Boston Scientific
R&D Eng - M3
Boston Scientific - Dorado, Puerto Rico, United States, 00646
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R&D Engineer Manager - M3
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation technologies help patients manage chronic pain and neurological conditions. Our solutions include WaveWriter Alpha Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Systems to treat chronic pain and Vercise Genus Deep Brain Stimulation System to treat movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease. At Boston Scientific Neuromodulation, we're dedicated to working closely with physicians and patients to develop a broad range of solutions that are meaningful, industry-leading, and customizable to improve the quality of life for millions of individuals across the globe. About the Role:
As an R&D Mechanical Engineer Manager, you will lead a team of engineers in the research, design, development, and improvement of medical devices. Provides engineering supervision and technical leadership to employees who are responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating new product development projects. Ensures that program objectives are determined and met, logistics are effectively coordinated, and budgets are adhered to. Responsibilities:
Manage the R&D Engineering team for device development, inclusive of existing and future disruptive solutions. Use cross-functional input from Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Health Economics, Operations, along with external Voice of Customer (VOC) input to develop therapeutic implant requirements and to shape the division's long-term product portfolio strategy. Partner with our internal teams to establish a 10-year vision for optimal solutions and to accelerate near-term projects which move the industry in that direction. Drive an accelerated Product Life Cycle Process for all Neuromodulation projects, with a strong focus on agile development and commercializing in a competitive timeframe. Proactively manage R&D performance goals and portfolio investments (exploratory, technology development, and product development). Support business development strategy to identify external products, technologies, and intellectual property to accelerate growth as well target recommendations, financial case, and integration planning. Provide vision, direction, and prioritization in managing a funnel of exploratory implant development projects, with an agile and robust approach. Partner closely with project managers to understand priorities and assign supporting resources to achieve R&D goals and deliverables. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and resolve technical issues. Empower and support teams in problem-solving, in pursuit of efficient technical decisions. Create a culture of recognition and communication, where ideas, innovations, and accomplishments are valued. Empower teams and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives. Set performance expectations and ensure a culture of high-performance, collaboration, and winning spirit. Provide guidance and training to staff, assist to attain career goals, motivate individuals to achieve results, and recruit to maintain a high-performing team. Develop and ensure implant development budgets and schedules meet business needs/objectives. Engage physicians, patients, sales reps, marketing, and others to collect feedback for devices under development. Deliver meaningful innovation and submit novel intellectual property. Deliver designs that meet goals such as for performance, standards, manufacturability, reliability, and cost. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline. 7+ years of experience in engineering with involvement with the new product development process. Experience as a hands-on design engineer in the medical device industry. 3 years of experience in leadership or management of engineering teams. Experience leading complex projects. Knowledge in Statistical Analysis. Ability to connect authentically with all levels and types of employees, drive high levels of engagement and build a culture of high performance and inclusion. Fully Bilingual
Spanish & English. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with customer engagement, collaboration and interface, support of clinical trials, advisory boards, customer field visits, innovation visits, etc. Experience in product portfolio management; evaluating customer needs, investment decisions & trade-offs, evaluating performance and course-correcting. Proven ability to drive change successfully. Passionate about creating an environment that fosters curiosity, continuous improvement, learning, accountability, knowledge sharing, problem solving, speaking candidly, and create a safe environment for people to challenge. Strong track record of working globally and cross-functionally across an organizational matrix. Builds strong collaborative stakeholder relationships. Ability to attract & develop diverse talent, especially in developing new capabilities in a team needed to meet constantly evolving business strategies. Experience managing vendor/partner relationships involved in any aspect of the product development process.
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation technologies help patients manage chronic pain and neurological conditions. Our solutions include WaveWriter Alpha Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Systems to treat chronic pain and Vercise Genus Deep Brain Stimulation System to treat movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease. At Boston Scientific Neuromodulation, we're dedicated to working closely with physicians and patients to develop a broad range of solutions that are meaningful, industry-leading, and customizable to improve the quality of life for millions of individuals across the globe. About the Role:
As an R&D Mechanical Engineer Manager, you will lead a team of engineers in the research, design, development, and improvement of medical devices. Provides engineering supervision and technical leadership to employees who are responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating new product development projects. Ensures that program objectives are determined and met, logistics are effectively coordinated, and budgets are adhered to. Responsibilities:
Manage the R&D Engineering team for device development, inclusive of existing and future disruptive solutions. Use cross-functional input from Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Health Economics, Operations, along with external Voice of Customer (VOC) input to develop therapeutic implant requirements and to shape the division's long-term product portfolio strategy. Partner with our internal teams to establish a 10-year vision for optimal solutions and to accelerate near-term projects which move the industry in that direction. Drive an accelerated Product Life Cycle Process for all Neuromodulation projects, with a strong focus on agile development and commercializing in a competitive timeframe. Proactively manage R&D performance goals and portfolio investments (exploratory, technology development, and product development). Support business development strategy to identify external products, technologies, and intellectual property to accelerate growth as well target recommendations, financial case, and integration planning. Provide vision, direction, and prioritization in managing a funnel of exploratory implant development projects, with an agile and robust approach. Partner closely with project managers to understand priorities and assign supporting resources to achieve R&D goals and deliverables. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and resolve technical issues. Empower and support teams in problem-solving, in pursuit of efficient technical decisions. Create a culture of recognition and communication, where ideas, innovations, and accomplishments are valued. Empower teams and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives. Set performance expectations and ensure a culture of high-performance, collaboration, and winning spirit. Provide guidance and training to staff, assist to attain career goals, motivate individuals to achieve results, and recruit to maintain a high-performing team. Develop and ensure implant development budgets and schedules meet business needs/objectives. Engage physicians, patients, sales reps, marketing, and others to collect feedback for devices under development. Deliver meaningful innovation and submit novel intellectual property. Deliver designs that meet goals such as for performance, standards, manufacturability, reliability, and cost. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline. 7+ years of experience in engineering with involvement with the new product development process. Experience as a hands-on design engineer in the medical device industry. 3 years of experience in leadership or management of engineering teams. Experience leading complex projects. Knowledge in Statistical Analysis. Ability to connect authentically with all levels and types of employees, drive high levels of engagement and build a culture of high performance and inclusion. Fully Bilingual
Spanish & English. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with customer engagement, collaboration and interface, support of clinical trials, advisory boards, customer field visits, innovation visits, etc. Experience in product portfolio management; evaluating customer needs, investment decisions & trade-offs, evaluating performance and course-correcting. Proven ability to drive change successfully. Passionate about creating an environment that fosters curiosity, continuous improvement, learning, accountability, knowledge sharing, problem solving, speaking candidly, and create a safe environment for people to challenge. Strong track record of working globally and cross-functionally across an organizational matrix. Builds strong collaborative stakeholder relationships. Ability to attract & develop diverse talent, especially in developing new capabilities in a team needed to meet constantly evolving business strategies. Experience managing vendor/partner relationships involved in any aspect of the product development process.