Principal Field Clinical 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:

The Principal Field Clinical Engineer (FCE) supports a growing department that manages a large pivotal study program based on an innovative medical device technology platform. The Principal FCE will be responsible for all aspects of case support and product education aimed at treating patients with hypertension.This role will be reporting to Director, Structural Heart Therapy Development.   

Work Mode: 

This is a remote position upto 75% travel required. Candidates located on the East Coast are encouraged to apply. North Carolina or New York or located near a major airport.

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:  

• Acts as a clinical interface between the medical community and the business. Provides engineering, educational, and technical support under general guidance, addressing field inquiries from physicians and healthcare professionals regarding the company’s renal denervation product
• Performs work that involves a high degree of independence. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best business practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness
• Exercises independent judgment in planning, organizing and performing work; monitors performance and reports status to manager
• Demonstrates ability to build and sustain credible business relationships with customers and shares product expertise accordingly
• Provides engineering, educational, and clinical support in response to field inquiries, demonstrating deep product knowledge and awareness of technical trends and key stakeholders
• Develops, leads and/or facilitates trainings and other programs to healthcare professionals
• Provides insight, guidance, and feedback to management on market feedback and components of next generation of products
• Provides regional procedural case coverage and additional back-up support in the following areas -Clinical study monitoring/data collection; trouble shooting; and, new product in-service training to physicians and healthcare professionals 
• Continuously develops engineering and technical skills relative to the overall company strategy, including learning opportunities 
• Supports advanced educational seminars and prepares related materials, while also assisting with product demonstrations for visiting physicians and healthcare professionals 
• Maintains up-to-date expertise in relevant fields, regulatory standards, and possesses strong working knowledge of company and competitor products, market dynamics, strategic objectives, and industry trends 
• Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re occurrence 
• Performs related functions and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned 

Required qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Bio-Medical Engineering, related field or equivalent healthcare experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical research experience including coordinating multi center trials with established technical expertise and knowledge 
• Ability to travel upto 75% domestically
• Proven experience in presenting, writing and teaching clinical and medical information
• Proven experience with group presentations and hands-on experience with interventional/surgical catheter based interventions 
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, technical experts, and customers to achieve objectives, while successfully managing multiple concurrent assignments
• Ensure compliance with clinical study protocol, and identifying areas of concern and escalating when appropriate

Preferred qualifications: 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities and proficiency in medical terminology
• Clinical research experience within the medical device industry
• Proven track record coordinating multi-center cardiology trials, with solid understanding of ICH guidelines and clinical trial compliance
• Proficient in using productivity tools including word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications

Requisition ID: 614477 

Minimum Salary: $ 94200 

Maximum Salary: $ 179000 

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.