Senior Manager, Field Scientific Affairs

Boston Scientific • Arden Hills, MN

7h • $144,200 - $274,000 • Remote

About The Position

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated, strategic Field Scientific Affairs Manager specializing in cardiovascular medicine within Boston Scientific’s Rhythm Solutions division. In this role, you will lead key initiatives in KOL engagement, clinical research, publications, and field intelligence for the Scientific Affairs team. This business-critical role requires strong business acumen, a solid clinical background, and the ability to build strategic partnerships with sales leadership to align scientific priorities with customer needs, field execution, and business objectives. Key responsibilities include building relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals, identifying unmet needs and scientific gaps in research and clinical practice, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver field and clinical insights. As the scientific bridge between Boston Scientific and Electrophysiology and Interventional Cardiology customers, you will maintain deep knowledge of the Rhythm Solutions portfolio, remain current on emerging literature and clinical data in cardiac electrophysiology and left atrial appendage closure, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to advance scientific excellence and improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of success in the medical device industry; experience in clinical, scientific communications, Medical Affairs, medical education, R&D, medical sales, or field clinical engineering preferred OR Minimum of 6 years of clinical practice experience in a relevant specialty area (e.g. Electrophysiology, Structural Heart, Cardiovascular Medicine)
• Demonstrated communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and internal partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Ability to travel extensively while leveraging mobile technology and cloud-based applications to manage work effectively.
• Willingness to travel upto 75% travel domestically - overnight travel included.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred (DNP, PA, PhD, PharmD, MD, MBA, MSc, MS, MHA, M.Bus, or MASc).
• Demonstrated clinical and scientific background in cardiology, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data to diverse stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of clinical trial processes, scientific methodology, and evidence-based medicine.
• Technical or clinical knowledge of electrophysiology preferred.
• Experience in using customer relationship management (CRM) systems (e.g., Veeva CRM, Salesforce, or equivalent) to document scientific engagements and activities.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools, literature review platforms, and digital scientific engagement technologies.
• Strategic experience developing account- or product-level clinical customer engagement plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead non-promotional scientific exchange with HCPs, including KOLs and regional thought leaders, on clinical outcomes, product differentiation, comparative-effectiveness data, unmet needs, product benefits, and relevant corporate initiatives.
• Synthesize and communicate field-based clinical insights to inform evidence planning and strategic decisions.
• Independently review and interpret clinical trial, real-world, and post-market data while staying current on research, publications, and emerging trends in cardiac electrophysiology to provide timely scientific guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate complex scientific information clearly to KOLs and HCPs to ensure understanding of the benefits and clinical utility of the Rhythm Solutions portfolio.
• Develop, build, and maintain trusted strategic relationships with KOLs, HCPs, investigators, and scientific experts across electrophysiology and interventional cardiology.
• Apply objective scientific criteria to identify and prioritize physicians and researchers for company-sponsored activities and incorporate them into an adaptive Scientific Affairs plan.
• Engage stakeholders in thoughtful scientific dialogue that challenges current thinking, surfaces unmet clinical and evidence needs, and supports informed decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with Clinical, Marketing, R&D, Medical Education, and Compliance to develop compliant stakeholder engagement strategies aligned to scientific, clinical, and business priorities.
• Gather and synthesize stakeholder insights to identify emerging needs, trends, and opportunities, and translate those insights into recommendations that influence clinical, scientific, and business decisions.
• Facilitate investigator-sponsored study (ISR) submissions through the approval committee, including presenting study concepts and communicating committee decisions.
• Support site identification, feasibility, and enrollment for Boston Scientific-sponsored clinical trials.
• Identify knowledge gaps and opportunities for further investigation to support evidence generation and dissemination strategies.
• Collaborate with Scientific Affairs to align evidence planning, clinical evidence messaging, and dissemination strategies.
• Strategic thinking and planning, with strong project leadership and clinical acumen.
• Executive presence in discussing clinical data, disease trends, and treatment landscapes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, shifting timelines, and resource constraints.
• Strong operational discipline, attention to detail, and execution focus.
• Strong leadership, communication, change management, and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role.
• Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.
• At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.
• Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
• Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed