Director of R & D

Boston Scientific • Santa Clarita, CA

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About The Position

Your responsibilities will include: Develop deep understanding of user expectations and critical product features. Build strong cross-functional relationships across BSC and with external partners, including physicians, KOLs, and industry experts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in medical device research and development
• Minimum of 10 years' experience leading cross-functional teams and complex project portfolios within matrixed organizations
• Proven success managing and developing teams of 15 or more professionals across technical functions
• Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end medical device product development, from concept through manufacturing transfer and market launch
• Strong strategic mindset and business acumen, with a track record of commercializing products in regulated industries
• Deep understanding of surgical access and mechanical design for implantable devices
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Experience working with Class III implantable devices
• Background in spine, pain management, robotic surgery, or neurosurgery
• Demonstrated success leading global R&D teams and cross-functional collaboration
• Skilled communicator comfortable engaging senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Self-starter with the ability to think strategically and drive organizational impact

Responsibilities

• Develop deep understanding of user expectations and critical product features.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across BSC and with external partners, including physicians, KOLs, and industry experts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees