Heres the Key to Finding a Company Where Doing Good Is Actually a Priority

Heres the Key to Finding a Company Wherbeie Doing Good Is Actually a Priority Within the healthcare field, we might imagine that the truly avantgarde work happens in a lab, carried out by people who research, develop, and pioneer new forms of treatment. In reality, pushing medical boundaries isnt only for healthcare developers and providers just ask Roshini Jain and Carolyn Amato, two leaders making a difference atBoston Scientific.Jain, a director of Clinical Science, and Amato, an area vice president of Sales for the companys Deep Brain Stimulation geschftliches miteinander, were drawn to Boston Scientific for a similar reason the desire to transform patient lives. As a global manufacturer of cutting-edge medical devices, Boston Scientific develops solutions for individuals suffering from debilitating and life-threatening conditions and Jain and Amato each play a key role in getting those solutions to the doctors and the patients who need them.Carolyn Amato. Photo curtesy of Bost on ScientificIts very gratifying and powerful to see how we impact patients lives by helping them with their chronic pain and other debilitating conditions such as Parkinsons disease, Jain said. One of the fruchtwein interesting aspects of my job is being able to see the various facets of our emerging and advancing therapies, and the impact theyre making on patients.Amato says she got hooked on her work at Boston Scientific during her very first assignment for the company, nearly 17 years ago.I led a field team whose primary focus was motivating people to participate in community health screenings that checked for risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Its how I became passionate about Boston Scientific the company invests in doing the right thing for patients, she said. If youre doing the right thing for patients, youre also doing good for the communities in which your team works.Jain and Amato recently shared with Fairygodboss all the ways in which Boston Scientific helps them do good, a s well as their most memorable pieces of career advice.How long have you been in your current role, and what were you doing previously?JainI was promoted two years ago to my current role as a director in Clinical Research in our Neuromodulation businesses where I manage a team of scientists, technical writers, clinical liaisons and clinical engineers. Previously, I was a fellow research scientist where I was responsible for the design of clinical studies to hilfestellung regulatory agency approval of new implantable devices and indications. Prior to that, I managed a team of field clinical engineers responsible for working with healthcare providers to conduct field clinical studies to determine the efficacy and effectiveness of neurostimulation therapies (devices that provide pain relief by disrupting the pain signals traveling between the spinal cord and the brain).Roshini Jain. Photo courtesy of Boston ScientificAmatoIn December 2017, Boston Scientific received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for its Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) technology to treat the symptoms of Parkinsons disease, a degenerative condition that affects more than one million Americans and 10 million people worldwide. DBS is an implanted system that sends signals to specific nerve cells in the brain. Patients treated with a DBS device may have improved symptom control and be able to reduce their reliance on medications, which may have side effects. One year prior to launch, I joined the Neuromodulation team to help build the field sales organization for this exciting, new product category. I started my career in life science product commercialization at the global pharmaceutical firm, Merck Company, Inc. Next, I joined Guidant Corporation, now part of Boston Scientific, and had the opportunity to build the companys first Market Development field organization. We were tasked with accelerating therapy awareness and adoption for a new, implantable heart failure technology.What do yo u love most about your job or your company?JIm able to make an impact in the lives of patients suffering from a variety of conditions, including chronic pain and Parkinsons disease. I interact with a variety of people in roles across the organization, including sales, marketing, and research development. Additionally, I serve as an interface between the company and our customers, including neurosurgeons, neurologists, pain physicians, research staff, and others, where I enjoy learning more about their specific needs so I can demonstrate the value of our innovations through clinical outcomes.AWhen Boston Scientific engages in a community, in essence, were trying to help someones mom, brother or grandparent. Enabling access to new medical technology in rural geographies or with otherwise underserved populations takes collaboration. A company that invests to do the right thing for patients is a good fit for me.Whats something you think most people (perhaps even current employees) dont know about your company that you think they should?JBoston Scientific has earned a spot on the Working Mother 100 Best Companies in recognition of our progressive life/work integration policies and programs. As a working mother myself, I can relate to this first-hand. We have a lot of perks, such as flexible work arrangements, expanded maternity and paternity support for new parents, breast milk shipping service for nursing mothers when they travel for business and a meal-planning service to save employees time and promote a healthy lifestyle.How else is Boston Scientific supporting women in advancing their careers?ABoston Scientifics Womens Network is an employee resource group that dedicates time, resources and executive support toward the professional development of women within the organization. Beyond work goals and moving toward more life/work integration programs, the companys tangible commitment to family is something that makes me proud. From adoption assistance to fertili ty benefits and paid leave for both new moms and dads, Boston Scientific supports a broad definition of development.Whats the first thing you do at work every day?JThe first thing that I do at work is check my calendar it helps me determine my deliverables for the day, prioritize them and ensure that I have assigned adequate time to complete whats needed for the day. Its also the last thing that I do to check if I have anything left over for the next day and whats on the docket for tomorrow.AI had to recover from being a slave to my own email. Now, Im disciplined and start each day focused on What makes the biggest impact today on the goals were working to accomplish?.Whats something youre especially good at work?JI am especially good at distilling complicated data and concepts to different audiences based on their varying levels of hintergrund and in a manner thats interesting and fun. I am also good at building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including my customers , my team and other leaders within the organization. This collaboration is key to success.ACrafting communications and activities to gently nudge a customer or a patient to change behavior with the goal of improving patient outcomes. New technologies stretch people out of their comfort zone, so easing evolution toward a new solution is important for advancing patient care.What about outside of work?JI have two boys a 9- and 2-year-old. I spend quality time with them be it going for a bike ride, playing a board game, or just a chat. I love to cook and thats one way I de-stress after a long day at work.AIm with Roshini on cooking to relax. This past weekend it was garlicky blue crabs, and that is a cooking adventure in a New York City apartmentWhats your 1 piece of advice for women who are looking for careers in clinical research and medical technology sales?JThere are several opportunities in clinical research that vary not only in expertise and background, but also in what works w ith your lifestyle a job with a lot of travel, a desk job, etc. Seek a mentor and give it a shot. I would also say Ask for what you think you deserve. Its okay to hear that you need to work more to get to your next goal, but unless you ask, you will never know.AIn medical technology sales, focus on a therapy that matters to you. My grandmother and her siblings suffered from Alzheimers Disease when I was in elementary school. Now, on cold, rainy mornings when its uncomfortable to hop into an airport fhrmann hol ver at 4 a.m., I know that Im part of the team advancing tools, techniques and therapies for brain science. So, I better get moving.--Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Boston Scientific. Find a job there today