R & D Engineering Program Lead
Work mode: Hybrid Onsite Location(s): Valencia, CA, US, 91355 Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance 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.
About the role: Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day. As a highly experienced R&D Engineering Program Lead, you will play a critical role in driving execution across complex R&D integration initiatives that support strategic business growth. Partnering closely with engineering leaders and cross-functional technical teams, you will lead planning, coordination, tracking and operational execution to help deliver high-impact programs on schedule. This individual contributor leadership role combines engineering insight with R&D operational excellence to establish scalable execution practices, improve visibility through metrics and dashboards, and influence successful outcomes across a global R&D organization.
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to work from our Valencia, CA office at least three days per week. This is a defined term role with an expected duration of 24 months from the employee's start date. Based on business needs and individual performance, there may be an opportunity for this role to be considered for regular full-time employment in the future.
Your responsibilities will include: Lead the strategy, planning, tracking and execution of R&D activities for complex, cross-functional acquisition integration programs. Develop and manage technical R&D project plans to ensure on-time delivery, provide day-to-day coordination and ensure high-quality execution. Drive escalations and resolution with R&D leadership related to timeline, resource and project plan changes. Operate effectively within a matrixed R&D organization to coordinate activities across multiple technical functions. Influence technical strategy, support design decisions, proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, align priorities and help set technical direction for the R&D organization. Partner with technical teams to define product and technology roadmaps. Develop metrics and dashboards to measure program performance, track progress and drive continuous process improvement. Collaborate closely with Program Management, Technical Leads and Engineering teams to accelerate execution in a fast-paced environment. Communicate project plans, status, risks and issues to stakeholders through clear and timely updates.
Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 10 years' experience in engineering or technical product/program management.
Requisition ID: 631923 Minimum Salary: $ 131700 Maximum Salary: $ 250200
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