Clinical Product Risk Intern

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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.

About the role:

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-four days per week.

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers

Relocation and housing assistance may be available to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time

As a Clinical Product Risk Intern, you will support the Product Risk Management team at Boston Scientific in maintaining and improving processes that ensure the safety and performance of our medical devices throughout their lifecycle. This role is ideal for students interested in medical device design, quality engineering, regulatory compliance, or medical field, and provides exposure to the principles of risk management and safety evaluation within the medical device industry.

Working under the guidance of experienced Product Risk Specialists, the intern will contribute to data review, documentation updates, and process improvement initiatives that support compliance with global regulatory requirements and internal quality systems.  

Your responsibilities will include:

• Learn about the product development and risk management process for medical devices.
• Support the organization and maintenance of product risk documentation.
• Assist in reviewing and summarizing technical or safety data relevant to product performance.
• Help perform document quality checks, and formatting to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Participate in team meetings and learn how risk management integrates with cross-functional groups (e.g., R&D, Quality, Clinical, Regulatory).
• Gain exposure to applicable standards and frameworks, such as ISO 14971 and the FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820).
• Develop foundational knowledge of risk management practices in the medical device industry.
• Gain experience interpreting technical and clinical information related to product safety.
• Learn how to contribute to cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environment.
• Build a strong understanding of how Boston Scientific ensures product quality, safety, and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Must graduate between Fall 2026 – Spring 2027

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate level degree majoring in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or Bioengineering

• Must be able to commit to one of the following full internship program periods: May 18th – August 7th OR May 26th – August 14th
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the Marlborough, MA, Boston Scientific Corporate location

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in medical device development, product safety, or quality systems.
• Strong data analysis skills
• Familiarity with regulatory or quality standards such as ISO 13485 or ISO 14971.
• Experience reviewing or summarizing technical or scientific literature.

Requisition ID: 622967

Minimum Salary: $43368

Maximum Salary: $73736

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.

Compensation for non-exempt (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 exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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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!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.