Associate Manager, R&D

Boston Scientific • Maple Grove, MN

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About The Position

The Associate Manager in Research and Development at Boston Scientific will lead a talented team within the Interventional Heart Failure group. This role focuses on providing technical solutions, managing lab operations, and fostering career development for team members. The position emphasizes team development, lab management, and functional excellence in a fast-paced environment, aiming to drive growth and execution in the R&D sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 5-8 years of work experience in industry, with a combination of individual contributor and project team leader or functional team leader with direct reports.
• Work experience in goal-setting and in providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback to direct reports.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching high performers and investing in people.
• Experience managing complex equipment development and/or initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of work experience in a medical device company.
• Work experience in a new product development laboratory environment.
• Experience managing initiatives or projects within an engineering organization.
• Setting goals, creating plans, and executing to project completion.
• Has a strong vision for people development and continuous growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage functional deliverables and ensure technical excellence for material, process, and product development support to R&D project teams.
• Support test and prototyping equipment activities within the IHF lab space.
• Provide guidance and facilitation regarding technical strategies and approaches for execution of lab activities.
• Provide team development and training to staff, assist employees in attaining career goals, motivate individuals to achieve results, and recruit and maintain a high-quality staff.
• Assist in the development of budgets and monitor spending.
• Identify and develop department function equipment, software, supplies, and tools.
• Support and may lead general IHF organizational initiatives.
• Determine appropriate staff levels, schedules, and resources.
• Work with lab customers and project leaders to understand priorities and plan resource and time allocation accordingly.
• Collaboratively determine project staff assignments and schedule work to meet completion dates and deliverables.
• Maintain and enhance cross-functional team relationships.
• Work cross-functionally in identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Monitor and evaluate project and department progress and results.
• Execute or delegate and guide non-conformance investigations and reporting.
• Support or lead a large laboratory move consisting of core equipment and resources.

Benefits

• Access to the latest tools, information, and training for career advancement.
• Support for professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees