Senior Manager of Concept Development - Electrophysiology

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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.       

 

Boston Scientific has been a global medical technology leader for more than 35 years. Our mission is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the quality of patient care. The Waltham-based division is a small, dynamic, fast-growing part of Boston Scientific’s Electrophysiology Division with a highly talented team supporting the development of our EP portfolio. The high-resolution 3D maps of the electrical activity of the human heart provided by our cardiac mapping system are used by physicians to diagnose and treat cardiac arrhythmia.

 

Purpose Statement

The Senior Manager of Concept Development will lead a high‑performing electrophysiology research team in identifying, developing, and validating breakthrough technologies that advance the next generation of mapping and navigation solutions. This role provides strategic direction, fosters technical excellence, and guides exploratory innovation from concept through feasibility in close partnership with clinical, marketing, software, hardware, and systems teams—ultimately shaping transformative therapies that improve outcomes for patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias.

 

 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, diversity, and strong engineering fundamentals.

• Drive advanced technology innovation by identifying, developing, and validating novel concepts that expand the EP portfolio and strengthen R&D capabilities.
• Set strategic direction by partnering with EP Franchise leadership to define priorities, shape the product pipeline, and communicate progress to senior management.
• Provide technical leadership across exploratory research, technology development, and product development, ensuring robust strategies and high‑quality deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong physician collaborations to deeply understand customer needs and integrate clinical insights into concept design and evaluation.
• Strengthen cross‑functional partnerships with pre‑clinical, clinical, software, hardware, and systems teams to identify risks, resolve technical challenges, and achieve program success.
• Drive functional excellence and continuous improvement by promoting best practices, staying current with industry trends, and elevating R&D execution.
• Manage organizational resources, including staffing, budgeting, and project planning, to ensure efficient utilization and alignment with strategic goals.
• Oversee intellectual property strategy and manage external collaborations, contracts, and technology opportunities.
• Coach, mentor, and develop talent, providing routine feedback and supporting career growth through structured performance and development processes.
• Deep dive technically where needed while keeping a broad perspective. 

• Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action. 
• Travel expectations 15-30% 

 

 

What we’re looking for in you:

 

Demonstrated success in:

• Setting research strategy and scientific direction
• Building high‑performance teams
• Conducting performance reviews, coaching, and career development
• Fostering cross‑