Boston Scientific Gruppe
Sr. Upstream Product Manager
Boston Scientific Gruppe, Osseo, Minnesota, United States, 55311
About the role:
As an Upstream Product Manager supporting Boston Scientific’s Interventional Oncology portfolio, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our products—from identifying unmet clinical needs to guiding new innovations through development and into commercialization. Leveraging your strategic insight and customer‑centric mindset, you will translate market intelligence and clinical feedback into actionable product strategies that drive impactful outcomes for patients and providers. This is a highly visible role that requires cross‑functional collaboration, customer engagement, and strong leadership to influence key business decisions.
Work Mode: At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.
Sponsorship: Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.
Your responsibilities will include: Strategic planning & market insight:
Lead market analysis to identify unmet clinical needs and emerging industry trends
Define product vision and strategy based on Voice of Customer (VOC) research and competitive intelligence
Collaborate with R&D to provide product design inputs and support feasibility assessment activities
Drive the new product development process, including concept evaluation, feature optimization, and launch planning
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders (Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, Sales, and Education) to ensure alignment and execution across functions
Lead product lifecycle planning and portfolio strategy initiatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), advisory boards, and physician customers
Facilitate user needs workshops and incorporate customer feedback into upstream product development
Serve as the voice of the customer in cross‑functional forums and internal development meetings
Training & enablement:
Contribute to upstream marketing training programs, including content development and facilitation
Share best practices across the organization and provide informal mentorship to junior team members
Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or business
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data and translate into actionable insights
Proven cross‑functional collaboration skills, including experience working with global teams
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Willingness to travel up to 30%, including international travel
Preferred qualifications:
MBA or other advanced degree
4 years' experience in marketing, with at least 3 years in upstream product marketing within the medical device industry preferred
Experience in interventional oncology, embolization therapies, or image‑guided interventions
Exposure to hybrid roles encompassing forecasting, sustaining work, or quality oversight
Participation in leadership development programs, training integration efforts, or cardiology‑focused initiatives
Compensation Requisition ID:
614650
Minimum Salary:
$94,200
Maximum Salary:
$179,000
The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com — will 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, licensure, and certifications.
For MA positions:
It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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 identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
Job Segment: Senior Product Manager, Marketing Manager, Product Manager, PLM, Operations, Marketing, Management
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Work Mode: At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.
Sponsorship: Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.
Your responsibilities will include: Strategic planning & market insight:
Lead market analysis to identify unmet clinical needs and emerging industry trends
Define product vision and strategy based on Voice of Customer (VOC) research and competitive intelligence
Collaborate with R&D to provide product design inputs and support feasibility assessment activities
Drive the new product development process, including concept evaluation, feature optimization, and launch planning
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders (Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, Sales, and Education) to ensure alignment and execution across functions
Lead product lifecycle planning and portfolio strategy initiatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), advisory boards, and physician customers
Facilitate user needs workshops and incorporate customer feedback into upstream product development
Serve as the voice of the customer in cross‑functional forums and internal development meetings
Training & enablement:
Contribute to upstream marketing training programs, including content development and facilitation
Share best practices across the organization and provide informal mentorship to junior team members
Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or business
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data and translate into actionable insights
Proven cross‑functional collaboration skills, including experience working with global teams
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Willingness to travel up to 30%, including international travel
Preferred qualifications:
MBA or other advanced degree
4 years' experience in marketing, with at least 3 years in upstream product marketing within the medical device industry preferred
Experience in interventional oncology, embolization therapies, or image‑guided interventions
Exposure to hybrid roles encompassing forecasting, sustaining work, or quality oversight
Participation in leadership development programs, training integration efforts, or cardiology‑focused initiatives
Compensation Requisition ID:
614650
Minimum Salary:
$94,200
Maximum Salary:
$179,000
The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com — will 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, licensure, and certifications.
For MA positions:
It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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 identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
Job Segment: Senior Product Manager, Marketing Manager, Product Manager, PLM, Operations, Marketing, Management
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