Fellow, Scientist - Global Sterility Assurance

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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:
Boston Scientific is seeking a distinguished and visionary Sterility Assurance Fellow Scientist to join our Global Sterility Assurance team. This role serves as a senior technical leader, responsible for shaping and advancing sterility assurance strategies across our global manufacturing network. The successful candidate will bring deep scientific expertise, strategic insight, and a passion for innovation in delivering novel sterilization methods and developing contamination control processes.

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:

• Act as a global subject matter expert in sterility assurance, aseptic manufacturing, and microbiological control.
• Develop strategies with respect to design for sterilization, sterilization modality selection, sterilization cycle design and product validation approaches.
• Lead the development and implementation of contamination control and sterility assurance processes aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership during regulatory inspections, internal audits, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations to ensure robust sterility assurance programs.
• Mentor and guide New Product Introduction technical teams, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and continuous improvement.
• Represent the company in external forums, including industry working groups, regulatory engagements, and scientific conferences.

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in sterility assurance, aseptic processing, or sterile product manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing and executing contamination control strategies.
• Competency in multiple industrial terminal sterilization methods (e.g., EO, gamma, electron beam, moist heat, dry heat).
• Deep understanding of global regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH, PIC/S, ISO).
• Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.

Preferred qualifications:

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline
• Technical expert in ethylene oxide, radiation, steam, vaporized hydrogen peroxide; firm understanding and application of novel sterilization methods.
• Proven ability to lead global cross-functional initiatives.
• Recognized thought leader in the field (e.g., publications, presentations, industry involvement).
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business outcomes.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to shape global sterility assurance strategy and influence industry standards.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.

Requisition ID: 612216 

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.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

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.