Project Manager, Product Development Process & Commercial Launch
Boston Scientific
- Location
- Arden Hills, MN, US, 55112
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 46 approvals (FY2023)
About this role
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 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. The Project Manager, Product Development Process & Commercial Launch is responsible for planning, managing and driving projects, programs and process improvement initiatives across the Product Development Process (PDP), Commercial Launch and Portfolio Management functions. This role supports initiatives throughout the project lifecycle and partners with business leaders to develop and implement achievable franchise, portfolio and commercial launch plans. The Project Manager serves as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence through effective project execution, portfolio governance, process standardization, resource planning and continuous improvement. This individual will identify opportunities to improve business processes, enhance team effectiveness and implement sustainable solutions that increase organizational efficiency and execution quality. Work model, sponsorship, relocation: At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Arden Hills, MN office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time. Your responsibilities will include: Project and program management
Manage key initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closing processes across Product Development Process, Commercial Launch and Portfolio Management initiatives. Develop and implement project plans, governance frameworks and execution strategies. Build team ownership and commitment to project objectives, milestones and deliverables. Facilitate cross-functional alignment and drive accountability for project outcomes.
Schedule management
Collaborate with project teams to develop and maintain integrated project schedules and key deliverables. Coordinate project plans, process milestones, launch readiness activities, governance reviews and other critical deliverables. Identify schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain execution timelines.
Data, portfolio and reporting management
Use internal systems and tools to maintain project, portfolio and commercial launch data, including milestones, timelines, risks, dependencies, resources and key performance indicators. Provide data-driven analyses and recommendations to leadership teams to support informed decision-making.
Scope, risk and change management
Support the identification, assessment and mitigation of project, portfolio and organizational risks. Drive disciplined scope management practices and change control processes. Partner with stakeholders to evaluate change impacts and support successful implementation of project and process changes. Facilitate issue resolution and escalate risks as appropriate.
Process improvement and operational excellence
Identify, develop and implement opportunities to improve business processes, governance models, operational workflows and organizational effectiveness. Facilitate process mapping, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. Support adoption of standardized