Director, HR Business Partner - WATCHMAN (Cardiology Division)

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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:

This is a unique and compelling opportunity to join Boston Scientific as the Director, HR Business Partner for the global WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) business, part of our Cardiology group. The WATCHMAN team is dedicated to advancing stroke prevention through a one-time, minimally invasive procedure that permanently reduces stroke risk for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. In this pivotal leadership role, you will help accelerate the growth of WATCHMAN and expand access to this life-changing therapy for patients around the world.

As a key member of this purpose-driven team, you will play a critical role in shaping the people strategies behind one of Boston Scientific's most transformative innovations in structural heart care. In the role of HR Business Partner Director, you will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, aligning talent strategies with business priorities to drive innovation, performance, and scalable growth. Your work will focus on building high-performing teams, fostering a culture of inclusion and creativity, and enabling the talent that propels our mission forward.

With a mindset grounded in curiosity and courage, you will help cultivate a high-impact culture where bold ideas, cross-functional collaboration, and human-centered leadership thrive. This is a rare opportunity to influence one of Boston Scientific's fastest-growing businesses while advancing your leadership journey in a global and mission-led organization.

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

Your responsibilities will include:

Strategic Business Partnership:

• Partner with senior leaders to align people strategies with business goals, enabling sustainable growth and high-impact results.
• Leverage your deep understanding of market dynamics, financial drivers, and competitive trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Translate business insights into comprehensive HR strategies covering organization design, succession planning, and workforce agility.
• Build trust and credibility with senior executives and cross-functional peers through strategic counsel and execution.

Talent Management & Workforce Planning:

• Drive workforce planning initiatives to proactively address future talent needs and mitigate risk.
• Analyze data to identify trends, develop actionable insights, and influence executive decisions on talent strategy.
• Lead the division's talent agenda by assessing pipeline strength, identifying gaps, and developing future leaders.
• Design and implement succession planning, coaching, and targeted development programs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deploy impactful development and retention strategies.
• Promote a continuous learning mindset across teams and leadership levels.

Culture & Performance Excellence:

• Foster a culture of performance and innovation by promoting Boston Scientific's values and inclusive leadership behaviors.
• Champion a psychologically safe workplace where every employee feels seen, heard, and valued
• Highlight and leverage diverse perspectives to fuel creativity and better serve patients.
• Support leaders in addressing barriers to engagement, performance, and belonging.

Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership:

• Assess organizational effectiveness and design agile structures to support business evolution.
• Navigate ambiguity and drive alignment through change by combining empathy with structured planning.
• Lead change management efforts to support strategic initiatives and improve team performance.
• Help leaders and teams adapt to transformation with minimal disruption.
• Communicate vision, context, and decisions clearly, especially during periods of change.

Digital Innovation & Analytics:

• Embrace digital tools to simplify workflows, support hybrid work, and enhance employee experience.
• Advocate for HR innovation in a tech-forward environment.
• Utilize tools such as an HRIS, Power BI, or similar platforms to track and share KPIs.
• Ensure data-driven decision making across all HR initiatives.

Collaboration & Leadership Development:

• Partner with Centers of Excellence to implement enterprise-wide talent, rewards, learning, and inclusion initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to HR peers, reinforcing a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
• Contribute to the development and execution of business and functional HR strategic plans across the broader Cardiology organization.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive human resources experience, preferably in a complex and/or global organizational environment.
• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, organizational development, and change management strategies.
• Strong background in talent acquisition, employee development, engagement, and retention practices.
• Proven business acumen with the ability to partner and influence across various levels of an organization, including executive leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and scaling human resources programs across multiple geographies.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and across cultures; international HR experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to operate with a global mindset and effectively collaborate across functions, business units, and geographic regions.
• Strong orientation toward customer service, initiative, and results, with the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Experience designing and implementing talent strategies that support evolving organizational needs, particularly in growth-stage or rapidly scaling businesses.

Requisition ID:608916

Minimum Salary: $150500

Maximum Salary: $286000

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).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

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