R&D Engineer II - Electrophysiology

Additional Location(s):  N/A

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.

The Therapy Systems and Preclinical Team is growing and has an exciting opportunity for an R&D Engineer II supporting Electrophysiology preclinical work within the Cardiology division. Electrophysiology is an exciting growth driver for BSC. With the acquisition of FARAPULSE Inc., Boston Scientific will strengthen its leadership in Personalized EP Solutions, with a strong focus in Atrial Fibrillation.

This role supports key new product development product lines with high visibility which will provide the right candidate with excellent growth potential. The R&D role will be a key team member in the development and integration of new catheter-based technologies for improving the safety, effectiveness, and usability of ablation devices in the field of cardiac arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Create a strong team culture around high expectations & high performance 

• Facilitate crisp decision making around key technical issues 

• Provide clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates 

• Leverage internal/external partners as necessary to achieve project objectives 

• Lead the design & execution of preclinical protocols and studies to drive data-based decisions 

• Develop novel improvements to products or processes resulting in expansion of BSC’s Intellectual Property portfolio in key strategic areas. 

• Successfully completes work in one or more of the following: technology development, product design and development, bench & preclinical studies. 

• Understand ablation output and therapeutic performance to guide product development and scientific knowledge surrounding products 

• May interface with Physicians to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices 

• Works cooperatively with quality, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success. 

Required Qualifications:  

• 3-5 Years of experience within the Medical Device industry/ preclinical research facility with BS degree, 0-3 Years with MS or PhD 

• Strong experimental design & preclinical research skills 

• Expertise in experimental design & execution to mimic physiological conditions  

• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources.  

• Excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong leadership skills 

• Success working on a team and developing practical solutions to complex and difficult problems. 

• Solid statistical analysis and signal processing knowledge 

• Hands-on approach to problem solving 

• Proven self-starter who runs towards critical issues, ambiguous requirements, or loosely defined challenges with a demonstrated ability to rally teams to achieve business results. 

• Ability to research literature and develop clinical understanding with technical credibility to develop a strategy for regulatory submission 

Requisition ID: 589958

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal 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.