Vice President, Transformation & Business Operations

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 Responsibilities: AI 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.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor'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 Qualifications: Advanced 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: 637329 Minimum Salary: $ 225900 Maximum Salary: $ 429200