AddressAdditional Locations: US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MA-Boston
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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.
This position is available in Arden Hills, Minnesota and Waltham, Massachusetts.
About the role
The Senior Program Manager is responsible for business analysis, operational planning, process improvement, and the globalization of products as they are launched in different geographies around the world. This specific role is focused on New Product Development within the EP Division and will report to a Director of Program Management. This position will be high visibility and is responsible for ongoing reporting to Senior Management on progress and outstanding risks for the entire program.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develops implementation plans outlining work plans, timelines, roles and resources for various projects.
- Identifies and leads implementation team including local representatives.
- Works with functional team members to ensure that all supporting infrastructure including program guidelines, processes, training programs, organizational structure and new roles are developed and communicated.
- Produces business cases, budgets and reports for project direct spend and cross-project resource management.
- Provides advice, assistance and direction to project teams and management, when required to assist with problem recognition, review, and resolution.
- Develops and delivers project recommendations to stakeholders related to globalization of products.
- Provides mentorship to other employees when appropriate.
- Documents specific country & business system requirements by writing documents, reports, and memos for knowledge sharing of best practices of global product distribution
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of project management experience, including 3+ years of program management experience. Extensive cross-functional leadership experience highly relevant to the role is also considered in lieu of direct PM experience.
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in a Science or Commerce-related field, accompanied by a technical background.
- An excellent understanding of Operations and systems (ERP; MRP; BOM; ordering management; transfer to manufacturing; production tools; quality systems) in the medical device industry.
- Understanding of analytical and financial aspects in managing assigned projects.
- Influential leadership skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to collect information from multiple sources and the ability to synthesize, integrate, and resolve conflicting requirements and cross-functional issues.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of people at all levels of the organization within a variety of departments and business units.
- Ability to exercise a flexible mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA and/or PMP certification.
- Experience leading a small team of project managers.
- Cross-functional experience in the areas of R&D, Commercial, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Manufacturing
- Knowledge of regulations and standards related to medical devices (e.g., FDA, ISO, QSR design controls).
Requisition ID: 577879
As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.
So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!
