Medical Director, Medical Safety (MDMS) - Neuromodulation

Additional Location(s): US-CA-Valencia; US-FL-Tampa; US-MA-Boston; US-MA-Marlborough; US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Minneapolis; US-TX-Austin\n\nDiversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance\n\nAt Boston Scientific, we\u2019ll give you the opportunity to harness all that\u2019s 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\u2019ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you\u2019ll be supported in progressing \u2013 whatever your ambitions. \n\nAbout the role: \nBoston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.\n\nThe medical director, medical safety (MDMS) for Neuromodulation is an advocate for the patient and a champion for optimizing medical device safety throughout the product lifecycle. This role serves as a key subject matter expert supporting multiple aspects of technology development. Leveraging deep therapeutic expertise in deep brain stimulation and pain management, along with extensive procedural experience, the MDMS promotes the development of safe devices and ensures clear articulation of benefit and risk in a comprehensive and relevant manner.\n\nThis medical leadership role is responsible for providing rigorous, proactive medical safety input across the business and serves as the voice of the physician and patient in evaluating safety. The MDMS applies qualitative and quantitative scientific and medical analysis to promote patient safety, balance risk and benefit, guide strategy and drive innovation.\n\nWork model, sponsorship, relocation: \nThis role is designated as remote, allowing employees to work from a home-based office. Candidates must reside within the United States and be able to travel as business needs require. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. \n\n\u25cf Serve as a leader within a cross-functional team spanning medical safety, clinical product risk and biostatistical analytics, demonstrating high ethical standards and accountability while advocating for medical safety across internal and external stakeholders.\n\n\u25cf Provide medical safety guidance, operational support and therapeutic expertise across the product lifecycle, including new product development, risk management, clinical trial safety and medical monitoring, post-market surveillance and device performance evaluation.\n\n\u25cf Collaborate with internal partners including clinical, clinical evidence, quality, research and development, regulatory, post-market surveillance, marketing and business development to ensure comprehensive safety oversight.\n\n\u25cf Engage on behalf of Boston Scientific with investigators, regulatory bodies, key opinion leaders, physician customers, professional societies and advisory boards on matters of device performance and medical safety.\n\n\u25cf Interact with independent committees, including clinical event committees and data monitoring committees, ensuring transparent and effective exchange of safety information.\n\n\u25cf Support clinical trials through protocol development, investigator selection, training, medical monitoring, safety review, data analysis and interpretation, quality control and publication activities.\n\n\u25cf Provide therapeutic expertise across lifecycle documentation, including risk management files, clinical evidence reports, summaries of safety and clinical performance, vigilance reporting, health risk assessments and product labeling.\n\n\u25cf Lead post-market safety signal detection, assessment and reporting, partnering with field personnel and health care professionals to evaluate adverse events and device performance.\n\n\u25cf Monitor and assess adverse events to determine appropriate escalation and communication to senior leadership regarding emerging safety concerns.\n\n\u25cf Author, review and approve clinical, scientific and safety reports supporting regulatory submissions, risk management and post-market surveillance activities.\n\n\u25cf Review and approve educational and promotional materials and clinical trial protocols to ensure accuracy, alignment with standards of care and compliance with quality policies.\n\n\u25cf Contribute to evaluation, development and integration of new and acquired technologies, providing medical expertise for due diligence and strategic initiatives.\n\nQualifications:\n\nRequired qualifications:\n\n\u25cf MD degree or accepted international equivalent\n\n\u25cf Experience as a neurologist or pain management specialist\n\n\u25cf Board certified or board eligible in neurology, pain management or physical medicine and rehabilitation, or equivalent international certification\n\n\u25cf Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in good standing\n\n\u25cf Minimum of 5 years\u0027 clinical experience in neurology or pain management, or minimum of 7 years\u0027 combined clinical and industry experience in a life sciences environment\n\n\u25cf Expertise in neurology and movement disorders, including deep brain stimulation, or in interventional pain management, including spinal cord stimulation and advanced procedures\n\n\u25cf Leadership experience in a matrixed or cross-functional environment\n\n\u25cf Knowledge of clinical statistical principles\n\n\u25cf Ability to communicate complex medical concepts to diverse audiences through presentations and written reports\n\n\u25cf Knowledge of regulations and standard practices governing clinical research\n\n\u25cf Strong written and verbal communication skills\n\nPreferred qualifications:\n\n\u25cf Strong analytical skills and attention to detail\n\n\u25cf Experience within a medical device company in medical safety, medical affairs, clinical, research and development, quality or regulatory functions\n\n\u25cf Experience working in organizations with both legacy and acquired entities\n\n\u25cf Experience as a clinical investigator in a medical device research study\n\n\u25cf Experience applying risk management principles\n\n\u25cf Knowledge of global medical device regulations \n \n#LI-TM\n\nRequisition ID: 627655\n\nMinimum Salary: $ 155000\n\nMaximum Salary: $ 294500\n\nThe anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) \u2013 see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com\u2014will 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.\n\nCompensation 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).\n\nCompensation 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).\n\nFor MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.\n\nBoston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.\n\nBoston 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.\n\nPlease 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\u2019s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.\n\nAmong other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law. \n