R&D Manager - Electrophysiology

Additional Locations: Canada-ON-Toronto

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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: 

We have an exciting opportunity for a R&D Manager to support our transeptal products within the BSC’s Electrophysiology division. The ideal candidate will provide management and leadership to a team of R&D Engineers overseeing on-market products. The candidate will demonstrate a blend of technical knowledge, collaborative stakeholder management, coaching ability, clear decision making and project management expertise. You will be a mentor who will help strengthen the capabilities of the team by leveraging skills in collaboration, technical assessments, clinical knowledge and leadership.  

This role is expected to be hybrid (3-4 days onsite) and occasional travel as deemed necessary. 

Your responsibilities will include:  
⦁    Provide leadership to a portfolio of medical device products. Support the ongoing manufacturing of the portfolio by ensuring products meet design requirements, regulatory standards and customer needs. Provide design input and clinical considerations to cross-functional product teams. 
⦁    Provide leadership, management and mentoring to R&D team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Supports career development of staff. 
⦁    Provides direction and guidance (technical and professional) to staff to achieve project goals.
⦁    Prepare and manage resources plans for R&D initiatives and projects, supports strategic objectives as set by the business. Prepares project proposals and project business cases as needed. 
⦁    Collaborate with quality, regulatory, project management, manufacturing and marketing teams to align product portfolio with market and business needs. 
⦁    Engage in cross-functional and cross-team discussions on how to drive results and efficiently execute activities. Works cross-functionally and leverages BSC-wide resources in identifying new capabilities, solutions and resolving issues.
⦁    Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and standards throughout the product lifecycle.
⦁    Present project updates, technical updates and strategic recommendations to senior management.
⦁    Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, healthcare professionals and suppliers.
⦁    Monitor industry trends and technological advancements
⦁    Contribution to IP portfolio, including development of invention disclosures and patent applications.

Required qualifications:
⦁    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
⦁    3+ years’ experience as a leader of technical people - experience training and mentoring engineers. 
⦁    8+ years of experience in engineering or related fields - proven track record of successful product development and project management
⦁    Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.  
⦁    Ability to work in an inclusive, collaborative and fast-paced environment with minimal direction.
⦁    Understanding of design control process per ISO 13485
⦁    Ability to travel (~10%) domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications: 
⦁    Experience in medical device product development
⦁    Clinical knowledge and experience in cardiovascular anatomy. Experience engaging with medical staff to solicit and evaluate product feedback
⦁    Working knowledge of relevant medical device regulations and guidance (e.g., ISO 13484, ISO 14971, IEC 60601).

Requisition ID: 583476

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!