Director of Research and Development (Mechanical Engineering and Surgical Workflow)

Boston Scientific•Santa Clarita, CA

28d•$162,400 - $308,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Boston Scientific is seeking a Director of Research & Development for Mechanical Engineering and Surgical Workflow within the Neuromodulation business unit. Our Neuromodulation division develops implantable therapies that help silence pain, ease movement disorders, and improve care for neurological conditions affecting the brain, peripheral nerves, and spinal cord. In this role, you will lead the Mechanical Engineering and Surgical Workflow function across the Neuromodulation portfolio, overseeing next-generation product development, sustaining engineering, product lifecycle management, acquisition integration, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will guide a global team of engineers and technicians to deliver innovative, reliable, and technically rigorous solutions that meet patient, physician, and business needs. Success in this role requires strategic leadership, strong technical and operational expertise, organizational influence, and the ability to collaborate effectively across senior leadership and cross-functional teams. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to work onsite in Valencia, CA (suburb of Los Angeles) at least three days per week. Relocation assistance is an option for this position. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in medical device research and development.
Minimum of 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and complex project portfolios within matrixed organizations.
Proven success developing and leading global engineering organizations of 15 or more professionals.
Demonstrated expertise across medical device development, sustaining engineering, design controls, post-market activities, and product lifecycle management.
Strong technical and operational leadership skills, with experience driving execution, organizational alignment, and product quality initiatives.
Deep understanding of surgical access and workflow, electromechanical packaging, mechanical design, and the integration of implantable medical device technologies.
Demonstrated experience developing and supporting highly regulated electromechanical medical device systems.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Class III implantable medical devices and/or comparable implantable neuromodulation technologies in highly regulated environments.
Background in spine, pain management, neurosurgery, or related medical device technologies.
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, technical teams, customers, physicians, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead the Mechanical Engineering and Surgical Workflow organization, setting functional strategy and driving execution across new product development, sustaining engineering, product lifecycle management, acquisition integration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive innovation and technical strategy across the Neuromodulation portfolio while advancing engineering excellence, product quality, and organizational capability.
Oversee product design, sustaining engineering, verification and validation, and integration activities for complex implantable and non-implantable medical device systems.
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Operations, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Program Management to drive successful product development and lifecycle outcomes.
Prioritize product enhancements and address customer, physician, and field feedback to support commercial continuity, product performance, and market competitiveness.
Monitor evolving clinical, regulatory, and quality requirements to ensure products remain compliant, competitive, and aligned with market and business needs.
Ensure work is executed in accordance with Boston Scientific quality systems, SOPs, international standards, regulatory requirements, and approved resource plans.
Develop and maintain engineering processes, technical standards, and organizational capabilities that support scalable execution and long-term product stewardship.
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing global engineering organization focused on innovation, accountability, collaboration, and talent growth.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, communication, execution, and overall organizational effectiveness.
Communicate effectively across organizational levels regarding technical strategy, portfolio priorities, execution status, and resource planning.
Build strong collaborative relationships across Boston Scientific and with external partners, physicians, and key stakeholders to support innovation and product success.
Contribute to short- and long-term Neuromodulation strategy, roadmap development, and portfolio planning.