Vice President, Transformation & Business Operations

Boston Scientific; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 226,000 - 429,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Arden Hills, MN seeks a Vice President, Transformation & Business Operations to lead AI-enabled R&D transformation across CRMDx and drive business governance, portfolio execution and operational excellence. You will define a multiyear AI roadmap, redesign operating models, and lead enterprise adoption with strong governance.

The role requires working across Quality, Regulatory, and Digital in a highly regulated environment, partnering with senior leaders and managing a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, life sciences or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive medical device industry experience in R&D, operations, or digital transformation.
• Experience with AI applications in engineering and product development within regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multiyear AI roadmap for R&D.
• Redesign R&D operating models to embed AI in workflows.
• Lead adoption across functions and establish governance for AI outcomes.
• Oversee CRMDx PMO, portfolio governance, planning and performance management.
• Partner across Quality, Regulatory, Digital to ensure compliant execution.

Skills

AI in R&D

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulated environment

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering/business/life sciences)

Advanced degree preferred

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 is seeking a Vice President, Transformation & Business Operations to lead AI-enabled R&D transformation and business operations across the Cardiac Rhythm Management & Diagnostics (CRMDx) organization. This executive will drive transformational change in how R&D operates while strengthening business governance, portfolio execution and operational effectiveness.AI transformation will be a critical priority for this role, leveraging emerging technologies to improve productivity, accelerate innovation, reduce development cycle times, optimize costs and enhance quality. The Vice President will champion the evolution of R&D operating models, enabling the adoption of AI-powered workflows and translating new capabilities into measurable business outcomes.In addition, this leader will oversee CRMDx business operations, including the integrated Program Management Office (PMO), portfolio governance, strategic planning and business performance management. Partnering across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Digital and other functions, this executive will drive alignment, accountability and disciplined execution within a complex, highly regulated environment.As a member of the CRMDx business leadership team, this leader will help shape business strategy, organizational priorities and operating models while fostering innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesAI Transformation of R&DStrategy and roadmap: Define and execute a multiyear AI roadmap for R&D with targets for productivity, development cycle time, cost and field quality.R&D operating model: Redesign R&D workflows end to end, embedding AI in engineering, product development and cross-functional processes.Adoption: Partner with R&D and functional leaders to deploy AI tools, remove barriers and sustain adoption, including the skills and talent R&D needs.Accountability: Set governance and metrics for AI adoption and outcomes, and report progress to CRMDx leadership.Enterprise partnerships and compliance: Use enterprise AI capabilities and partners while ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory and data governance requirements.Business OperationsPMO: Lead the integrated CRMDx PMO across Cardiac Rhythm Management and Cardiac Diagnostics, setting program management standards and governance.Portfolio: Partner with business and functional leaders to set portfolio priorities and align investments and resources.Planning and performance: Lead strategic planning, operating reviews and performance metrics, using data to guide decisions and resource use.Execution: Drive cross-functional accountability and risk management across development, regulatory approval, commercialization readiness and life cycle management.QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, business, life sciences or a related field.Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the medical device industry across R&D, business operations, program management, digital transformation or related functions.Demonstrated success leading complex organizational transformation, including adoption of new technologies, processes or operating models with measurable business results.Working understanding of AI and its practical applications within engineering and product development, with the ability to champion adoption across technical organizations.Strong understanding of R&D, engineering and product development processes within a regulated environment.Experience leading business operations, strategic planning, portfolio governance or complex cross-functional programs within a global organization.Proven ability to build high-performing teams, influence senior leaders and drive organizational change across functional boundaries.Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and ability to translate business priorities into operational plans and measurable outcomes.Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced degree in engineering, business, technology or a related discipline.Experience leading AI, automation or digital transformation initiatives within R&D or product development.Experience establishing business operating models, governance processes and performance management systems.Experience across product development, commercialization and product life cycle management.Experience within cardiology, cardiac rhythm management or diagnostic medical technologies.Requisition ID: 637329Minimum Salary: $225900Maximum Salary: $429200The 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. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.