, processes, and tools.
• Lead quality risk management activities, including identification, assessment, mitigation, and documentation of clinical risks.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, including preparation, participation, and follow-up actions.
• Drive investigation, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities related to clinical quality issues and deviations.
• Monitor and analyze clinical quality metrics and trends; escalate issues and recommend continuous improvement actions.
• Review and contribute to clinical documentation to ensure quality, compliance, and consistency with internal standards.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and alignment to resolve quality issues and support project goals.
• Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree, or an associate's degree with a minimum of 3 years' professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in project management.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in clinical quality assurance, clinical research, or a related field within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience working in FDA-regulated environments (medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or biologics).
• Experience in either clinical or quality functions.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, ISO standards, and global regulatory requirements related to clinical research.
• Experience leading clinical quality projects and managing quality systems or initiatives.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and/or internationally.
• Strong knowledge of risk management processes and CAPA methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years' professional experience that includes project management.
• Clinical quality experience.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals and/or biologics in addition to medical devices.
• Experience working with CROs and clinical vendors.
• Prior experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections.
• Experience in a matrixed, global organization.
• Experience contributing to or reviewing clinical study documentation for quality and compliance.

Requisition ID: 622791

The anticipated annualized base amount or range for this full time position will be $ to $, plus variable compensation governed by the Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives) as well as the value of core and optional benefits offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

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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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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