Senior Design Assurance Manager - Cardiac Rhythm Management & Diagnostics
Boston Scientific
Design
arden hills, mn, usa
USD 125,800-239k / year
Posted on Mar 8, 2026
Additional Location(s): N/A
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 is currently recruiting a Senior Design Assurance Manager to lead our team at the Arden Hills, MN location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management & Diagnostics (CRMDx) division. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to lead the Design Assurance team, in collaboration with our cross-functional partners, developing and sustaining lifesaving and life-enhancing technologies for patients with rhythm disorders and heart failure from diagnosis to treatment, including Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) systems, Medical Electrical Equipment (MEE), Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) systems, and Single Use Devices (SUDs). The Senior Design Assurance Manager will drive the team to ensure product quality and conformance to global standards and regulations through the application of Design Control and Risk Management, while leading with a keen focus on patient safety and reliable product performance, in close partnership with Research & Development, Regulatory, Medical, Marketing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Project Management.
Boston Scientific ranked #2 among medical device companies on Forbes America's Best Places to Work for Engineers 2026. Whether your passion lies in systems, software, human factors, or beyond, this is a place where you can grow your career and be part of something bigger - advancing science for life.
Work Mode
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This hybrid role is based in Arden Hills, MN and requires being on-site at least three (3) days per week.
Relocation assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available for this position at this time.
Visa Sponsorship
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
What we’re looking for:
Minimum Salary: $ 125800
Maximum Salary: $ 239000
The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.
Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.
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 is currently recruiting a Senior Design Assurance Manager to lead our team at the Arden Hills, MN location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management & Diagnostics (CRMDx) division. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to lead the Design Assurance team, in collaboration with our cross-functional partners, developing and sustaining lifesaving and life-enhancing technologies for patients with rhythm disorders and heart failure from diagnosis to treatment, including Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) systems, Medical Electrical Equipment (MEE), Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) systems, and Single Use Devices (SUDs). The Senior Design Assurance Manager will drive the team to ensure product quality and conformance to global standards and regulations through the application of Design Control and Risk Management, while leading with a keen focus on patient safety and reliable product performance, in close partnership with Research & Development, Regulatory, Medical, Marketing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Project Management.
Boston Scientific ranked #2 among medical device companies on Forbes America's Best Places to Work for Engineers 2026. Whether your passion lies in systems, software, human factors, or beyond, this is a place where you can grow your career and be part of something bigger - advancing science for life.
Work Mode
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This hybrid role is based in Arden Hills, MN and requires being on-site at least three (3) days per week.
Relocation assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available for this position at this time.
Visa Sponsorship
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Leads a team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals, project goals, and career goals. Recruits, hires, supports, and develops a high performing team.
- Leads Design Assurance team through product development and sustainment projects of major magnitude and scope, including the completion of functional deliverables and serving as the voice of Quality, supporting technical excellence across the project.
- Owns and drives deliverables related to Design Controls, Risk Management, Product Performance, Quality, and Compliance.
- Develops and implements quality strategies; seeks innovative approaches to achieving quality goals.
- Provides significant guidance regarding technical strategies and approaches; works cross-functionally in identifying and resolving technical issues.
- Maintains and enhances cross-functional partner relationships.
- Develops department budget and monitors spending. Determines appropriate staff levels and schedules. Works with cross-functional partners to understand priorities and plans resource allocation accordingly.
- Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. federal/country and regulatory requirements). May serve as liaison between the company and the various governmental agencies worldwide.
- Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
What we’re looking for:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum of 7 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Minimum of 5 years of direct or indirect supervisory experience with a passion for leadership and team development
- Medical Device or regulated industry experience
- Advanced degree in science, engineering, or business
- Experience leading technical teams
- R&D experience
- Design Controls and Risk Management experience
- FDA/ISO Medical Device Regulations experience
Minimum Salary: $ 125800
Maximum Salary: $ 239000
The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.
Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.