Principal Strategy Manager, PCI Guidance

Boston Scientific • Maple Grove, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Strategy Manager, PCI Guidance, is an individual contributor who shapes and executes the long-term strategy for the PCIG Franchise. The role partners with franchise leadership to translate market, customer, competitive, clinical, and business insights into actionable growth strategies and portfolio investment decisions. It leads franchise strategic planning, portfolio strategy and prioritization, and identification and assessment of organic and inorganic growth opportunities. The position calls for a strong understanding of interventional cardiology, emerging technologies, competitive dynamics, and customer needs, along with analytical capability, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

This is an on-site position at Boston Scientific’s Arbor Lakes facility in Maple Grove, Minnesota, requiring work in the office four to five days per week. The role requires approximately 10% travel, potentially including international travel. Boston Scientific will not offer or assume employment visa sponsorship for this position. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, health care, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in business strategy, strategic marketing, portfolio management, business development, or consulting within the health care or medical device industry.
• Experience in strategic planning, portfolio strategy, new product development, or business development.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including market assessments, revenue forecasting, and business case development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10%, including potential international travel.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or another advanced degree.
• Medical device industry experience, particularly in interventional cardiology.
• Experience developing franchise-level strategies and evaluating portfolio investments and business development opportunities.
• Strong understanding of clinical, competitive, and technological trends within the medical device industry.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex market and business insights into actionable strategies and influence senior-level decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the PCIG Franchise strategic plan, aligning market opportunities, competitive dynamics, portfolio priorities, and long-term growth objectives.
• Own franchise portfolio strategy by identifying portfolio gaps, investment priorities, and opportunities to strengthen competitive advantage.
• Identify and evaluate business development opportunities, including acquisitions, partnerships, and emerging technologies that support franchise growth.
• Lead strategic and market assessments for potential investments, including market attractiveness, competitive positioning, strategic fit, and financial value.
• Partner with Marketing, R&D, Clinical, Finance, and Program Management to identify, advocate for, and prioritize new product development opportunities.
• Drive portfolio planning and investment prioritization using market analysis, customer insights, clinical evidence, and financial assessments.
• Lead the strategic elements of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), aligning near-term priorities with the franchise’s long-range strategy.
• Partner with Finance to develop market models, long-range forecasts, business cases, and financial analyses to support investment decisions.
• Maintain a forward-looking understanding of market trends, customer needs, competitive activities, and emerging technologies to identify organic and inorganic growth opportunities.
• Support business planning and portfolio governance processes, including strategic plans, investment boards, and portfolio reviews.
• Develop and communicate strategic recommendations to franchise leadership, driving alignment on priorities, investment decisions, and strategic tradeoffs.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives and influence stakeholders to advance franchise growth priorities.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Core and optional employee benefits are offered; specific benefits are not listed.
• Exempt, non-sales compensation may include an annual bonus target and long-term incentives, subject to plan eligibility and other requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal