Legal Director, Cardiac Rhythm Management & Diagnostics (CRMDx) - P8

Boston Scientific•Marlborough, MA

About The Position

The Legal Director, Cardiac Rhythm Management & Diagnostics (CRMDx) provides strategic legal counsel and serves as a trusted business partner to Boston Scientific’s CRMDx business. The role supports commercial, operational, and strategic initiatives, serves as primary legal counsel to the Cardiac Diagnostics business, and provides support to other CRMDx business lines and evolving priorities. The position works with business leaders and cross-functional partners to identify and manage legal risks, develop practical solutions, and enable business objectives. The position covers commercial, operational, business development, transactional, and compliance matters, coordinating with the Legal Department to deliver practical, business-focused support. It reports to the Senior Legal Director, Cardiac Rhythm Management & Diagnostics (CRMDx) and Neuromodulation.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and admission to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
At least 8 years of relevant legal experience, including advising businesses on complex commercial, regulatory, or strategic matters.
Strong understanding of federal and state laws and regulations applicable to medical device and healthcare businesses, including healthcare fraud and abuse laws and requirements governing interactions with healthcare professionals and institutions.
Experience negotiating and advising on complex commercial agreements and business transactions.
Ability to influence senior business leaders, cross-functional stakeholders, and decision-makers at various organizational levels.
Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and ability to assess legal risks and deliver practical, commercially oriented legal advice.
Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage stakeholders and manage complex matters effectively.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of complex matters, and manage competing priorities in a dynamic business environment.
Proactive and confident approach, with the ability to provide candid advice and constructive feedback to senior leadership.
High personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to compliance, ethics, and professional excellence.

Nice To Haves

Significant in-house legal experience in medical devices, healthcare technology, or another highly regulated industry.
Experience advising on legal and regulatory matters involving diagnostic services, including IDTFs, reimbursement, and related healthcare regulatory requirements.
Experience supporting product development, new product launches, and commercialization.
Experience supporting business development, M&A, and other strategic transactions.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic legal advisor to business leadership, functional managers, and other stakeholders on legal issues affecting CRMDx, its operations, and strategic objectives.
Serve as primary legal counsel to designated CRMDx business lines, providing support on commercial, operational, regulatory, and strategic matters as business needs evolve.
Collaborate with Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Quality, Sales, and other functions on commercialization strategies, product claims, promotional materials, sales training and support materials, and new product introductions.
Advise on business transactions and prepare, review, and negotiate agreements, including supply, distribution, consulting, and research agreements.
Support business development initiatives, including due diligence, strategic transactions, and integration activities.
Advise on federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, HIPAA, and requirements applicable to Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs).
Provide legal support on compliance matters, including healthcare professional interactions and business conduct, working with Global Compliance and other functions as appropriate.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and legal colleagues on litigation, investigations, dispute resolution, and other legal matters affecting the business.
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and industry developments, including FDA requirements and other healthcare regulations, and advise on their potential business impact.
Develop and provide training to division employees on relevant legal topics.