Associate Medical Director - MD (Interventional Cardiology)

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

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.

**This role requires candidates to work in hybrid capability (three days a week) at our BSC office location in Minnesota/Marlborough**

About the role:
The Associate Medical Director will be responsible for guiding and shaping clinical trials in the Interventional Cardiology Division by rigorously and creatively applying scientific and medical expertise to guide strategy, optimize execution, ensure patient safety and drive innovation.
 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing medical and scientific guidance to clinical project teams regarding clinical trial strategy, design, and execution.
• Collaborating with clinical trial teams to develop study protocols and case report forms, select investigators, train internal and external personnel, monitor patient safety throughout the course of a study, and analyze and interpret study results.
• Interacting with FDA and other global regulatory agencies to support approval of clinical trials as well as product approvals and reimbursement.
• Working with external physician leaders and BSC medical writers to author scientific presentations and manuscripts.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key thought leaders in the medical community.
• Attending and participating in local, national, and international medical conferences.
• Responsible for determining the escalation of safety issues for communication and action to senior leadership; interacting with senior management concerning significant safety matters.
• Responsible for providing therapeutic area expertise to Research and Development, Medical Education, Risk Management and Marketing/Sales teams throughout the device life cycle.
• Contributing to the application and development of new technologies to solve complex medical problems, including providing medical input and clinical due diligence to new product development and business development teams for new products and potential acquisitions.

 
Required qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in the practice OR 7 years of combined clinical/industry work experience within a life sciences company and clinical environment.
• MD/DO degree (or accepted international equivalent).
• Expert knowledge of and experience in Cardiology and/or Interventional Cardiology.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to convey complex medical concepts to a wide audience both internal and external to the company, across multiple levels of seniority, through formal and informal presentations and written reports.
• General, working knowledge of the regulations and standard practices governing clinical research.
• General, working knowledge of clinical statistical principles.

  Preferred qualifications:     

• Past experience within a medical device company in one of the following functions: medical safety, medical affairs, clinical, R&D, quality, or regulatory. 
• Prior experience as a clinical investigator in a medical device clinical research study.
• Experience applying principles of risk management.

Requisition ID: 587902

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.