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Principal Scientific Affairs Specialist, Drug Eluting Technologies

Work mode:  Hybrid
Onsite Location(s): 

Maple Grove, MN, US, 55311

Additional Location(s):  N/A

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:
The Principal Scientific Affairs Specialist, Drug Eluting Technologies is an individual contributor role within the Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICTx) SciAffairs team that specializes in device-based drug elution techniques and technologies.  In this role, you will drive strategic initiatives in medical science and medical education that are directly related to the various drug eluting product lines within the BSC ICTx  portfolio. You will become the subject matter expert in drug eluting technologies responsible for driving scientific investigations, generating and disseminating medical and scientific data, analyzing competitive landscapes from a scientific perspective, and developing specialized scientific content that supports, informs, and influences ICTx product strategy.  You will provide professional and timely cross-functional support to Global R&D, Clinical, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Medical Education teams.
 

Work Mode:
This is a Maple Grove, Minnesota-based hybrid role with 3 days in-office when not traveling for customer engagements. 
 
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.
 
Visa Sponsorship:
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.
 

 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Plan, develop, and execute clinical and scientific data generation/dissemination strategies
  • a deep Develop understanding of, and stay up-to-date on, the clinical science and other relevant, industry-wide scientific content related to drug eluting ICTx product lines
  • Contribute to the development of education and support tools to be used by both internal and external global teams
  • Create a library of educational materials aligned with organizational strategic objectives, clinical strategies, and commercial priorities
  • Partner closely with regional medical affairs and medical education colleagues to ensure global impact of activities 
  • Develop, facilitate, execute, and track longitudinal strategic publication plans in close partnership with clinical affairs, R&D, and other internal stakeholders
  • Contribute to non-IDE publication related activities associated with drug eluting technology product lines
  • Regularly summarize and disseminate up-to-date study results and key messaging points to internal and external teams
  • Identify drug eluting technology users and KOLs, develop (and execute) engagement strategies in partnership with other functional partners, and provide customer-facing feedback associated with KOL needs
  • Engage with scientific societies, external influencers, and internal stakeholders in support of drug eluting technology strategies
  • Partner closely with medical education to identify, and/or organize, symposia opportunities for internal partners and steer presentation topic discussions

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in medical device industry, or 1+ years with advanced medical or scientific degree
  • Fluency in understanding and interpretation of clinical data
  • Ability to travel up to 30%, both domestically and internationally. 
  • Proven collaborative track record
  • Customer facing experience, KOL engagement/relationship building necessary
  • Ability to quickly digest/interpret/explain scientific data
  • Strong interpersonal skills to enable cross function and cross franchise success
  • Strong presentation and communication skills 
  • High sense of urgency and commitment to execution
  • Must have the ability to manage simultaneous priorities, changing deadlines, and limited resources

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in scientific publication
  • Experience with drug eluting technologies
  • Advanced medical or scientific degree
  • Previous experience in a global role
     

 

 

 

Requisition ID: 604383 

Minimum Salary: $ 82600 

Maximum Salary: $ 156900 

 

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).

 

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

 

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.  


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