Vice President, Transformation & Business Operations
About The Position
Boston Scientific is seeking a Vice President, Transformation & Business Operations to lead AI-enabled R&D transformation and business operations across its Cardiac Rhythm Management & Diagnostics (CRMDx) organization. The executive will transform how R&D operates while strengthening business governance, portfolio execution, and operational effectiveness. A critical priority is leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve productivity, accelerate innovation, reduce development cycle times, optimize costs, and enhance quality. The role will champion evolving R&D operating models, enable AI-powered workflows, and translate new capabilities into measurable business outcomes. The position also oversees CRMDx business operations, including the integrated Program Management Office (PMO), portfolio governance, strategic planning, and business performance management. In partnership with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Digital, and other functions, the executive will drive alignment, accountability, and disciplined execution in a complex, highly regulated environment. As a member of the CRMDx business leadership team, the leader will help shape business strategy, organizational priorities, and operating models while fostering innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, life sciences, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in the medical device industry across R&D, business operations, program management, digital transformation, or related functions.
- Demonstrated success leading complex organizational transformation, including adoption of new technologies, processes, or operating models with measurable business results.
- Working understanding of AI and practical applications within engineering and product development, with the ability to champion adoption across technical organizations.
- Strong understanding of R&D, engineering, and product development processes in a regulated environment.
- Experience leading business operations, strategic planning, portfolio governance, or complex cross-functional programs within a global organization.
- Ability to build high-performing teams, influence senior leaders, and drive organizational change across functional boundaries.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to translate business priorities into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in engineering, business, technology, or a related discipline.
- Experience leading AI, automation, or digital transformation initiatives within R&D or product development.
- Experience establishing business operating models, governance processes, and performance management systems.
- Experience across product development, commercialization, and product life cycle management.
- Experience within cardiology, cardiac rhythm management, or diagnostic medical technologies.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a multiyear R&D AI roadmap with targets for productivity, development cycle time, cost, and field quality.
- Redesign end-to-end R&D workflows, embedding AI in engineering, product development, and cross-functional processes.
- Partner with R&D and functional leaders to deploy AI tools, remove adoption barriers, and sustain adoption, including addressing skills and talent needs.
- Establish governance and metrics for AI adoption and outcomes, and report progress to CRMDx leadership.
- Use enterprise AI capabilities and partners while ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and data governance requirements.
- Lead the integrated CRMDx PMO across Cardiac Rhythm Management and Cardiac Diagnostics, setting program management standards and governance.
- Partner with business and functional leaders to set portfolio priorities and align investments and resources.
- Lead strategic planning, operating reviews, and performance metrics, using data to guide decisions and resource use.
- Drive cross-functional accountability and risk management across development, regulatory approval, commercialization readiness, and life cycle management.
- Help shape CRMDx business strategy, organizational priorities, and operating models as a member of the business leadership team.
Benefits
- Core and optional employee benefits are offered; details are available at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com.
- Exempt, non-sales roles may include an annual bonus target and long-term incentives, subject to plan eligibility and other requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
