Project Management Lead, Vendor Relations

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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:
The Project Management Lead, Vendor Relations is responsible for leading strategic vendor relationships across Global Clinical Operations.This role serves as the central point of contact for vendor-related activities, ensuring governance, compliance, and operational alignment. The individual will drive process harmonization, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration to support clinical trial execution and strategic initiatives.

 

Work Mode:
This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our BSC Minnesota or Marlborough office minimum three days per week. 

 

Visa Sponsorship:
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

 

Your responsibilities will include :

• Serve as the primary liaison between vendor partners and internal stakeholders, including preclinical, clinical study teams, and clinical operations.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, manage escalations, and ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards.
• Develop and manage project charters, timelines, resource plans, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Monitor key performance indicators, risks, and issues; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and consistency across divisions.
• Mentor and support team members in vendor relationship management and operational execution.
• Provide functional metrics, oversee vendor performance, and support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with sourcing, quality, and divisional leads to align on integration strategies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead or contribute to internal clinical initiatives focused on partner engagement and operational excellence.

 

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience managing complex, multi-workstream projects.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical research or clinical operations.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor, CRO, or clinical supplier management.
• Proven ability to establish governance models and implement performance metrics.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levels.

 

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in quality management systems within life sciences or medical device regulatory environments.
• Background in leading global, cross-functional initiatives.
• Familiarity with regulatory audits, RFP/RFI processes, and CAPA/NCEP management.
• Track record of driving process improvement and functional excellence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and project management tools.

 

 

 

Requisition ID: 612207

Minimum Salary: $82600 

Maximum Salary: $156900 

 

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 p