Principal R&D Material Science Engineer

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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 looking for a Technical Leader in Biomedical Materials within the ICTx Science and Materials Department. Independently conducts development work related to Material Science as part of major research and/or development projects related to Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICTx). Receives minimal technical direction/review on broad scope or complex projects related to material science, medical device engineering and biological systems.

Work Mode:
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our Maple Grove, MN office at least three days per week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supports test method development, designs experiment, executes experiments, and develops prototypes for new and/or existing innovations.
• Supports and successfully contributes to project teams through the following activities: product design and development, material evaluations, material research investigations, technical report preparation, and process/test documentation.
• Supports solutions to a variety of material research and material process challenges with a wide range of complexity where analysis of situations or data requires identifiable factors related to materials.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from test results.
• Assists in troubleshooting new products/process problems related to design, materials of construction, or manufacturing processes.
• Applies the Technical Development Process (TDP)/Product Development Process (PDP) methodologies.
• Works cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on projects of varying complexity to ensure project success.
• Assists the R&D teams with material selection, material research, material risks.
• Adheres to internal and external compliance standards, including related testing and documentation.
• Collaborating with a diverse set of cross functional stakeholders and global groups to define strategy for product material design and testing including processing aids, coatings, sterilization methods and vivo and vitro test methods.
• Identifies and evaluates new materials or technologies for application to products.
• Assists with managing the development projects with internal and external testing facilities.
• Working with project teams to provide detailed instructions for the preparation of the devices for testing.
• Provides the expertise to aid the R&D team with the selection of materials for existing and new medical devices across the division.
• Act as a technical liaison for ICTx R&D.
• In all actions, demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with all documented quality processes and procedures.
• Some travel may be required, expected to be less than 25%.

Required qualifications:

• BS or higher in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering degrees and/or BS or higher in chemistry, biology, or related biomedical related degree.
• Required minimum years of work experience (primarily in medical device or related field): 8+ years with BS, 5+ years with MS or PhD.
• Knowledge in materials sciences, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering over a broad range of medical device products/applications.
• Understanding of the global regulatory submission requirements/process for medical device submissions.
• Demonstrated capability to lead high performing technical teams through a structured approach to solving complex technical problems related to materials evaluations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Depth of knowledge in materials science and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in test labs with fixture design, test set ups, etc.
• Ability to research literature and develop clinical understanding.
• Familiar with international standards (IEC, ISO 10993, EN, AAMI, etc.).
• Familiar with Regulated Materials (RoHS, WEEE, REACH).
• Familiar with EPA standards (specifically PFAS regulations).
• Personal drive, individual accountability & a strong bias for action.
• Excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills.

Requisition ID: 610044 

Minimum Salary: $ 99100 

Maximum Salary: $ 188300 

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.