R&D Manager, Project Management / gestionnaire R&D, gestion de projets

Additional Locations: Canada-QC-Montreal

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 R&D Manager, Project Management will lead a team of Project Managers responsible for delivering innovative medical technologies within the Electrophysiology (EP) Capital Equipment business. This role provides leadership and strategic direction across multiple product development programs, ensuring alignment with Boston Scientific’s commitment to improving patient outcomes through meaningful innovation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a team of R&D Project Managers, including recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and performance coaching.
• Driving cross-functional project execution and ensuring alignment with business priorities, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing multiple concurrent product development programs (e.g., Class I and II medical devices) through all stages of the product lifecycle.
• Standardizing project management processes, tools, and metrics to improve efficiency and ensure consistency across projects.
• Implementing best practices in time management, cost control, risk management, resource planning, and change management.
• Ensuring compliance with FDA Design Control, ISO 13485, and EU MDR requirements within all projects and documentation.
• Developing and maintaining strong collaboration with cross-functional partners across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Marketing.
• Monitoring project health and taking corrective action when needed to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Fostering a high-performing, diverse, and inclusive culture where all employees can contribute to their full potential.
• Representing the R&D Project Management function in cross-site and cross-functional leadership discussions.
• Encouraging continuous improvement by staying informed about industry trends, technologies, and emerging tools in medical device project management.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in product development within a regulated industry.
• Proven experience in project and program management with a track record of launching and sustaining commercialized products.
• Strong understanding of design control processes, risk management, and regulatory compliance (FDA, QSR, ISO 13485, EU MDR).
• Experience leading cross-functional and multi-site teams.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25–30%.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience managing capital equipment or electromechanical device development programs.
• Formal Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Experience with Agile or hybrid development frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to drive operational excellence and process standardization initiatives.

À propos du poste :

Le ou la gestionnaire de projets R&D assurera le leadership, la vision et l'orientation au sein de l'équipe de gestionnaires de projets de la division des dispositifs médicaux en électrophysiologie (EP). À ce titre, vous serez chargé de soutenir la croissance et le développement continu de la fonction de gestion de projets R&D, superviser les membres du personnel technique et contribuer à définir et promouvoir l'excellence fonctionnelle. Vous aurez l'occasion d'avoir un impact significatif sur le développement de traitements qui changent véritablement la vie des patients en soulageant des maladies invalidantes.

Vos responsabilités comprendront :

• Diriger et développer une équipe de chefs de projet R&D, incluant le recrutement, la formation, le mentorat et le développement professionnel et le coaching de performance.
• Piloter l’exécution des projets interfonctionnels en assurant l’alignement avec les priorités de l’entreprise, les normes de qualité et les exigences réglementaires.
• Superviser l’exécution de plusieurs programmes de développement de produits simultanés (p. ex. dispositifs médicaux de classe I et II) à toutes les étapes du cycle de vie du produit.
• Normaliser les processus, outils et indicateurs de gestion de projet conformément aux méthodes Stage-Gate, Agile ou hybrides.
• Développer la discipline de gestion de projet R&D de manière transversale en se focalisant sur la gestion du temps, des risques, des ressources, des coûts, et du changement ainsi que d'autres principes de gestion de projet
• Favoriser une culture de responsabilité, de collaboration et d'amélioration continue.
• Assurer la conformité aux exigences réglementaires de contrôle la conception et de la documentation( FDA, ISO 13485 EU MDR)
• Communiquer de manière efficace avec les différents niveaux de direction, ainsi qu'avec les employés opérationnels et techniques.
• Démontrer une aptitude à la performance dans un environnement en constante évolution tout en gérant plusieurs projets simultanément.
• Développer et maintenir une collaboration étroite avec les partenaires interfonctionnels en R&D, Qualité, Réglementaire, Opérations et Marketing et les sites de développement.
• Contribuer à renforcer l'engagement au sein du site et de l'équipe.
• Représenter la fonction de gestion de projets R&D dans les discussions de leadership intersites et interfonctionnelles.
• Promouvoir l’amélioration continue en se tenant informé des tendances du secteur, des avancées technologiques et des nouveaux outils en gestion de projets de dispositifs médicaux.

Qualifications requises :

• Diplôme universitaire en ingénierie, en sciences ou dans une discipline technique connexe (B.Eng, M.Sc. ou MBA privilégié).
• Minimum de 8 ans d’expérience en développement de produits dans une industrie réglementée, de préférence dans le domaine des dispositifs médicaux.
• Expérience démontrée en gestion de projets et de programmes avec un historique de lancements de produits commercialisés.
• Fortes compétences en résolution de problèmes dans un esprit d'équipe.
• Excellentes compétences organisationnelles, en résolution de problèmes et en communication
• Excellentes compétences en documentation.

Qualifications Souhaitées :

• Diplôme supérieur en ingénierie, sciences biomédicales ou administration des affaires (MBA).
• Expérience en gestion de programmes de développement d’équipements capitaux ou de dispositifs électromécaniques.
• Certification formelle en gestion de projet (PMP, PRINCE2 ou équivalent).
• Expérience avec les cadres de développement Agile ou hybrides.
• Solides compétences interpersonnelles avec la capacité d’influencer, de collaborer et de communiquer à tous les niveaux de l’organisation.
• Capacité démontrée à promouvoir l’excellence opérationnelle et les initiatives de standardisation des processus.

Requisition ID: 615988

Minimum Salary: $95600 

Maximum Salary: $189800 

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).

Our organization is across Canada and has commercial representation in 140 countries.

This job involves regular collaboration with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders across Canada, the U.S., and/or internationally, making proficiency in English essential for effective communication and alignment. English is necessary for engaging with a range of documentation and maintaining effective communication if interacting with external clients or vendors.

As detailed in the job description, this job involves communicating, both verbally and in writing, with other Boston Scientific teams located across Canada, the United States and/or with our international clients and partners. International customers and partners represent an important part of our activities. Based on an evaluation, we have determined that the duties of R&D Manager, Project Management / gestionnaire R&D, gestion de projets position require knowledge of English in addition to French (oral and written). We also determined that the English language skills already required of other employees do not permit the performance of English language skills tasks related to R&D Manager, Project Management / gestionnaire R&D, gestion de projets position.

However, in Québec, Boston Scientific limits as much as possible the number of positions for which it requires the knowledge of another language than French. Boston Scientific solely requires proficiency in English where it is necessary for the performance of an employee’s duties.

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!