Grants Specialist

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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: 

They will be the primary contact for external HCPs (Health Care Providers) and employees for review and approval of education grants including independent educational grants, exhibit requests, fellowships, professional organization fees and charitable donations. This role would be responsible for managing the quality and document control process for all requests ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and external guidelines prior to submitting for approval by the committee. They will be responsible for management and correspondence with the organizations and individuals seeking funding from the company.  

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Responsible for gathering all necessary input from requestors, gaining an understanding of the program and its alignment to the business, summarizing historical sponsorship (s) and presenting the request to the Grant committee for sponsorship decisions.  

• Efficient management, coordination and facilitation of monthly Grants with senior level committee members  

• Manages meeting schedules to ensure timely decisions of Grants 

• Collaborates with members of HCP Operations, Medical Affairs, Professional Education, Compliance, Regulatory, and other internal stakeholders  

• Communicates Grant process, documentation requirements and committee decisions (approvals and denials of funding) to requesting institutions and select internal stakeholders.  

• Thoroughly understands BSC policies relative to Grants 

• Proactively recommends policy and process revisions that are beneficial to the business  

• Management of proprietary and confidential communication and information requiring independent judgment and discretion.  

• Prepares and maintains documentation of applications, agendas, meeting outputs and letters of agreement for Grant payments.  

• Manages Grants mailbox with timely responses  

• Populates and maintains business unit’s records regarding meeting decisions, action items and ensure follow-up of all outstanding items for committee’s final decision.  

• Maintains Grant database and assists with technical aspects, maintenance, operations and application of the software.  

• Uses independent judgment and discretion in determining approval or denial of exhibit grants that are within approval authority limits.  

• In collaboration with business functional areas, may order BSC product for educational conferences.  

• Provides ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed.  

• Conducts BSC training on company policies and procedures regarding Grants. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree  

• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience 

• Experience working with compliance  

• Experience hosting and presenting online meetings 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Medical device industry experience strongly preferred  

• Must be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite 

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills - both verbal and written  

• Proven strengths in methodical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Familiar with Blackbaud, Ideapoint, and Sharepoint 

Requisition ID: 607270

Minimum Salary: $63900 

Maximum Salary: $121400 

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.