Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove
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
Principal Strategy Manager, PCI Guidance, will play a key role in shaping and executing the long-term strategy for the PCIG Franchise. This individual contributor will serve as a strategic partner to franchise leadership, translating market, customer, competitive, clinical, and business insights into actionable growth strategies and portfolio investment decisions.
The role will lead franchise strategic planning, portfolio strategy and prioritization, and the identification and assessment of organic and inorganic growth opportunities. This position requires a strong understanding of the interventional cardiology market, emerging technologies, competitive dynamics, and customer needs, along with strong analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Work model, sponsorship, relocation:At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This is an on-site position requiring employees to work at our Arbor Lakes facility in Maple Grove, Minnesota, office four to five 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 may be available for this position.
Your responsibilities will include:- Lead the development and execution of the PCIG Franchise strategic plan, aligning market opportunities, competitive dynamics, portfolio priorities, and long-term growth objectives.
- Own the franchise portfolio strategy, identifying portfolio gaps, investment priorities, and opportunities to strengthen competitive advantage.
- Proactively identify and evaluate business development opportunities, including acquisitions, partnerships, and emerging technologies that support franchise growth.
- Lead strategic and market assessments for potential investments, including market attractiveness, competitive positioning, strategic fit, and financial value.
- Partner with Marketing, R&D, Clinical, Finance, and Program Management to identify, advocate for, and prioritize new product development opportunities.
- Drive portfolio planning and investment prioritization through market analysis, customer insights, clinical evidence, and financial assessments.
- Lead the strategic elements of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), ensuring alignment between near-term priorities and the franchise's long-range strategy.
- Partner with Finance to develop market models, long-range forecasts, business cases, and financial analyses to support investment decisions.
- Maintain a forward-looking understanding of market trends, customer needs, competitive activities, and emerging technologies to identify organic and inorganic growth opportunities.
- Support key business planning and portfolio governance processes, including strategic plans, investment boards, and portfolio reviews.
- Develop and communicate strategic recommendations to franchise leadership, driving alignment on priorities, investment decisions, and strategic tradeoffs.
- Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives and influence stakeholders to advance key franchise growth priorities.
Required qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, health care, biomedical sciences or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in business strategy, strategic marketing, portfolio management, business development or consulting within the health care or medical device industry.
- Experience in strategic planning, portfolio strategy, new product development or business development.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including market assessments, revenue forecasting and business case development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership.
- Willingness to travel approximately 10%, including potential international travel.
Preferred qualifications:- Master of Business Administration (MBA) or another advanced degree.
- Experience in the medical device industry, particularly within interventional cardiology.
- Experience developing franchise-level strategies and evaluating portfolio investments and business development opportunities.
- Strong understanding of clinical, competitive and technological trends within the medical device industry.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex market and business insights into actionable strategies and influence senior-level decision-making.
Requisition ID: 637340Minimum Salary: $125800Maximum Salary: $239000The 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
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