Senior Director, Clinical Affairs -ICTx

Additional Location(s):  N/A; US-MA-Marlborough; US-MN-Maple Grove

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 Senior Director, Clinical Affairs – ICTx oversees shared Clinical Affairs services and clinical trial operations across the ICTx business unit. The incumbent manages multidisciplinary teams, including Biostatistics, Scientific Communication, Project Management, and study metrics and provides direction to leaders responsible for strategic evidence initiatives and portfolio planning. The position ensures clinical programs are executed in alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational standards, while coordinating with franchise and global clinical leadership to support cross-functional integration and evidence generation.

Work mode: 
This is a hybrid position in the office for a minimum of three days per week at our Maple Grove, MN or Marlborough, MA locations.

Visa sponsorship:
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead shared Clinical Affairs services across ICTx, optimizing processes, harmonizing operations, and aligning resources to support strategic goals.
• Collaborate with franchise leads to ensure clinical support meets both strategic and operational needs.
• Oversee core Clinical Operations functions including biostatistics, scientific communications, project management, and study analytics.
• Establish and manage performance frameworks (KPIs/KQIs) to monitor quality, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Serve as the operational liaison for ICTx Clinical in cross-functional initiatives with global and corporate clinical teams.
• Develop scalable resourcing strategies to ensure consistent support for clinical trial execution.
• Drive continuous improvement of operational tools, processes, and technology solutions.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture through coaching, talent development, and leadership.
• Build strategic partnerships across business units and geographies to advance clinical innovation.
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies and global regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EU MDR, PMDA)

Required qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field
• Minimum 15 years of clinical trial operations and strategy experience in medical devices or interventional cardiology
• Minimum 8 years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel domestically upto 30%
• Proven success in executing clinical trial programs aligned with strategic business goals
• Strong knowledge of clinical operations, project management, and compliance standards
• Demonstrated financial acumen and experience managing departmental budgets
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive innovation in dynamic environments

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD) in a scientific or technical discipline
• Proven expertise in ICH/GCP guidelines and device-driven clinical trials (FIH, feasibility, Phase II- IV)
• Proven experience with global regulatory submissions (FDA, EU MDR, PMDA, NMPA)
• Strategic mindset with ability to influence stakeholders across functions and geographies

Requisition ID: 614858 

Minimum Salary: $ 172500 

Maximum Salary: $ 327800 

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.

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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!

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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.