Mary De Costa
About Mary De Costa
Mary De Costa is the Principal Medical Safety Specialist at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in clinical research and safety management.
Title
Mary De Costa serves as the Principal Medical Safety Specialist at Boston Scientific, a position she has held since 2019. In this capacity, she leverages her expertise in clinical trial methodology and FDA regulations to ensure the safety and efficacy of medical devices.
Company
Mary De Costa is currently employed at Boston Scientific, a global medical technology company headquartered in Marlborough, MA. Boston Scientific specializes in developing and manufacturing medical devices used in a range of interventional medical specialties.
Education and Expertise
Mary De Costa achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from Salem State University, completing her studies in 1995. Further enhancing her expertise, she earned a Professional Certification in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Richmond in 2014 and a certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in 2013. She has a strong command of FDA regulations, vendor, and physician management, and clinical trial methodologies.
Professional Background
Mary De Costa has held significant roles in various organizations throughout her career. She began as a Senior Clinical Project Manager at C.R. Bard, Incorporated from 1999 to 2001 in the Greater Boston Area. She later served as a Senior Clinical Research Associate (2001-2003) and Senior Safety Program Manager (2003-2013) at Boston Scientific Corporation. From 2014 to 2018, she was Clinical Development Manager at Indivior in Richmond, Virginia, before returning to Boston Scientific as Principal Medical Safety Specialist in 2019.
Achievements
Mary De Costa has a proven track record of creating efficient and innovative improvements to operational workflows. Her contributions have resulted in streamlined clinical trial processes. Additionally, she exhibits exceptional skills in vendor and physician management, maintaining high standards in a regulated and rapidly changing environment.