Director, Vascular Medical Affairs & Scientific Publications
We are seeking a strategic and visionary leader to oversee Vascular Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, and Scientific Communications (Publications). This leader will ensure alignment with therapeutic and business goals, while maintaining competitive awareness and advancing Boston Scientific's leadership in the medical device industry. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with executive and clinical teams to ensure the integrity of clinical data communication. The successful candidate will lead teams responsible for external engagement, evidence generation, and scientific communications, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and publication excellence.
Your responsibilities will include :
- Lead and develop a high-performing team in interpreting clinical data and trial designs to identify evidence gaps and strategic opportunities within the vascular space.
- Set and align scientific and communication strategies with therapeutic area goals, leveraging clinical trends and unmet needs to drive impactful publications and education initiatives.
- Ensure the team effectively translates complex scientific data into clear, accurate, and compelling content for diverse internal and external audiences.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with Clinical, Regulatory, R&D, and Marketing to ensure scientific messaging is integrated into overarching business strategies.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), fostering collaboration and embedding best practices across medical marketing, clinical, and sales functions.
- Provide strategic leadership across Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, and Scientific Communications to ensure team alignment with clinical and organizational objectives.
- Oversee the creation and delivery of scientific content, including peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and medical education programs.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader to internal and external stakeholders, contributing to initiatives that enhance therapy adoption and reinforce scientific credibility.
Required qualifications :
Bachelor's degree10+ years' experience in a related field5+ years' experience in clinical education5+ years' experience in team or people managementAbility to travel up to 60% of the timeStrategic thinking and planning capabilitiesInnovative mindset and willingness to support appropriate risk-taking to drive progressStrong collaborative approach with a track record of cross-functional leadershipProven experience in leading, developing, and managing high-performing teamsExcellent project management skillsStrong clinical, scientific, and technical acumen; comfortable presenting clinical data to physiciansExceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skillsDemonstrated ability to build strong relationships and credibility with KOLs and clinical investigatorsAbility to quickly learn and communicate emerging technologies and dataPreferred qualifications :
RN, Master's, or Doctorate degree in a clinical or scientific field