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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 Associate Manager, Packaging R&D supports both Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICTx) and Peripheral Interventions (PI) divisions. This position works with cross-functional global teams to support many commercial product types across multiple divisions and manufacturing sites. In a Hybrid work mode, the Packaging R&D Supervisor will manage and support a team of engineers and technicians apply Packaging R&D principles and directives across projects including packaging design, design changes and enhancements, standards compliance, and cost-reduction improvement efforts.

This is a hybrid position based out of Arden Hills, MN with the expectation to be on-site 3 days a week.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supervise 5+ direct reports (engineers and/or technicians) in Packaging R&D including assignment and operational oversight of small to medium projects within the Sustaining organization.
Technical and developmental strategy for direct reports. Develops direct reports by securing appropriate training, technical coaching, assigning progressively challenging tasks and conducting performance reviews.
Monitor daily work operations and provide direction and guidance (technical and professional) to staff to achieve project goals.
Lead and participate in Packaging R&D initiatives. Influence implementation of packaging changes/requirements to commercial devices.
Supports the execution and documentation of Packaging R&D activities.
Determines project staff assignments and schedules work to meet completion dates and project deliverables.
Drives the development and continuous improvement of department tools and methodologies.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, or equivalent.
7+ years of Packaging R&D experience
2+ years of direct or indirect supervisory experience
ISO 11607, relevant ASTM and ISTA standards, and Quality System understanding and demonstrated use
Travel approximately

Preferred qualifications:

3+ years medical device experience
Strong communication skills (verbal & written) and presentation skills
Problem solver, capable of facilitating the problem-solving process & driving issues to closure
Excellent organizational and planning skills; drives for results
Ability to collaborate and work with global teams
Established supervisorial or equivalent leadership experience

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Requisition ID: 587084

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.

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