Senior Preclinical Research Associate

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Additional Location(s): US-MA-Marlborough; US-CA-Valencia; US-MN-Maple Grove

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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.

The Boston Scientific Preclinical Operations and Study Management (POSM) team supports all product lines throughout all phases of the product development cycle. The Research Associate plays a key role by serving as a preclinical expert in multiple capacities to support successful product development, launch, and post-market initiatives.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

• Serve as a preclinical expert to R&D core teams, Marketing, Regulatory, and other functions on long-term project objectives, including preclinical regulatory strategy and in vivo/ex vivo study design.
• Effectively communicate preclinical strategy and study design to project stakeholders.
• Independently develop preclinical in vivo/ex vivo study designs based on device and technology needs.
• Participate in and collaborate with POSM colleagues in the vendor selection process of preclinical test sites and their management.
• Provide oversight and serve as a liaison during study execution to ensure study integrity, timelines, and budgets are met and communicated to appropriate stakeholders, including for multi-site studies.
• Participate in and/or lead preclinical study planning and execution, including protocol development, study execution, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Serve as a mentor to junior team members, as applicable.
• Assist in the development of translational models by working closely with internal and external resources.
• Build strong, trusted relationships and contribute to cross-functional collaboration across the preclinical department and other stakeholder functions.
• Demonstrate a passion for learning, sharing, and innovation in the preclinical space.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in Preclinical or related field.

• Experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
  Endoscopy, Urology, Neuromodulation, Cardiology, or Electrophysiology.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Highly motivated and able to work in a semi-independent or independent manner in a collaborative team-based environment.
• Knowledge of GLP regulations is desirable.
• Experience with regulatory body submissions, including FDA, EU MDR, PMDA, or NMPA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, and other data analysis tools.

Requisition

Minimum Salary:$86600

Maximum Salary: $164500

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see — 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…