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Boston Scientific · 1 day ago

Material Program Manager - Acquisitions

Arden Hills, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $157K/yr

5+ years exp

Boston Scientific is a leader in medical science, committed to solving health industry challenges. The Material Program Manager plays a vital role in aligning newly acquired teams and technologies with supply chain strategies, ensuring that materials and suppliers meet business and regulatory needs during product integration.

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 ManagementCross-functional project managementMedical device industry experienceSupplier managementRisk mitigationChange managementAnalytical skillsConflict resolutionEffective communicationCustomer-focused mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience

Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder & cross-functional projects across distributed or newly integrated teams

Preferred

Minimum 3 years of experience in the medical device industry

Demonstrated ability to thrive in the grey space—navigating ambiguity with clarity, confidence, and sound judgment

Experience in Material Program management for high speed NPDs

Experience supporting post-merger integration or working in dynamic, evolving environments

Strong conflict resolution and change management capabilities

Influential leadership skills with a track record of driving alignment and results

Effective communicator—both written and verbal—with diverse audiences and stakeholders

Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Relationship-builder with a customer-focused mindset and collaborative approach

Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.

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).