Associate Director, Program / Project Manager
In-Office, Multiple Locations
- Job ID
- R-526444
- Category
- Project Management
- Location
- Multiple Locations
Lead the work that keeps us moving
At BD, Corporate professionals power the systems, decisions and capabilities that enable our global business to perform and grow. You'll partner across functions, regions and leadership levels to solve complex challenges, drive operational excellence and support the teams closest to customers and healthcare providers.
Across our corporate functions, BD offers opportunities which allow you to deliver results that matter, take ownership of your impact, and grow your career in an organization built for long-term success. As one of the largest global medical technology companies, BD offers the scale, reach and innovation footprint to help you make an impact across healthcare systems worldwide.
Without you, advancing the world of health™ wouldn't be possible.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
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.
Job Description
We are a global business within BD Medical, dedicated to delivering quality and innovative solutions in Advanced Access Devices (AAD). The business is committed to maintaining its accelerated growth through portfolio diversification, differentiated offerings and geographic / market expansions, while maintaining the profitability of the core product lines. We manage a healthy portfolio of programs ranging from incremental innovation to disruptive & breakthrough opportunities enabling medication delivery solutions. Our project managers have passion for bringing new technical solutions to market to meet serious unmet clinical needs, have strong records of professional achievement, and have the capacity and desire for continuous development and growth. We strive to provide each individual with opportunities to develop skills, gain and share knowledge, understand and deliver what our customers want and build a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Responsibilities:
This high visibility position will be responsible for leading and motivating a large scale cross functional NPD team of high complexity within the AAD Platform within the Business Group of MDS.
Complete understanding of a wide application of project management principles, theories, and concepts. Including but not limited, customer scope requirements, work breakdown structures, risk management, integrated business plans, and product requirements.
Delivers projects on-time through predictable and transparent execution.
Serving as an agile problem solver, master negotiator, motivational coach, product development process expert, prudent risk taker, and team champion.
Influences solutions and works to resolve business and/or technical problems at all levels of the organization.
A strong, influential communicator who implements the strategic and technical direction for the project/program team.
Finds and creates new avenues of excellence. Self-starting and will take action without prompting or direction from others to solve problems.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of business, market growth drivers and trends, influences business case development.
Has a thorough understanding of all functional work streams in a phase gate process and a vision of an integrated project plan.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, review and approvals via multiple regional registrations in addition to other conflicting/dependent programs.
Responsible for the execution, quality, and results of the projects and the success of the resulting products for the business or in the market.
Interact with functional managers and business leaders to communicate critical project risks, mitigations, questions and/or challenges.
Define program resource needs and negotiate program resourcing plans. Work with functional leaders to ensure the appropriate core team resources are committed to the program and contribute to the required performance levels.
Mentor, coach and challenge core team members, functional leaders and business leaders regarding functional and cross functional strategies and approaches to improve program development outcomes.
Analyze development situations and data with in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
Influence solutions to business or technical problems.
Communicate and implement the strategic and technical direction for the project/program teams.
Minimum Requirements:
- BS degree in engineering (required)
- At least 10 years relevant experience in medical device product development and design
- 3+ years of experience leading medical device cross-functional, global teams through complex projects or programs
- New product development experience with Class II medical devices
- Successful launch experience of medical device products from concept through launch
- Ability to develop technical and business process solutions to complex problems
- Knowledge of global medical device regulatory requirements (FDA, Anvisa, NMPA, MDR) and quality standards (ISO, GB, JISC)
- Complete understanding of medical device project management principles, theories & concepts
- Experience with creating work breakdown structures, risk management, and integrated business plans
- Thorough understanding of functional work streams in a phase gate process
- Experience in medical device product development planning, risk identification, and timeline optimization
- Experience leading development of commercialization strategies
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and influencing skills
Preferred Requirements:
- Advanced degree in an engineering discipline or MBA
- Six-sigma design and development background
- PMP certification or equivalent
Additional Desired Skills/ Experience:
- Self-starting attitude with ability to take initiative without direction
- Experience representing an organization as prime contact on contracts and projects
- Experience interacting with senior external personnel on technical matters
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.
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Why Join Us?
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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visithttps://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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Primary Work Location
USA UT - Salt Lake City BASAdditional Locations
USA UT - SandyWork Shift
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- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Proactive
- Problem-solver
- Results-driven
- Self-Starter
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This is an environment for professionals who want influence, accountability and visibility. You'll collaborate with teams around the world, advise leaders and help translate bold strategy into measurable outcomes that strengthen our business and advance healthcare worldwide
See how BD transforms possibility into progress through relentless innovation and purposeful collaboration. See what it means to build the future of health — together with BD.
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Competitive Compensation
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Healthcare Coverage
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