Acurate Sustaining Associate Project Manager (P4)

at  Boston Scientific Corporation

MORE THAN THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME……THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE LIVES

For more than 40 years, Boston Scientific has advanced the practice of less-invasive medicine. The Company’s products help physicians and other medical professionals improve their patients’ quality of life by providing alternatives to surgery. Since 1994, employees in Galway have been at the forefront of some of these truly innovative medical device designs and manufacturing.
Due to continued expansion of our operations, we are seeking applications from a suitably qualified and experienced Project Manager to join our new Product Development Team.
At Boston Scientific our new Product Development Team have led projects to develop and commercialise products that have improved millions of lives worldwide. Creativity, curiosity and a deep caring for human life are fundamental to our culture.
With access to some of the most exciting global technologies, you’ll find the work here challenging and rewarding.
Boston Scientific Galway is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join the New Product Development team. Be a part of one of Boston Scientific’s most exciting areas of growth.
This Project Management opportunity is within our Structural heart Valve division working with the dynamic and high growth Acurate product in the TAVR market.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Min. HETAC level 8 in Engineering: electrical, mechanical, industrial, software, manufacturing; and a Masters in Project Management would be preferred.
• 4+ years of project management experience
• Experience with development of medical devices a plus.

QUALITY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

• Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.
• Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability.
Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process or after if offered, please let us know.
Job Segment: R&D Engineer, R&D, Project Manager, Medical Device, Supply Chain Manager, Engineering, Research, Technology, Healthcare, Operation

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Project Manager will play an integral part in Sustaining projects within the Structural Heart Valve franchise. Scope of projects includes all product support activities as it pertains to Acurate Aortic System from initial launch to product end of life across business units and manufacturing sites. Project size ranges from small one-off tasks to large process improvement, design change, design transfers, line extension and projects/Corporate initiatives driving global productivity.
The Project Manager will provide leadership to an interdisciplinary and international team of professionals.
Work directly with supporting cross-functions across business units and manufacturing sites. Cross-functional teams include, but not limited to, Research & Development, Design Assurance, Packaging, Regulatory, Process Development, Operations, Supplier Engineering/Quality, Supply Chain and Clinical.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Leads and manages the development and implementation process of company’s products, processes and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of existing products / services. Champions and leads significant and complex new product development, post commercialisation and continuous improvement initiatives; may be responsible for managing a high priority BSC project
Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects from small to large scope, including Schedule, Scope, Costs and Resources.
Required to travel internationally estimate 50% of time.