Principal Performance Improvement Specialist at Boston Scientific Corporation Malaysia

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

188300.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Coaching, Change Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Process Development, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, Project Management

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Additional Location(s): US-MA-Marlborough Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance 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: As a Principal Performance Improvement Specialist, you will serve as a strategic partner across Boston Scientific’s Urology division, driving end-to-end performance improvement across the full product value chain—from early product development through design transfer, sustaining engineering, manufacturing, and post-market support. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across New Product Development, Sustaining R&D, Design Quality, Process Development, Manufacturing, and Operations. Additionally, you will partner with Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Program Management to improve clarity, predictability, and efficiency in product development and design change workflows. This role requires deep experience with formal improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma, a strong track record of leading structured improvement projects, and the ability to influence across engineering and support functions in a regulated environment. Work model, sponsorship, relocation: At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be onsite at least three days per week in Minnetonka, MN or Marlborough, MA. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time. Your responsibilities will include: Partnering with leaders across engineering, quality, process development, manufacturing, and support functions to develop and execute improvement strategies Leading formal Lean and Six Sigma improvement projects to increase predictability, reduce lead time, and improve coordination across product development and design change workflows Identifying value chain bottlenecks and driving improvements in cross-functional handoffs between engineering, quality, and operations Facilitating data-driven root cause analysis and implementing sustainable solutions that improve product development, design controls, process capability, and manufacturing readiness Supporting improvements in requirements management, design change workflows, design transfer practices, process validation, and documentation systems Delivering and supporting training on structured problem-solving methodologies Coaching teams and functional groups in the use of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools Leading or supporting change management activities to ensure adoption of new processes or systems Building strong partnerships with Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Program Management to align improvements with product strategy, compliance, and customer needs Promoting a culture of continuous improvement by fostering transparency, collaboration, and shared accountability for performance Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field Minimum of 5 years' experience leading formal Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement projects Experience in the medical device industry Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or another structured problem-solving methodology Proven ability to collaborate and influence across technical and support functions Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills Comfort working in ambiguity and driving clarity in complex systems Ability to travel up to 10% Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in engineering, business, or related field Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification Experience in developing or manufacturing medical devices Experience improving processes within NPD, sustaining engineering, design quality, process development, or manufacturing engineering Experience developing or delivering technical training in problem solving or process improvement Change management certification (e.g., Prosci) PMP certification or formal project management training Requisition ID: 609941 Minimum Salary: $99100 Maximum Salary: $188300 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 including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above. Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). 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. 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 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.

Responsibilities

The Principal Performance Improvement Specialist will partner with leaders across various functions to develop and execute improvement strategies, leading formal Lean and Six Sigma projects. They will also facilitate data-driven root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions to enhance product development and manufacturing readiness.