Principal Toxicologist

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MN-Mankato/Rochester; US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Minneapolis; US-MN-Minnetonka; US-MN-Plymouth

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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.

About the role:
The Principal Scientist – Medical Device Toxicologist at Boston Scientific provides technical support for toxicology and biocompatibility processes to meet global business objectives. Additionally, this position is responsible for the biological evaluation of medical device products, including the conduct of toxicological risk assessments based on data derived from extractable and leachable studies, in support of new product development and sustaining activities, as well as in support of global regulatory submissions. Global Toxicology and Biocompatibility plays a critical role in medical device development, ensuring patient safety while enabling early product development decisions, product design direction, product approvals, and market launch for product commercialization.

This is a hybrid role for minimum three times a week located in Arden Hills, MN. You will have the opportunity to discuss with your Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide support for biocompatibility processes initiated by department management and ensure biocompatibility and toxicology related information and data are accurate, reliable, and support business objectives as consistent with Global Preclinical objectives and Quality Management System requirements.
• Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality.
• Responsible for authoring biocompatibility and chemical characterization test plans, author Biocompatibility Assessments and Reports, and assessing test data and reports as necessary to support business objectives.
• Responsible for authoring toxicological risk assessments as assigned to support divisional objectives.
• Responsible for advising more junior staff on the development of Biocompatibility and chemical characterization test plans, reviewing and approving Biocompatibility Assessments and Reports, and assessing test data and reports as necessary to support business objectives, including authoring such reports as necessary.
• Maintains communications with internal customers on biocompatibility and toxicology issues, support problem-solving, and resolution related to related to biocompatibility assessments, chemical characterization, and toxicological risk assessments.
• Consults on biocompatibility, chemistry and toxicology testing and strategies related to new investigational and strategic device development programs during Technology and Product development programs (TDP/PDP).
• Provides consultation on regulatory requirements related to medical device submissions for assigned divisions and in support of corporate initiatives.
• Participates as assigned in a Biocompatibility Training Program for all functional groups of device development teams based on standards and regulatory requirements.
• May serve as a resource for biocompatibility and toxicology information for medical devices and pharmaceutical materials, which may include issues related to materials of animal origin, color additives, exposure assessments of chemicals, and other chemical toxicities.
• Advises on procedures, techniques, concepts, and approaches used at divisional levels for biocompatibility and toxicology programs.

Required qualifications:

• A BS degree in Toxicology or closely related fields (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering).
• A minimum of 10 years related experience.
• Knowledge of the biological evaluation of medical devices and / or drug-device combination products.
   

Preferred qualifications:

• A MS degree in Toxicology or closely related field (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering).Will consider candidates with an MS and 5+ years of related experience.
• A PhD degree in Toxicology or related field (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering). Willconsider candidates with an PhD and 3+ years of related experience.
• Applied knowledge and understanding of toxicology principles and best practices.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, including the toxicological evaluation of medical devicematerials.
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards and global regulatory requirements with respect to medical deviceand combination products.
• Experience with running GLP and nGLP studies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
   

Requisition ID: 594029

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement/ The foal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

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 identify, gender expression, veteran’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.