Legal Director, Global Regulatory

Legal Director, Global Regulatory

Work mode: Hybrid Onsite Location(s): Marlborough, MA, US, 01752 Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills; US-CA-Valencia; US-FL-Miami; US-FL-West Palm Beach; US-IN-Spencer; US-MN-Maple Grove; US-TX-Austin 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: 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 Legal Director, Global Regulatory serves in a dual-capacity global role, providing strategic legal leadership across medical device regulatory and quality matters, as well as real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) initiatives.

In the primary capacity, this role provides strategic global legal counsel on medical device regulatory and quality matters, including compliance with international regulations, risk mitigation, and process development across the product life cycle. This includes advising on regulatory strategy, supporting audits and inspections, and guiding cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to evolving global standards. In the secondary capacity, this role provides strategic legal support for RWD and RWE initiatives, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and enable innovation in data-driven health care solutions. This global role partners across regions and functions to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and enable business strategy. The ideal candidate combines deep regulatory knowledge with strong legal acumen and operates as a strategic business partner supporting complex, high-impact initiatives.

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:

• Medical device regulatory and quality support
• Real-world evidence and real-world data support
• Regulatory and compliance
• Business partnership and risk management

Required qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice law in at least one US state
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in legal practice in or supporting the medical device industry
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in the regulatory and quality
• Deep understanding of FDA, EU MDR, and other global regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience advising on complex regulatory and compliance issues in a global environment.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Ability to travel up to 10% globally

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience advising on real-world evidence and real-world data programs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships across global functions.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• High integrity and demonstrated commitment to compliance.

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 education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.

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.

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 identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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.