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Boston Scientific · 4 months ago

Material Program Manager - Acquisitions

Arden Hills US-MN, United States | US-MN-Maple Grove, US-MN-Minnetonka

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $157K/yr

5+ years exp

Boston Scientific is a leader in medical science dedicated to improving patient health through innovative solutions. The Senior Material Program Manager (MPM) will align newly acquired teams and technologies with supply chain strategies, ensuring materials and suppliers meet business, technical, and regulatory needs during product integration and innovation phases.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop a robust understanding of both legacy and newly acquired product portfolios, their critical design features, supplier landscapes, logistics strategies, and value propositions

Drive identification and resolution of key risks to Quality, Service and Cost

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders—including PMO, R&D, Product Development, and integration teams—to identify risks and implement material action plans

Operate confidently in the "grey space"—navigating ambiguity, conflicting priorities, and evolving requirements to maintain momentum and alignment

Act as a technical liaison, leveraging your subject matter expertise to influence design for manufacturability, process optimization, and supply chain readiness

Build and deepen knowledge of critical components and supplier capabilities, especially those newly integrated through acquisition

Lead and execute supplier management and onboarding initiatives, including risk mitigation, contingency planning, and project scheduling

Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks, maintain alignment with stakeholders, and keep integration programs on track

Support resource planning and anticipate project requirement changes as product lines evolve or merge

Drive production readiness for new components and cost efficiency across both existing and newly acquired supply chains

Partner with procurement and integration teams to ensure timely material availability and supplier onboarding

Promote continuous improvement across the Material Program Management (MPM) function to support the full product lifecycle—including newly transitioned products

Qualification

Material Program ManagementMedical Device IndustryCross-Functional CollaborationRisk MitigationProject ManagementChange ManagementAnalytical SkillsConflict ResolutionEffective CommunicationRelationship Building