Associate Director, Preclinical Research Support

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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:
The Associate Director, Preclinical Research Support is responsible for managing and executing the pre-clinical research strategy in support of worldwide product approvals consistent with division goals including the direction, planning, execution, analysis, and interpretation of preclinical research for assigned therapeutic area. Will manage multiple programs, and interface with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Supervises other managers, supervisors, and staff members and participates in advanced planning and departmental management.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Guides achievement of project deliverables in therapeutic area(s).
• Establishes and approves scientific methods for research protocol design and implementation, data collection systems, and final reports.
• Develops and administers budgets, schedules, and performance standards, ensuring compliance.
• Drives site qualification, training, audits, and GLP compliance.
• Establishes departmental systems for regulatory compliance in pre-clinical research.
• Authors regulatory/pre-clinical submissions and facilitates pre-clinical research with internal/external groups.
• Manages and develops Pre-clinical staff, achieving outcomes through effective leadership.
• Coordinates project prioritization and plans pre-clinical resources for R&D teams.
• Conducts briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
• Acts as a coach to resolve staff performance or technical/operational issues, while developing future leaders.
• Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to pre-clinical policies and procedures.
• Attends important professional meetings nationally and internationally.
• May lead teams to achieve organizational goals, foster workplace diversity, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Manages professional employees, may occasionally manage subordinate M2/M3, M4s, sets team/department priorities and allocates resources.
• Influences the opinions and decision making of others internally or with external partners/vendor/customers to achieve department objectives; persuades peers and higher level managers (e.g. M6s-M7s) and builds consensus to take action/ adopt recommendations.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of preclinical research experience with 5 years being in the medical device industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience.
• Experience in an environment adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree (PhD, DVM, etc.)

Requisition ID: 581379

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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.