Senior R&D Manager, Software/Firmware | Gestionnaire principal(e), R-D, logiciels/micrologiciels

Boston Scientific • Montreal, QC

5d • CA$109,900 - CA$218,300 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic Senior R&D Manager to lead the Software/Firmware component of our innovative Pulsed-Field Ablation (PFA) product. This role is ideal for individuals with expertise in Medical Device/Medical Technology software product development and a passion for cutting-edge technology. You will drive the Software/Firmware aspects of our industry-leading PFA product and make a significant impact as a People Manager within our progressive R&D team. This is a hands-on management position responsible for directing the activities of the Software and Firmware engineering group, focusing on new product development and the improvement of existing products. As Senior R&D Manager (Software/Firmware), you will lead and be part of a high-performance team responsible for the design, implementation, and testing of Software/Firmware medical systems and their associated devices within our Electrophysiology Pulsed Field Ablation portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Information Systems or Computer Science or Engineering or relevant field
• Experience in software/firmware development (C/C++, embedded systems, RTOS) and understanding of hardware/software integration.
• 7+ years of work experience in software or hardware engineering
• 4+ years of experience in leading people, preferably Software/Firmware teams
• Experience in medical device or other highly regulated industry (i.e. aerospace, defense, or other)
• Demonstrated strong cross-functional collaboration, influence without authority, and project/task management enabling highly effective teams
• Experience with managing budgets and deadlines
• Passion for understanding the end user environment with a fluency in design validation and usability to confirm design solutions
• Personal drive, individual accountability and a strong bias for action
• Strong personal credibility and excellent communication skills
• Exceptional communication skills, fluent in both written and spoken English

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing medical devices from early stage through full product launch and sustaining
• SCRUM Master
• Experience in electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, structural heart or a comparable intracardiac technology
• Fluency in the IEC 60601 standards
• Working proficiency in French

Responsibilities

• Manage a talented team of engineers working on software and firmware development for PFA technology.
• Lead Software/Firmware teams in achieving organizational and functional goals. Guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports, and if applicable, drive those practices throughout their organization.
• Collaborate with senior technical leaders, project management, and inter-disciplinary partners.
• Develop detailed work plans, objectives, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Monitor and troubleshoot performance and schedule issues. Support and enable the team to achieve objectives.
• Oversee development processes to ensure compliance with industry standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Build strategic partnerships and effectively collaborate cross-functionally to further departmental and organizational objectives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, clinical, regulatory, etc.) to ensure alignment, resolve challenges, and meet milestones.
• Work across multiple design/product workstreams to resolve complex problems with robust technical solutions. Consider all critical aspects of product design during decision making including patient safety, clinical practice, high-level product performance, and product manufacturability.
• Lead by example and motivate and inspire other technical team members in the program.
• Create a strong team culture around high expectations and high performance.
• Demonstrate effective change management leadership.
• Provide clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• The anticipated compensation 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.
• Compensation for 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 salaried, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
• Compensation for sales roles is governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).

What This Job Offers

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