Senior Upstream Product Manager, WATCHMAN

Senior Upstream Product Manager, Watchman

The Watchman Upstream Product Manager will be responsible for driving New Product Development for the Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) therapy. This will include utilizing the many voices of the therapy to continue to evolve and advance the Watchman implant technology to benefit patients and customers. They will need to develop an understanding of current and future market dynamics and the competitive landscape. The role will require the gathering KOL feedback, drafting of the Market Specs, Business inputs, identifying clinical needs, and guiding overall product development. They will need to work closely with a cross-functional team (R&D, Project Management, Regulatory, Clinical, Global Marketing team, and others) as valued partner. They will serve as the main voice from customer and clinical, translating unmet needs and opportunities to development partners to create valuable solutions. They will need to be able to manage multiple development projects in parallel and must be able to operate independently with minimal supervision. They will also need to identify any key gaps in the portfolio and recommend internal development pathways or external partnerships to address those gaps.

The Upstream Product Manager will represent the broader development team when interacting with physicians at Advisory Boards, Innovation Center visits, pre-clinical labs, tradeshows, and other KOL meetings. They will need to identify and prioritize amongst numerous topics for physician feedback and utilize those meetings to gather key feedback to best inform the Franchise on development activities. They will be responsible for content creation, content delivery, and turning feedback into action plans.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Establishing a wholistic LAAC implant pipeline strategy and cadence based on future therapy projection
• Developing marketing and strategy input to for Watchman product cadence in the near term.
• Creation and implementation of global product and clinical strategies designed to support LAAC market growth and Watchman's competitive advantage within that market
• Identification of non-product strategies (e.g. clinical studies, digital solutions) to support product pipeline
• Defining and executing market research efforts to gather and synthesize both internal and external VOC
• Leading Watchman market research efforts, including the creation, execution, readout, and recommended next steps from key customer insights
• Collaborating with clinical, marketing teams, and cross-functional team members to ensure future development plans will deliver overall revenue and profit objectives
• Building business case for future product portfolio and new market opportunities
• Creating collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including focus on KOLs, clinicians
• Anticipating competitive activities, monitor competitive pipelines, and be strategically respond to competitive initiatives via product iterations and/or marketing campaigns
• Spending time in the field with customers and clinical representatives to build strong foundation in therapy and build relationships

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years prior Upstream Product Management experience preferred (Experience with determining customer needs within medical device markets)
• Technical / engineering background preferred
• Analytical skills and ability to craft business plan
• Willing to travel from Arden Hills to Maple Grove campus to meet with cross functional teams as needed
• Willing to travel up to 30% (possibly international)

Preferred qualifications:

• Medical device marketing experience
• Advanced degree such as MBA / MS
• KOL engagement and experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated success supporting and/or managing complex projects
• Demonstrated success working as an integral cross functional team member
• Ability to develop clinical expertise in medical devices
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities

Work Mode: At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local Maple Grove, MN office at least three days per week.

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship: Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.