Delivering on the promise of medical innovation begins at Boston Scientific.

By delivering innovative products that help clinicians improve the lives of patients every single day, Boston Scientific makes a profound impact on the quality of medical care around the world. As we continue to transform the field of medical technology, we seek dedicated individuals who possess the integrity and creative spirit needed to thrive in an innovative company. Join a global organization that is fueled by the diversity and talent of its entire workforce.

Manager of Strategic Marketing

Job Description:
Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices with approximately 24,800 employees and revenue of $8 billion in 2008. For more than 25 years, Boston Scientific has advanced the practice of less-invasive medicine by providing a broad and deep portfolio of innovative products, technologies and services across a wide range of medical specialties. The Company’s products help physicians and other medical professionals improve their patients’ quality of life by providing alternatives to surgery. For more information, please visit .

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation, is a leading producer of medical devices for neuromodulation, including a device for relieving chronic pain (the Precision spinal cord stimulation system). The company is currently developing other products that use neuromodulation to treat a wide range of medical indications.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
TheSenior Manager / Manager for Strategic Marketing will be responsible for:

Understanding the marketplace, identifying market trends and growth opportunities, diagnosing customer needs and behaviors, predicting likely competitive dynamics,and analyzing the economics of the business so that marketing can make effective choices to maximize competitive advantage.

Conducting marketing and opportunity assessment, strategy formulation and valuation for:

Supporting/driving annual strategic planning process

REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:

M.B.A. or advanced degree preferred

Minimum bachelor’s degree

Degree in engineering or life sciences a plus

EXPERIENCE:

Consulting, market research, business strategy/analytics or product marketing experience in the healthcare field required.

Experience in diagnosing business problems and building and executing multi-faceted, long-term, strategic plans based on business challenges required.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES:

Medical device industry experience strongly preferred; experience with Class III devices preferred

Ability to complete assignments of an advanced degree of complexity, working under little or no supervision on specific tasks or programs.

New products developed in-house
Potential acquisitions
Growth opportunities/performance improvement strategies for existing businesses

.Conducting and/or directing vendors in market analysis and research to answer senior management questions about the business.

Job Experience:
EXPERIENCE:
• Consulting, market research, business strategy/analytics or product marketing experience in the healthcare field required.
• Experience in diagnosing business problems and building and executing multi-faceted, long-term, strategic plans based on business challenges required.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES:
• Medical device industry experience strongly preferred; experience with Class III devices preferred
• Ability to complete assignments of an advanced degree of complexity, working under little or no supervision on specific tasks or programs.

New products developed in-house Potential acquisitions
Growth opportunities/performance improvement strategies for existing businesses
•Conducting and/or directing vendors in market analysis and research to answer senior management questions about the business.

Minimum Education Required: Masters

Years of Experience Required: At Least 3 Years

Expected Travel Time: None

This company may offer relocation assistance.