Boston Scientific
Principal Performance Improvement Specialist
Boston Scientific, Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States, 55345
Principal Performance Improvement Specialist
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 This Role:
As a Principal Performance Improvement Specialist, you will support the Urology division, serving as a strategic resource to lead cross-functional performance improvement projects, and drive the development of a sustainable, agile, high-performance culture. In this role, you will work with Urology divisional and functional leaders and stakeholders to drive improvement in key processes and systems and identify and support productivity opportunities across the Urology franchises. Work Mode:
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Minnetonka, MN or Marlborough, MA office at least 3 days per week. Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Partner with leadership to develop performance improvement strategies, goals, and execution plans. Identify, develop, and execute performance improvement programs and projects utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies. Perform or coach charter creation and scoping, root cause analysis, solution development, and program plan roadmaps. Facilitate workshops for small and large teams. Champion/assist or lead change management efforts for programs and projects within your responsibility Contribute to, design and/or provide training on structured problem-solving methodologies. Assist with coaching performance improvement projects lead by others as needed across the division. Collaborate with leaders and their organization/function to inspire a continuous improvement culture by deploying process improvement/operational excellence roadmaps, methods, and tools across the business. Influence key stakeholders to engage and participate in improvement activities essential to process and system improvement. Partner with leaders, champions, and employees to share best practices to further accelerate the rate of improvement. What We're Looking For In You:
Demonstrated history of successful performance improvement leadership and execution across multiple projects. Passion for both the technical process of problem-solving and the people side of change. Comfort in gray spaces and dealing with ambiguity. Strong analytical acumen with the ability to make a significant contribution to performance improvement. Self-starter and entrepreneurial/consultant mindset. Ability to build enthusiasm for change. Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills. Requirements:
5+ years of Lean/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement related experience. BS/BA Degree in Engineering/Business or related field, Advanced degree preferred. Certification in standard problem-solving methodologies. Domestic and international travel of about 10%. Highly Preferred Requirements:
Black Belt/Master Black Belt Certifications in Lean/Six Sigma and Project Management preferred. Medical Device experience or experience in a highly regulated industry. Preferred Requirement:
Experience in developing and/or delivering standardized problem-solving training. Change management certification, or experience in applying change management principles. Project Management/PMP certification.
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 This Role:
As a Principal Performance Improvement Specialist, you will support the Urology division, serving as a strategic resource to lead cross-functional performance improvement projects, and drive the development of a sustainable, agile, high-performance culture. In this role, you will work with Urology divisional and functional leaders and stakeholders to drive improvement in key processes and systems and identify and support productivity opportunities across the Urology franchises. Work Mode:
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Minnetonka, MN or Marlborough, MA office at least 3 days per week. Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Partner with leadership to develop performance improvement strategies, goals, and execution plans. Identify, develop, and execute performance improvement programs and projects utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies. Perform or coach charter creation and scoping, root cause analysis, solution development, and program plan roadmaps. Facilitate workshops for small and large teams. Champion/assist or lead change management efforts for programs and projects within your responsibility Contribute to, design and/or provide training on structured problem-solving methodologies. Assist with coaching performance improvement projects lead by others as needed across the division. Collaborate with leaders and their organization/function to inspire a continuous improvement culture by deploying process improvement/operational excellence roadmaps, methods, and tools across the business. Influence key stakeholders to engage and participate in improvement activities essential to process and system improvement. Partner with leaders, champions, and employees to share best practices to further accelerate the rate of improvement. What We're Looking For In You:
Demonstrated history of successful performance improvement leadership and execution across multiple projects. Passion for both the technical process of problem-solving and the people side of change. Comfort in gray spaces and dealing with ambiguity. Strong analytical acumen with the ability to make a significant contribution to performance improvement. Self-starter and entrepreneurial/consultant mindset. Ability to build enthusiasm for change. Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills. Requirements:
5+ years of Lean/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement related experience. BS/BA Degree in Engineering/Business or related field, Advanced degree preferred. Certification in standard problem-solving methodologies. Domestic and international travel of about 10%. Highly Preferred Requirements:
Black Belt/Master Black Belt Certifications in Lean/Six Sigma and Project Management preferred. Medical Device experience or experience in a highly regulated industry. Preferred Requirement:
Experience in developing and/or delivering standardized problem-solving training. Change management certification, or experience in applying change management principles. Project Management/PMP certification.