Principal Product Risk Specialist

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple GroveDiversity - 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:Responsible for the analysis and communication of clinical product risk across the project and product lifecycle.  Provides guidance in safety signal detection and assessment to communicate safety risks to project teams and senior management.  Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines, and corporate standard operating procedures as they relate to safety risk management.  Your responsibilities will include:Produce and maintain Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs) for the global product portfolio in accordance with company SOPs and applicable regional regulations (e.g., FDA 510(k)/PMA, EU MDR, Health Canada, PMDA, etc.). Collaborate with cross-functional partners to obtain additional input to aid in clinical risk analysisAnalyze literature searches on products/product families to interpret and summarize harms, hazards, alternate therapies and device specific benefits from literature to support risk assessment.Identifies the need for and/or generates clinical risk related documents on BSC products (commercial or under development) to support internal BSC and external regulatory agency requirementsServes as a liaison between Clinical Product Risk function and project team.  Clearly communicates pertinent project/function information.Collaborate with Clinical and R&D to develop common Clinical deliverable criteria and strategize justification for no clinical trial or aid in development of clinical trial rationalization plan.Mentors and serves as subject matter expert in key clinical product risk activities; participates as a risk management consultant for complex projects and for grouping similar products into logical and sustainable structure.Serve as product SME during FDA, Notified Body, and internal audits; prepare back‑room documentation and CAPA responses.  Work Mode: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. Relocation Assistance:Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time. Visa Sponsorship:Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Required Qualifications:A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of professional experience in life sciences, engineering, or related field.Or 10+ years of professional experience in the respective field. Medical and/or technical writing experience requiredPreferred Qualifications:Medical Device industry experience preferredTherapeutic area knowledge desiredAbility to work cross-functionally at all levels of organizationProven ability to analyze, interpret and synthesize clinical and commercial dataAttention to detail and strong organizational skills.Understanding and application of business concepts, procedures and practices. Will perform this job in a quality system environment and failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.   Requisition ID: 611112Minimum Salary: $103700 Maximum Salary: $197000  The 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. 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 identify, 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.