Global Medical Director-Watchman and Electrophysiology

Boston Scientific•Arden Hills, MN

159d•$203,000 - $345,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Boston Scientific is seeking an experienced cardiac electrophysiologist to serve as a Global Medical Director within the Cardiology division. In this physician leadership role, the director provides medical expertise and strategic guidance across the lifecycle of electrophysiology and left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) therapies. Acting as the clinical voice of physicians and patients, the director partners with cross-functional teams to support innovation, clinical evidence generation, product development, and patient safety. The position is hybrid and based in either Arden Hills, Minnesota, or Marlborough, Massachusetts. Boston Scientific will not offer or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. The role is classified as safety-sensitive and requires a prohibited substance test. Compensation is listed as $203,000–$345,100, with actual compensation dependent on location, experience, training, education, licensure, certifications, and other business or organizational factors. Exempt, non-sales roles may also be eligible for an annual bonus target and long-term incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Requirements

Valid and unrestricted Medical Doctor (MD) degree or accepted international equivalent.
Board certified or board eligible in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, or equivalent international certification.
Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine and good standing with the applicable licensing authority.
At least 5 years of experience as an independent cardiac electrophysiologist, with expertise in complex arrhythmia management and advanced electrophysiology procedures.
Ability to evaluate clinical data, assess benefit-risk profiles, and apply sound medical judgment.
Working knowledge of clinical trial design, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and medical device development.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a clinical investigator or participation on an Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Events Committee (CEC), or similar oversight body.
Knowledge of global medical device regulations, post-market surveillance, and medical safety practices.
Experience supporting innovation, business development, or technology assessment activities.
Global perspective and familiarity with electrophysiology practice across diverse health care systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as a medical expert and patient advocate for electrophysiology and LAAC therapies throughout the product lifecycle.
Provide medical leadership and benefit-risk assessment across product development, clinical studies, and post-market activities.
Partner with Clinical Research, Clinical Evidence, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Marketing, and Business Development teams on product strategy and medical decision-making.
Provide medical oversight for clinical trials, including protocol development, investigator engagement, patient safety monitoring, data interpretation, and scientific dissemination.
Support post-market surveillance, including safety signal evaluation, device performance assessment, and health risk analysis.
Collaborate with health care providers, investigators, and internal teams to assess significant adverse events and emerging clinical concerns.
Represent Boston Scientific with key opinion leaders, regulatory authorities, advisory boards, and professional societies.
Review and approve clinical, scientific, and regulatory documents, including clinical evidence reports, safety communications, and risk management materials.
Provide medical review of scientific, educational, and promotional content to ensure clinical accuracy and compliance.
Contribute clinical expertise to innovation initiatives, product development, business development evaluations, and due diligence efforts.
Support training, mentorship, and development of medical and cross-functional teams.