AF Clinical Manager - San Diego/Orange County, CA

Additional Location(s): US-CA-San Diego; US-CA-Anaheim/Huntington Beach; US-CA-Carlsbad; US-CA-Irvine; US-CA-Laguna Hills; US-CA-Orange County; US-CA-San Clemente

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:

At Boston Scientific, we are dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions. In this leadership role, you will guide and develop a high-performing clinical team within our Rhythm Solutions division , supporting the Watchman™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) device -a groundbreaking alternative to long-term blood thinners for stroke risk reduction in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

As a clinical leader, your work directly impacts patients by supporting a therapy that offers freedom from the burden of lifelong anticoagulation. Hear how the Watchman device changed Linda's life : Watch Linda's Story

You will be instrumental in driving clinical excellence, team development, and operational efficiency across your region. By ensuring best-in-class clinical education and procedural support, you'll help improve patient outcomes and support the continued success of one of Boston Scientific's fastest-growing therapies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assess and identify clinical training needs , providing individualized coaching, development planning, and mentorship for direct reports
• Conduct final assessments to certify new Clinical Specialists and ensure clinical readiness
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and oversee coordination of regional coverage to support procedural needs across multiple territories
• Provide hands-on clinical education and procedural support as needed, including troubleshooting and supporting new team members in the field
• Champion the adoption of new technologies and help drive improved utilization, procedural efficiency, and outcomes for existing customers
• Collaborate closely with Regional Managers to ensure clinical alignment with broader sales strategy and territory performance goals
• Foster strong communication and collaboration with direct reports, Territory Managers, peers, and Area Vice Presidents to share clinical insights and market updates
• Lead national-level best practice sharing and knowledge exchange to elevate clinical excellence across the organization
• Oversee and approve clinical team travel expenses in alignment with corporate policies
• Ensure team compliance with company policies, procedures, and administrative standards with integrity and accountability
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide creative, solutions-focused responses to customer needs (e.g., with Marketing, Sales, Technical Support)
• Facilitate and manage training programs and events to support ongoing clinical development
• Conduct field-based performance evaluations , mid-year check-ins, and formal annual reviews with direct reports
• Ensure necessary resources are in place to support Quality System compliance and uphold Boston Scientific's Quality Policy
• Promote an inclusive, high-performance culture where every team member is empowered to contribute to shared goals
• Manage budgets, resources, and functional activities within assigned areas as needed

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 7 years of clinical cardiology, medical device sales, or related industry.

Preferred qualifications:

• Clinical certification and deep understanding of Watchman or Access Solutions therapies, with proven success supporting implant procedures
• Strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically across clinical and commercial objectives
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and customer groups
• Familiarity with the local customer landscape and regional healthcare systems
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a clinical or technical field setting
• Conflict management skills and the ability to navigate complex situations with professionalism and focus
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
• Proven project management experience and comfort managing multiple priorities

Requisition ID: 630402

The anticipated annualized base amount or range for this full time position will be $120,000 plus variable compensation governed by the Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives) as well as the value of core and optional benefits offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

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Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at and follow us on LinkedIn.


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