Principal Specialist, Corporate Clinical Quality Assurance

Principal Specialist, Corporate Clinical Quality Assurance

Onsite Location(s):
Marlborough, MA, US, 01752

Additional Location(s): N/A

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About the role:

The Corporate Clinical Quality Assurance (CQA) Principal Specialist will manage Corporate CQA activities in alignment with the strategies and goals set by Quality and Clinical leadership. This role plays a key part in ensuring the effectiveness of clinical quality systems and compliance with global regulatory standards through process improvement, oversight, and strategic collaboration.

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. 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:

• Collaborate with Quality and Clinical leadership to support the Clinical Trial Quality System subprocess, including continuous process improvements, maintenance of procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements, and mitigation of compliance risks.
• Partner with Global Clinical Operations to ensure ongoing compliance of clinical research activities and to drive operational efficiency through process improvement initiatives and clinical systems.
• Lead quality escalation discussions with global, cross-functional partners; drive and oversee non-conformances (NCEPs) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs); own CAPAs as needed.
• Serve as a consultant on the interpretation of regulations and their application to clinical trial processes, translating them into practical, compliant quality system requirements.
• Identify key areas of regulatory risk and propose resolutions to improve compliance with applicable regulations, BSC policies, and procedures.
• Partner with divisional and regional Clinical Quality teams to gather data for management review presentations.
• Support analysis of clinical metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support internal and external audits of Boston Scientific, as needed.
• Review standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with regulations and BSC policies; lead SOP development when appropriate.
• Lead project activities under the direction of Quality Management, including the development of project plans outlining work streams, timelines, roles, and resources.
• Communicate project status, risks, and resolutions to management for key initiatives.
• Foster cross-functional relationships to enable knowledge sharing, best practice adoption, and continuous improvement across the Clinical organization.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all individuals to reach their full potential.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in Clinical Quality Systems, Clinical Operations/Project Management, or Regulatory Affairs
• Medical device industry experience required
• Extensive knowledge of FDA, ISO, EU MDR, and medical device quality requirements governing human subject research
• Excellent organizational, execution, and communication skills

Requisition

Minimum Salary: $106800

Maximum Salary: $202900

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see — 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…