Melissa Higgison
About Melissa Higgison
Melissa Higgison is the Rhythm Management Business Unit Manager UK&Ire at Boston Scientific, with a career spanning various roles in sales and management within the company since 2003. She holds multiple advanced degrees from University College Dublin and has a background in nursing and recruitment.
Title
Rhythm Management Business Unit Manager UK&Ire
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Melissa Higgison serves as the Rhythm Management Business Unit Manager for Boston Scientific in the UK and Ireland. She began this role in 2021, reflecting her extensive experience and dedication to the company.
Previous Roles at Boston Scientific
Over her career with Boston Scientific, Melissa Higgison has held numerous significant positions. She was the EP Business Manager UK&Ire in 2021 for a duration of 8 months. Prior to that, she served as the Rhythm Management Sales Manager from 2010 to 2021, and the Territory Sales Manager in London from 2005 to 2010. Her journey with the company began as a Territory Specialist from 2003 to 2005 in the UK and Ireland.
Early Career
Before joining Boston Scientific, Melissa's career included roles such as Nurse Adviser at Innovex in London from 2001 to 2003, and Recruitment Consultant at Premier People Recruitment Ltd from 2000 to 2001 in London. Her early career laid a solid foundation for her subsequent growth in the medical device industry.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Higgison's educational background is rooted in leadership and business management, with multiple qualifications from University College Dublin. She holds a Diploma in Business and Executive Coaching (2020-2021), a Masters Diploma in Leadership Development (2019-2020), an MSc in Business & Leadership (2017-2020), a Masters Diploma in Business Finance (2017-2018), and a Masters Diploma in Strategic Growth (Biotech & Pharma) (2017-2018). Additionally, she studied Nursing at City, University of London from 1995 to 1998, achieving a Nursing Project 2000 qualification.