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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:

At Boston Scientific, we are shaping the future of healthcare by leveraging data-driven digital solutions to transform patient care. As market dynamics evolve, we view this as a critical opportunity to advance our mission of improving lives through innovative medical solutions that enhance patient outcomes and experiences.

We are seeking a Principal Data Scientist to join our Cardiology Marketing and Digital Enablement team, with a focus on the WATCHMAN and FARAPULSE businesses. In this role, you will apply your expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and advanced analytics to develop impactful, data-driven solutions that address key business challenges. You’ll work closely with product managers, data engineers, and marketing leaders, serving as a key subject matter expert within the organization. Your ability to translate complex data into actionable insights will drive innovation and directly impact business outcomes across our digital landscape.

If you're passionate about using cutting-edge data science to revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

The position is based in Maple Grove, MN, with a hybrid work arrangement that requires three days in-office per week.

This position will accept applications until November 27, 2024.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and deploy AI/ML models to predict key marketing and business metrics, such as leads and conversions.
• Perform customer segmentation, journey analysis, churn prediction, and lifetime value analysis to optimize marketing strategies.
• Design and execute A/B tests and controlled experiments to assess the effectiveness of digital marketing initiatives.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights that guide business decisions.
• Provide data-driven solutions to address business challenges and support strategic marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to ensure smooth model deployment and performance tracking.
• Clearly communicate complex algorithms and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay informed on emerging trends in healthcare data science and AI/ML to drive ongoing digital innovation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience applying AI/ML in business applications, or 10+ years of relevant AI/ML experience in business settings in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in Python and related data science libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience working with various data types, including structured, unstructured, and image data, to develop models and perform analyses.
• Experience with healthcare data, such as claims, real-world evidence (RWE), or electronic health records (EHR).
• Proven experience applying data science in commercial environments (e.g., marketing or sales) to achieve business outcomes.
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and database technologies for deploying data science models.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an agile development environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven, iterative solutions.
• Familiarity with healthcare-specific algorithms and their integration into clinical systems and workflows.
• Experience with tools and data vendors such as AWS, Snowflake, Komodo Health, IQVIA, or Definitive Healthcare.
• Working knowledge of data engineering practices to support end-to-end data science workflows.

Requisition ID: 595708

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. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.