Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

The Senior Program Manager is an advanced level Core Team Leader,  with significant cross-functional management experience and capable of driving a team comprised of multiple functions, regions, and external partners. The SR PGM MGR has overall accountability for project planning, execution, and delivering timely results through to successful project completion. Project success is measured on business results, schedule, budget, and release of improved & new products or platform changes.  Program-level accountability distinguishes leadership for a portfolio of related projects, and/or multi-phased and complex project initiatives, consistent with the most market critical, challenging and/or resource intensive commitments made by the overall enterprise.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Leads an interdisciplinary team of internal and external experts utilizing a range of processes, tools and approaches.  Accountable for timely delivery, technical excellence and process effectiveness of product development activities, while ensuring the implementation and rigor of BD-UCC product development processes and design control procedures.
• Applies extensive technical expertise & has deep knowledge of related disciplines.  Develops technical and business solutions to complex problems requiring ongoing & novel integration of ingenuity & creativity to devise solution approaches. In partnership with the platform and core team member, leads the development/remediation strategy for project(s) and programs.
• Accountable for the creation of work breakdown structures, integrated business plans and projects requirements.  Leads the cross functional development of product architecture within each functional area;  synthesizes functional plans;  and identifies essential interdependencies to drive successful project & overall program execution.
• Designs and leads innovation of a complex nature, working with functional resources and multifunctional teams within defined constraints.  Modifies methodologies and procedures to streamline project plans for quicker, valid results. 
• Responsible for project team effectiveness, including:  design, data summary and interpretation;  as well as report and manuscript preparation and review adherence to applicable regulations.
• Represents the organization as the prime contact for project contracts.  Interacts with external business leaders for significant technical issues, often requiring coordination between organizations.
• Guides the successful completion of projects by effectively organizing, coaching and motivating a highly skilled cross-functional team.
• May perform other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Project & Program Management
• Experience and knowledge of product development, Sustaining Engineering, and fully capable to lead all aspects of product development.
• Cross functional aptitude for all related functions, including R&D, Quality ENG/Control, and OPS/MFG.
• Project & Cross-Functional Leadership: possess the skills, knowledge, as well as academic and practical aptitude to engage, influence, and direct all functions involved in the development of the assigned product. Able to lead in a matrixed organization.
• Strong technical aptitude and engineering fundamentals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and influencing skills. Ability to build strong partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders at different levels within the organization.
• Customer Orientation: demonstrate a deep understanding of internal and external customers’ needs and key objectives. Strong inter-personal and influencing skills, with customer centricity in mind.
• Dealing with ambiguity: demonstrate ability to act in a changing & fluid environment. Effective change management skills.
• Ability to think critically and act as a change protagonist.
• Innovative Ideas & Approaches – ability to generate novel ideas for defining, implementing, and managing product design changes.
• Optimized Execution and Performance – advances long-term growth while consistently meeting or exceeding near-term business performance expectations.
• Commercial Excellence - ability to effectively apply business, financial and commercial knowledge to successfully deliver the product development outcomes.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, post graduate degree a plus. Project Management certification a plus.
• Minimum 7 years proven experience working in a structured product development process, including Design Control and Process Validations.
• 5+ years of proven experience as a member of a cross-functional Core Team (Member or Leader).
• Up to 30% travel domestic and international
• Experience leading and managing external partnerships preferred
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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