Director of Scientific Affairs, Atrial Fibrillation Solutions

Boston Scientific•Arden Hills, MN

9d•$155,000 - $294,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Scientific Affairs leads the AFib Solutions Scientific Affairs team, supporting the Electrophysiology and WATCHMAN™ franchises. This role is responsible for developing and executing franchise-specific evidence strategies to address critical data gaps, strengthen scientific partnerships, and deliver impactful podium and publication strategies. The Director will ensure alignment with therapeutic and business objectives, foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and advance Boston Scientific’s position as a leader in patient-focused innovation.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a scientific or related field
Minimum of 10 years' experience in the medical device industry, with the majority of experience in Scientific Affairs, Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Medical Science and/or Research and Development (R&D)
Minimum of 5 years' experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including experienced Medical Affairs Managers and Scientific Affairs Specialists
Strong knowledge of cardiovascular medicine, with experience in electrophysiology and/or interventional cardiology preferred
Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies, health economics, regulatory guidelines and medical terminology
Proven strategic planning skills with the ability to identify opportunities and make sound, data-driven decisions
Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups
Excellent project management and execution skills
Proven clinical, scientific and technical acumen with the ability to effectively present to physicians
Proven ability to establish credibility and build relationships with key opinion leaders and clinical investigators
Ability to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Doctorate degree in a clinical or scientific field preferred
Ability to quickly learn and communicate emerging technologies and data
Prior experience with cardiac and electrophysiology therapies preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing Scientific Affairs team in interpreting clinical data and trial designs to identify evidence gaps and strategic opportunities within the atrial fibrillation space.
Develop and align scientific evidence and communication strategies with therapeutic area and business objectives, leveraging clinical trends and unmet needs to drive impactful publications and scientific education.
Ensure the team effectively translates complex scientific and clinical data into clear, accurate and compelling content for internal and external audiences.
Drive cross-functional collaboration with Clinical, Regulatory, Research and Development (R&D), Health Economics and Marketing to integrate scientific strategy into broader business objectives.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), clinical investigators and scientific partners to advance evidence generation and therapy adoption.
Provide strategic leadership across Scientific Affairs to ensure alignment with clinical, scientific and organizational priorities.
Serve as a trusted scientific advisor to internal and external stakeholders, contributing to initiatives that strengthen scientific credibility and reinforce Boston Scientific's leadership.
Allocate resources effectively and manage departmental budgets.
Define, implement and continuously improve team processes to drive operational excellence.