Raul S.
About Raul S.
Raul S. is a Principal R&D Systems Engineer at Boston Scientific, with a background in electrical and electronics engineering and extensive experience in product development and regulatory compliance.
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Raul S. is the Principal R&D Systems Engineer at Boston Scientific.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Raul S. currently serves as the Principal R&D Systems Engineer at Boston Scientific. In this role, he leads the development of new product features by translating abstract scientific concepts and mathematical models into commercial product features for the Deep Brain Stimulation franchise. He also manages relationships and contracts with external collaborators, actively participates in defining product strategy and cadence, and contributes to regulatory approaches and clinical studies. Additionally, Raul supports regulatory submissions such as CE Mark and FDA PMA to ensure compliance with various design control standards.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Raul S. has held various positions with increasing responsibility. He co-founded Hypothermia Devices, Inc. in 2014 and worked there for 7 months. He also served as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Boston Scientific in 2013 for 4 months. Before joining Boston Scientific, Raul worked at UCLA as a Development Engineer from 2012 to 2013 and as a Research Associate from 2008 to 2013. His earlier experience includes a 9-month internship as an Engineer at Pall Technology Ltda. in Chile.
Education and Expertise
Raul S. has a solid educational foundation in engineering and entrepreneurship. He earned an Engineer's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the same institution. He also holds a certificate in Entrepreneurship for Science, Medicine, and Technology from UCLA Anderson School of Management, obtained in 2013. His education underpins his expertise in electrical engineering and product development.
Role in Product Development and Regulatory Compliance
In his current capacity, Raul S. is responsible for making critical technical decisions related to product design and technical strategy at Boston Scientific. He focuses significantly on risk management and mitigation strategies. Raul supports regulatory submissions to ensure products comply with standards such as 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and IEC 62304. His roles encompass extensive involvement in managing both the technical and regulatory aspects of new product development, ensuring adherence to all relevant guidelines and standards.