Senior R&D Manager - Electrophysiology

Additional Locations: Canada-ON-Mississauga; 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 Senior R&D Manager to support our Electrophysiology products within Boston Scientific's Cardiology group. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and experienced leader responsible for driving portfolio management and project execution excellence. The role will provide business leadership and oversee a team of product development professionals. The candidate will demonstrate a blend of technical knowledge, project delivery, global collaborative, stakeholder management, coaching ability and clear decision making. 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 have occasional travel as deemed necessary (primarily to the US and Costa Rica). 

Your responsibilities will include:  

• Provide leadership, management and mentoring to product development teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Supports career development of staff.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Process Development, Quality, Regulatory, Project Management, and Manufacturing teams to align product portfolio with market and business needs.
• 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 business cases as required.
• 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 and suppliers.
• Monitor industry trends and technological advancements.
• Other duties as required.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical or a related field
• 5+ years’ experience in R&D or product development, preferably in the medical device industry
• 5+ years’ experience as a leader of technical people - experience training and mentoring engineers
• 10+ 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 processes per ISO 13485
• Working knowledge of relevant medical device regulations and guidance (e.g, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, EU MDR)
• Ability to travel (~15%) domestically and internationally

Preferred qualifications: 

• Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical or a related field
• Clinical knowledge and experience in cardiovascular anatomy. Experience engaging with medical staff to solicit and evaluate product feedback
• Catheter design, development and manufacturing

Requisition ID: 619372

Minimum Salary: $109900 

Maximum Salary: $218300 

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 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 salaried, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for sales roles is governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).

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!