Senior Systems Design Manager

Boston Scientific; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 126,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is recruiting a Senior Manager of Systems Design for AIS R&D in Arden Hills, MN. Lead a high-performing team responsible for system-level design of active implantable devices for CRM and Urology divisions.

You will provide people and technical leadership, drive high-quality software/hardware development across the product lifecycle, and collaborate with Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, and Clinical teams to deliver valuable medical technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE/CE/CS/BME or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or 8+ with a master.
• 3+ years of experience leading a technical engineering group.
• Experience delivering medical devices in a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of systems engineering methods and tools; design controls focus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, coach, develop, and retain technical talent to meet current business needs while building future technical and leadership capabilities.
• Establish clear expectations and foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Provide direction and guidance to employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Create an entrepreneurial environment by empowering team members to solve complex problems with sound judgment and risk-based decisions.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables for technical projects of significant scope and maintain technical excellence.
• Lead technology integration and knowledge transfer; advance department tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrate effective change leadership and guide teams through challenges and trade-offs.
• Provide technical leadership and governance across the product lifecycle, ensuring design controls and quality requirements.
• Build strategic partnerships across AIS and Boston Scientific network; manage budgets and resourcing.
• Present project updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership; develop business cases as needed.

Skills

Systems engineering

Design controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Regulated industry experience

Communication

Medical device development

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Additional Location(s): N/ADiversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High PerformanceAt 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 was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.This is a critical management role in Active Implantable Systems (AIS) R&D leading a high performing team responsible for the system-level design of active implantable devices serving Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) and Urology divisions.In AIS R&D, we are dedicated to advancing innovative technologies that improve patient outcomes and quality of life through implantable devices and therapies. As the Senior Manager of Systems Design, you will provide people and technical leadership to a team of engineers and direct the day-to-day work of the implantable systems development function. This team’s primary activities are to help define high valued products for the business, create system requirements and design, and partner with various R&D functions to develop these products.This role is highly cross-functional both inside and outside of AIS R&D as the Implantable Systems Design team is the primary technical point of contact for the Marketing, Regulatory, Technical Services, Medical Safety, Quality, and Clinicals organizations. Success will require strong technical judgment, a track record of efficiently developing high-quality medical devices across the product lifecycle, and the ability to build trusted relationships with direct reports, cross-functional partners, and senior leaders.Work Model, Sponsorship, Relocation:At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an on-site work model requiring employees to be in our Arden Hills, Minnesota office at least four days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time but may be considered.Your responsibilities will include:Recruiting, coaching, developing, and retaining technical talent to meet current business needs while building future technical and leadership capabilities.Establishing clear expectations and fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.Providing direction and guidance to employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.Creating an entrepreneurial environment by empowering team members to solve complex problems, exercise sound technical judgment, and make efficient, risk-based decisions.Ensuring high-quality deliverables for technical projects of significant scope and maintaining technical excellence across product and technology development activities.Leading technology integration and knowledge transfer within the area of responsibility and driving the development of department tools and methodologies.Demonstrating effective change leadership.Guiding teams through technical challenges, escalations, and trade-off decisions while maintaining focus on patient needs, product quality, and business objectives.Providing technical leadership and governance across the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with applicable design control and quality system requirements and procedures while monitoring relevant industry trends.Building strategic partnerships across AIS and the broader Boston Scientific network to further departmental and organizational objectives.Developing and monitoring department budgets, partnering with functional leads and program managers to determine appropriate project resource plans and development schedules, and adjusting spend and/or staffing as necessary to position teams for success.Presenting project and technical updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and providing clear communication to stakeholders at key milestones.Developing project investment proposals and business cases as needed.Keeping the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and actions.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering or related field.Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or 8 years' relevant experience with a master’s degree.Minimum of 3 years' experience leading a technical engineering group.Established success leading technical teams, managing complex projects, and delivering results in integration or new product development settings.Ability to communicate technical issues and risks clearly, concisely, and transparently across all organizational levels.Demonstrated effectiveness in collaborating across functions, influencing without direct authority, and enabling highly effective teams.Proven track record of developing medical technology from early-stage development through full product launch and sustaining activities.Experience in a regulated industry.Knowledge of systems engineering methods and tools (e.g., architecture, modeling, product line engineering).Proficiency in design controls with particular focus on user needs, intended use, system requirements, system design, and traceability.Preferred Qualifications:Background in implantable device development.Knowledge of CRM systems and products (i.e., ICDs, pacemakers, CRTs, diagnostic devices, programmers, etc.).Understanding of regulatory expectations for medical device product approvals.Proven success in building strong partnerships with cross-functional teams within and outside of product development.Experience working with global R&D teams.Demonstrated ability to prioritize resource needs across competing projects.Track record of leading change management initiatives.Familiarity with Lean/Agile concepts including scrums, burnups, retrospectives, backlog, and minimizing WIP.Desire to understand clinical needs and engage with physician customers.Strong personal drive, individual accountability, and bias for action.Requisition ID: 633366Minimum Salary: $125800Maximum Salary: $239000The 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.Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.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.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. 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