Medical Director, Watchman

Additional Location(s): US-MA-Quincy; US-MA-Bedford; US-MA-Boston; US-MA-Burlington; US-MA-Cambridge; US-MA-Lexington; US-MA-Lowell; US-MA-Marlborough; US-MA-Natick; US-MA-Western/Springfield; US-MA-Worcester; US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MN-Mankato/Rochester; US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Minneapolis; US-MN-Minnetonka; US-MN-Northern/Duluth; US-MN-Plymouth

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: 

At Boston Scientific, as a Medical Director, Watchman you will play a pivotal role in influencing the advancement of Watchman therapies across the globe. Your expertise will guide our clinical strategy, working closely with our research and development team and key opinion leaders to help ensure Watchman remains innovative, safe, and effective for an increasing number of patients needing left atrial appendage closure.  

This is a hybrid position (in office for a minimum of three days per week) with the flexibility to be located in Arden Hills, MN, or Marlborough, MA. or Valencia, CA. You will have the opportunity to discuss your preferred working location with your Talent Acquisition Specialist.  

Your responsibilities will include:

• Scientific Guidance and Collaboration: Provide medical and scientific guidance to internal and external stakeholders, including clinical trials teams, functional units, study investigators, and regulatory agencies. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with medical objectives for the Watchman team
• Operational Support and Oversight: Participate in clinical trial planning, protocol development, and investigator selection. 
• Train internal and external personnel on medical aspects related to trial conduct. 
• Therapeutic Area Expertise: Leverage your medical expertise throughout the device life cycle and Serve as a medical advisor for regulatory matters. 
• Participate in the evaluation of adjacent business development opportunities. 
• Innovation and Technology Integration: Contribute to the application of new technologies in solving complex medical challenges. 
• Provide clinical due diligence for new product development and business initiatives. 
• Clinical and Scientific Communication: Write and edit clinical and scientific reports, and review and approve educational materials
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in clinical trial protocols. 
• Develop and maintain relationships with key thought leaders in the medical community preferably interventional cardiology
• Participate in local, national, and international medical conferences. 

Required qualifications: 

• Medical degree (MD/DO or equivalent) in Interventional Cardiology/Cardiology required
• Minimum clinical experience of 10 years in a similar capacity as a physician or medical device industry
• Fundamental understanding of clinical trial design, medical device regulatory pathway, and the competitive landscape of the therapy 
• Travel requirements up to 30%

 Preferred qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in healthcare or business 
• Prior experience with interventional cardiac therapies preferred 
• Adept at presenting and discussing clinical data with peers/clinical community 

Requisition ID: 591518

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’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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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.