Sr. System Test Manager

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Mankato/Rochester

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:
This position is responsible for directing the activities of the Research & Development System Test function as part of the Cardiac Diagnostic Solutions Ambulatory ECG business at Boston Scientific. The engineering systems manager oversees the design, development, troubleshooting and debugging of software for medical devices. This position also has responsibility for directing the activities of the software validation and verification.  Develops quality standards for company products, oversees development and execution of software test plans and analysis of test reports.

Your responsibilities will include:

• May be responsible for recruiting, coaching, and/or developing organizational talent.
• Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
• Creates an entrepreneurial environment.
• May be responsible for providing direction and guidance to exempt specialists and/or supervisory staff who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.  May supervise non-exempt employees.
• Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.
• Demonstrates effective change leadership.
• Builds strategic partnerships to further departmental and organizational objectives.
• Develops and executes organizational and operational policies that affect one or more groups by utilizing technical/professional knowledge and skills.
• Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations, etc.).
• Makes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to achieve department objectives.
• May be responsible for developing, monitoring and appropriately adjusting the annual budget for department(s).
• May lead a group or team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals.  Guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports, and if applicable, drive those practices throughout their organization.
• Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
• May direct and control the activities and budget of one or more functional areas, divisions, product groups, projects/programs and/or operations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. federal/country and regulatory requirements).

 

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer engineering or computer science
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in software engineering
• Minimum of 3 years’ people leadership experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional experience in a verification and validation role as an individual contributor or leader
• Experience in a medical device regulated development environment
• Proven ability to lead and motivate team 
• Proven ability to create a positive working culture within a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Proven ability to work across functional teams in a matrixed environment 
   

Requisition ID: 577839

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 i