Principal R&D Engineer, Materials

Boston Scientific Gruppe; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal R&D Engineer to join their innovative team focused on interventional oncology and embolization. In this pivotal role, you will lead product development initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety protocols in a state-of-the-art R&D lab. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and interface with physicians to translate needs into impactful product concepts. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in medical technology that improve patient outcomes. If you are passionate about solving complex challenges and driving innovation, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in medical device or related field.
• Strong scientific and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development and exploratory initiatives.
• Ensure safe handling and testing of radiation therapies.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Writing

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Radioembolic Devices

Nuclear Medicine Techniques

Job description

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:

Boston Scientific Interventional Oncology & Embolization (IO&E) is the market leader in therapeutics and tools for interventional radiologists, featuring Y90 microspheres, ablation devices, embolic devices, and a selection of ancillary products.

Boston Scientific is looking to add a new Principal R&D Engineer position on the TheraSphere Y90 R&D team within the Interventional Oncology & Embolization group. Key responsibilities of this role will be to support and lead new product development and exploratory initiatives on the TheraSphere Y90 R&D team and to help establish and utilize new isotope testing capabilities in an R&D lab being built.

Work Mode

This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. This Principal R&D Engineer position will be based in Maple Grove, MN.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Research and Development:
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on nuclear medicine and radioembolic devices and procedures.
  • Drive complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined test methods, technologies, products, materials, processes, equipment, and/or scientific methods to broaden BSC’s Intellectual Property in key strategic areas.
  • Successfully complete engineering work in one or more of the following: exploratory research, technology development, product design and development, test of materials, preparation of specifications, research investigation (animal and clinical studies), and report preparation.
  • Interface with physicians to identify needs and obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices and translate customer needs into product concepts.
  • Train and/or provide work direction to technicians and less experienced engineers in the development and safe handling of radioembolic products.
  • Demonstrate appropriate quality and technical system knowledge through delivery of high-quality and high-impact deliverables.
  • Evaluate literature in support of new concepts or products.
• Radiation Safety and Compliance:
  • Ensure safe handling and testing of radiation therapies within a new R&D lab being built to support the TheraSphere Y90 franchise.
  • Implement and monitor quality control and safety protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
  • Provide necessary training to internal and external personnel.

Required qualifications:

• BS in Engineering, Medical Physics, or related field.
• Required minimum years of work experience (primarily in medical device or related field): 7+ years with BS, 5+ years with MS.
• Experience managing technical aspects of projects as a member of a cross-functional core team.
• Demonstrated strong cross-functional collaboration, influence without authority, and project/task management enabling highly effective teams.
• Passion for understanding and solving problems with an ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter.
• Strong scientific and technical writing skills exemplified by a proven ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts through scientific publications, regulatory submissions, or similar documents.

Preferred qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Engineering, Medical Physics, or related field.
• Experience in nuclear medicine, diagnostic or therapeutic radiation, or working with radioactive materials in academia, hospital/clinic, or industry setting.

Requisition ID:599305

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) 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.

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 identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.