Director, Commercial Enablement
About The Position
The Director, Commercial Sales Excellence is a senior strategic and operational leader responsible for translating Rhythm Solutions strategy into scalable execution. Reporting to the vice president, this role leads a multidisciplinary organization spanning sales technology and enablement, program management, strategy and analytics, training operations, and business support. As a key partner to senior commercial leadership, the director drives alignment across Rhythm Solutions divisions and enterprise functions, connecting strategy, people, processes, and technology to accelerate business priorities. The role establishes the governance, capabilities, and operating discipline needed to strengthen organizational effectiveness, improve field productivity, and deliver measurable business outcomes. Through an integrated Commercial Excellence operating model, this leader partners closely with divisional Sales Operations and Training Directors to drive consistency, adoption, and continuous improvement while developing high-performing leaders and teams. The position follows a hybrid work model, requiring work from a local office in Arden Hills, Arbor Lakes, or Maple Grove, Minnesota, at least three days per week. Sponsorship or transfer of employment visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in sales, commercial operations, sales enablement, strategy, training, organizational change, or related functions within a complex organization.
- Demonstrated experience leading leaders and managing multidisciplinary commercial functions.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives across multiple divisions or functions within a matrixed organization.
- Experience leading commercial operations, technology enablement, organizational change, program management, analytics, or field training capabilities.
- Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to align senior leaders and drive decisions.
- Demonstrated experience with operational planning, performance management, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree in a related discipline.
- Enterprise mindset and ability to connect strategy, organizational capabilities, and operational execution to measurable business outcomes.
- Ability to lead organizational transformation, accelerate change adoption, and improve commercial effectiveness.
- Experience developing leadership talent, strengthening succession pipelines, and building high-performing teams.
- Strong business acumen and a collaborative leadership approach, with ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
- Experience leveraging emerging technologies, including AI, to modernize commercial processes, improve efficiency, and drive innovation within a safe and compliant operating environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute Commercial Sales Excellence strategy across Rhythm Solutions, translating business priorities into actionable roadmaps, scalable capabilities, and measurable outcomes.
- Direct high-impact, cross-divisional initiatives by aligning stakeholders, optimizing resources, resolving barriers, and ensuring accountability for execution and results.
- Establish operational governance, performance measures, and continuous improvement practices to simplify processes, strengthen decision-making, and improve commercial effectiveness.
- Lead sales technology and enablement capabilities, leveraging emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance field productivity, user experience, and business value.
- Oversee strategic programs and project portfolios, ensuring effective prioritization, resource allocation, risk management, and benefits realization.
- Drive commercial analytics and performance management capabilities, delivering actionable insights, standardized processes, and decision-support tools in partnership with Sales Operations.
- Lead organizational change and enablement strategies that integrate technology, processes, training, and communications to accelerate adoption and sustain business improvements.
- Direct training operations, ensuring scalable onboarding, continuing education, and innovative learning experiences that strengthen commercial capabilities and field effectiveness.
- Advance sales leadership development across Rhythm Solutions, embedding coaching, change leadership, and performance management practices that build organizational capability.
- Partner with divisional and enterprise leaders across Sales, Sales Operations, HR, Finance, Marketing, and IT to align priorities, leverage best practices, and deliver enterprise-wide solutions.
- Serve as a trusted adviser to senior commercial leaders, influencing strategic decisions, navigating organizational complexity, and strengthening cross-functional collaboration.
- Lead, coach, and develop people leaders, building leadership capability and succession pipelines and fostering accountability for functional performance and business outcomes.
- Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture grounded in Boston Scientific's values, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Evaluate organizational effectiveness, stakeholder feedback, and business performance to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, scalability, and commercial impact.
Benefits
- Core and optional employee benefits are offered; details are available at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com.
- Exempt, non-sales roles may include an annual bonus target and long-term incentives, subject to plan eligibility and other requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
