Senior Software Quality 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: Develops, establishes, and maintains software quality assurance methodologies, systems, and practices that meet BSC, customer, and regulatory requirements. Serves as a Quality representative to improve awareness, visibility, and communication on quality initiatives to support departmental, functional, site, divisional, and corporate quality goals and priorities. Provides focused software quality assurance support within new product development, operational, or system/services support.

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

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

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working within a team of Software Quality Assurance Engineers that support manufacturing, laboratory, R&D, and IT systems.
• Actively contributing to all aspects of Software Quality Assurance activities in an FDA-regulated medical device environment and ensuring that software verification and validation is carried out in compliance with site/corporate policies and procedures.
• Performing independent reviews of design, development, and testing of software/firmware used in Boston Scientific product lines throughout their entire System Development Life Cycle.
• Reviewing and approving documentation associated with qualification planning, intended use, user requirements, hazard analysis, functional and design specifications, design reviews, test protocols, requirements trace matrix, and qualification reports along with support documentation for equipment qualification.
• Reviewing and approving changes to existing systems from a Software QA perspective, ensuring changes are implemented in compliance with internal procedures and external standards.
• Reviewing test results for GDP compliance and ensuring that all test discrepancies to acceptance criteria are adequately controlled, documented, and addressed.
• Ensuring that best software QA practices are employed by all departments so that software/firmware-based systems are developed, qualified, and maintained in a manner that provides assurance the system conforms to both internal and external requirements.
• Supporting site audits, non-conforming events, and CAPAs as required.
• Establish and promote a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.
• Establish and cultivate internal business relationships to facilitate task completion and actively participate in project teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s level degree or higher in Science/Engineering/Software discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of related work experience in Software QA and/or computer systems validation.
• Knowledge of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), preferably with automated manufacturing and computerized lab systems.
• Practical knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 (electronic records/electronic signature).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Experience in supporting the manufacturing of medical devices.
• ASQ certification
• Ability to understand and evaluate procedural documents to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service-oriented with the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; analytical, process, and results oriented.
• PLC and SCADA design, development and test experience.
• Understand SQL queries and knowledge of relational database concepts.
   

Requisition ID: 598657

The anticipated annualized base amount or range for this full time position will be $ to $, plus variable compensation governed by the Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives) as well as the value of core and optional benefits offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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 testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.