Senior Manager of Concept Development - Electrophysiology

Boston Scientific•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, diversity, and strong engineering fundamentals. Drive advanced technology innovation by identifying, developing, and validating novel concepts that expand the EP portfolio and strengthen R&D capabilities. Set strategic direction by partnering with EP Franchise leadership to define priorities, shape the product pipeline, and communicate progress to senior management. Provide technical leadership across exploratory research, technology development, and product development, ensuring robust strategies and high‑quality deliverables. Build and maintain strong physician collaborations to deeply understand customer needs and integrate clinical insights into concept design and evaluation. Strengthen cross‑functional partnerships with pre‑clinical, clinical, software, hardware, and systems teams to identify risks, resolve technical challenges, and achieve program success. Drive functional excellence and continuous improvement by promoting best practices, staying current with industry trends, and elevating R&D execution. Manage organizational resources, including staffing, budgeting, and project planning, to ensure efficient utilization and alignment with strategic goals. Oversee intellectual property strategy and manage external collaborations, contracts, and technology opportunities. Coach, mentor, and develop talent, providing routine feedback and supporting career growth through structured performance and development processes. Deep dive technically where needed while keeping a broad perspective. Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action. Travel expectations 15-30% Working knowledge of preclinical models and lab environment Evaluate external technologies and partnerships

Requirements

Demonstrated success in: Setting research strategy and scientific direction
Building high‑performance teams
Conducting performance reviews, coaching, and career development
Fostering cross‑functional collaboration (R&D, clinical, regulatory, marketing)
Ability to define and execute advanced research roadmaps aligned with business strategy.
Experience transitioning concepts from early research → feasibility → product development.
Budget ownership
Resource planning
Timeline and milestone management
Risk identification and mitigation
Ability to influence senior leadership and communicate complex science clearly.
Clinical electrophysiologists
Preclinical research teams
Regulatory and quality teams
Systems, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering groups
Electrophysiology
Cardiac rhythm management
Neuromodulation
Robotics

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists
Drive advanced technology innovation by identifying, developing, and validating novel concepts
Set strategic direction by partnering with EP Franchise leadership
Provide technical leadership across exploratory research, technology development, and product development
Build and maintain strong physician collaborations
Strengthen cross‑functional partnerships with pre‑clinical, clinical, software, hardware, and systems teams
Drive functional excellence and continuous improvement
Manage organizational resources, including staffing, budgeting, and project planning
Oversee intellectual property strategy and manage external collaborations, contracts, and technology opportunities
Coach, mentor, and develop talent