Senior Preclinical Research Associate

bostonscientific•Valencia, MA

1d•$86,600 - $164,500•Hybrid

About The Position

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions. About the role: The Boston Scientific Preclinical Operations and Study Management (POSM) team supports all product lines throughout all phases of the product development cycle. The Research Associate plays a key role by serving as a preclinical expert in multiple capacities to support successful product development, launch, and post-market initiatives. Work model, sponsorship, relocation: At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field.
5+ years' experience in Preclinical or related field.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Endoscopy, Urology, Neuromodulation, Cardiology, or Electrophysiology.
Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and technical writing skills.
Highly motivated and able to work in a semi-independent or independent manner in a collaborative team-based environment.
Knowledge of GLP regulations is desirable.
Experience with regulatory body submissions, including FDA, EU MDR, PMDA, or NMPA.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, and other data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Serve as a preclinical expert to R&D core teams, Marketing, Regulatory, and other functions on long-term project objectives, including preclinical regulatory strategy and in vivo/ex vivo study design.
Effectively communicate preclinical strategy and study design to project stakeholders.
Independently develop preclinical in vivo/ex vivo study designs based on device and technology needs.
Participate in and collaborate with POSM colleagues in the vendor selection process of preclinical test sites and their management.
Provide oversight and serve as a liaison during study execution to ensure study integrity, timelines, and budgets are met and communicated to appropriate stakeholders, including for multi-site studies.
Participate in and/or lead preclinical study planning and execution, including protocol development, study execution, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
Serve as a mentor to junior team members, as applicable.
Assist in the development of translational models by working closely with internal and external resources.
Build strong, trusted relationships and contribute to cross-functional collaboration across the preclinical department and other stakeholder functions.
Demonstrate a passion for learning, sharing, and innovation in the preclinical space.