Preclinical Research Associate III

Additional Location(s): US-MA-Marlborough; US-MN-Arden Hills

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 Boston Scientific Preclinical Operations and Study Management (POSM) team supports all product lines throughout all phases of the product development cycle. The Research Associate plays a key role by serving as a preclinical expert in multiple capacities to support successful product development, launch, and post-market initiatives.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

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. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Serve as a preclinical expert to R&D core teams, Marketing, Regulatory, and other functions on long-term project objectives, including preclinical regulatory strategy and in vivo/ex vivo study design.
• Effectively communicate preclinical strategy and study design to project stakeholders.
• Independently develop preclinical in vivo/ex vivo study designs based on device and technology needs.
• Participate in and collaborate with POSM colleagues in the vendor selection process of preclinical test sites and their management.
• Provide oversight and serve as a liaison during study execution to ensure study integrity, timelines, and budgets are met and communicated to appropriate stakeholders, including for multi-site studies.
• Participate in and/or lead preclinical study planning and execution, including protocol development, study execution, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Serve as a mentor to junior team members, as applicable.
• Assist in the development of translational models by working closely with internal and external resources.
• Build strong, trusted relationships and contribute to cross-functional collaboration across the preclinical department and other stakeholder functions.
• Demonstrate a passion for learning, sharing, and innovation in the preclinical space.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Preclinical or related field.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Endoscopy, Urology, Neuromodulation, Cardiology, or Electrophysiology.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Highly motivated and able to work in a semi-independent or independent manner in a collaborative team-based environment.
• Knowledge of GLP regulations is desirable.
• Experience with regulatory body submissions, including FDA, EU MDR, PMDA, or NMPA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, and other data analysis tools.

Requisition ID: 618524 

Minimum Salary: $ 79700 

Maximum Salary: $ 151400 

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 identity, 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.