VP, PMO & Business Strategy, Urology

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Minnetonka

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:

Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC) is actively seeking a Vice President, PMO and Business Strategy - Urology, to drive internal as well as external R&D initiatives and align portfolio strategies with business objectives.

Reporting to the Group VP, Urology, this role offers a unique opportunity for a dynamic global leader to oversee program management and guide business strategy within the Urology division. Well-qualified candidates will demonstrate innovative thinking, a robust technical background, strong prior commercial business experience as well as program management experience, and the ability to foster strategic stakeholder relationships.

This role is a hybrid opportunity with the option to work 3 days onsite from our Marlborough, MA, or Minnetonka, MN office locations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Strategy & Portfolio:

• Lead the development and implementation of the organization's portfolio strategy, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives and market needs.
• Oversee the prioritization of programs and initiatives to maximize business impact and resource utilization.
• Align portfolio strategies with market trends and technological advancements to maintain a competitive edge.

Program Management Office (PMO) Leadership:

• Provide an independent voice overseeing new product development, ensuring programs deliver on their mission  - on time, within scope, and on budget while adhering to BSC’s Quality Policy.
• Establish and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Recruit, develop, inspire and retain Next Level “mission leaders” to lead BSC Urology through the next phase of global growth

Business Excellence:

• Drive core business processes (e.g., Strategic Plan, Annual Operating Plan) within the Urology division.
• Act as a constructive challenger to the Management Board, driving informed decision-making and risk exposure while avoiding ‘success theater.’
• Ensure continuous improvement and operational excellence in on-market business activities.

Business & Commercial Acumen:

• Demonstrate clear global business experience and commercial acumen specific to the Medtech space.
• Understand and navigate the complexities of the global Medtech market to drive strategic decisions and initiatives.

Business Challenge and Innovation:

• Act as a critical challenger to business leaders, advocating for new approaches and questioning existing paradigms.
• Promote innovative solutions and forward-thinking strategies to keep the organization at the forefront of the industry.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with key internal and external stakeholders continuously to gather insights and build advocacy.
• Ensure strategic initiatives are well-supported and effectively communicated across Urology leadership.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to drive alignment and support for business objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, project management, or another relevant field.
• 15+ years of experience, including strategy, strategic program management and commercial leadership in a large global matrix organization.
• Extensive global experience in product development and innovation processes, with a strong understanding of R&D and engineering concepts.
• Exhibited business experience and commercial awareness with a global perspective.
• Deep understanding of industry trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (up to 25%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or life sciences field.
• Advanced degree in business management.
• Experience in medical device, biopharmaceutical, or another highly regulated industry.

Requisition ID: 591220

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. 

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