Senior Manager of Concept Development - Electrophysiology

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

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.

Boston Scientific has been a global medical technology leader for more than 35 years. Our mission is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the quality of patient care. The Waltham-based division is a small, dynamic, fast-growing part of Boston Scientific’s Electrophysiology Division with a highly talented team supporting the development of our EP portfolio. The high-resolution 3D maps of the electrical activity of the human heart provided by our cardiac mapping system are used by physicians to diagnose and treat cardiac arrhythmia.

Purpose Statement

The Senior Manager of Concept Development will lead a high ‑ performing electrophysiology research team in identifying, developing, and validating breakthrough technologies that advance the next generation of mapping and navigation solutions. This role provides strategic direction, fosters technical excellence, and guides exploratory innovation from concept through feasibility in close partnership with clinical, marketing, software, hardware, and systems teams—ultimately shaping transformative therapies that improve outcomes for patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias.

Specific responsibilities include:

• 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%

What we’re looking for in you:

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)

Evidence of effectively leading through change and ability to succeed in fast paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Working knowledge of preclinical models and lab environment

Demonstrate a keen interest in EP, workflows, clinical features, and user experience.

Ability to define and execute advanced research roadmaps aligned with business strategy.

Experience transitioning concepts from early research → feasibility → product development.

Strong program management skills:

• Budget ownership
• Resource planning
• Timeline and milestone management
• Risk identification and mitigation

Ability to influence senior leadership and communicate complex science clearly.

Collaboration experience with:

• Clinical electrophysiologists
• Preclinical research teams
• Regulatory and quality teams
• Systems, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering groups

Experience in MedTech, ideally in:

• Electrophysiology
• Cardiac rhythm management
• Neuromodulation
• Robotics

Strong publication or patent history in relevant fields.

Demonstrated ability to:

• Identify new technology opportunities
• Drive innovation pipelines
• Evaluate external technologies and partnerships

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) with minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience

Requisition ID: 621943

Minimum Salary: $131700

Maximum Salary: $250200

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see 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. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

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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!

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