Senior Director, Home Healthcare Product Innovation
In-Office, Covington, GA
- Job ID
- R-559501
- Category
- Research & Development
- Location
- Covington, Georgia
Build an engineering career where innovation, ownership and impact move healthcare forward
At BD, Engineering and R&D professionals design, develop and improve the technologies that shape how healthcare is delivered worldwide. You'll apply scientific thinking, technical expertise and creative problem-solving to turn complex challenges into solutions that matter.
Whether you specialize in mechanical, electrical, process, systems, software or research engineering, BD offers the scale, resources and freedom to innovate – with clear expectations, accountability for outcomes and opportunities to grow your career alongside industry-leading technology.
And as one of the world's largest medical technology companies, you'll shape solutions that reach across global healthcare systems and improve lives at scale.
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
Position Summary
The Senior Director, Product Development, Home Healthcare will lead the strategy, development, and commercialization of a portfolio of innovative medical devices and consumer-focused healthcare solutions designed for use outside traditional acute care settings. This leader will identify emerging patient, clinician, and healthcare system needs and translate market opportunities into differentiated product portfolios that improve patient outcomes, increase accessibility, and create sustainable competitive advantage.
As healthcare continues to shift from hospitals and clinical environments into homes, community settings, and direct-to-patient channels, this role will drive the development of next-generation products that empower patients to independently manage their care. Areas of focus may include continence care, urology, chronic disease management, respiratory care, mobility solutions, remote monitoring, wound management, and other technologies supporting self-care and home-based treatment.
Key Responsibilities
Product Portfolio Strategy
- Develop and execute a long-term product development strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives and evolving healthcare delivery trends.
- Identify and evaluate market opportunities created by the migration of care from acute care environments to home, ambulatory, and direct-to-patient settings.
- Build and prioritize a robust portfolio of new products, technologies, and platform innovations that support long-term business growth.
- Partner with Marketing, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Operations, and Commercial Leadership to establish strategic product roadmaps.
Product Development Leadership
- Lead multidisciplinary R&D teams responsible for concept generation, product design, verification, validation, and commercialization.
- Drive execution of new product development programs from opportunity assessment through product launch.
- Accelerate development timelines while maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure product development processes effectively balance speed, risk management, patient safety, and business objectives.
Market and Customer Insights
- Translate patient, caregiver, clinician, and customer needs into actionable product requirements.
- Monitor emerging healthcare trends, technology advancements, reimbursement changes, and competitive activity to identify new growth opportunities.
- Engage directly with healthcare providers, patients, advocacy groups, distributors, and strategic partners to inform product strategy.
Commercialization & Growth
- Partner with commercial teams to support successful product launches and adoption strategies.
- Develop product business cases and investment recommendations supporting portfolio expansion.
- Champion products that improve patient access and support evolving distribution models, including home healthcare providers, retail healthcare channels, e-commerce platforms, and direct-to-patient solutions.
Organizational Leadership
- Build and develop high-performing product development teams.
- Foster a culture of accountability, customer focus, innovation, and excellence in execution.
Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on product strategy, technology investments, and competitive positioning.
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 GA - Covington BMDAdditional Locations
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Success Profile
What sets successful Engineering and R&D professionals apart? You're likely to thrive if you are:
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Curious
- Detail-oriented
- Inventive
- Problem-solver
Ready for your next challenge?
This is an environment for engineers who want to think boldly and execute with precision. You'll have the opportunity to influence design decisions, contribute across the full product lifecycle and see how your work moves from concept to real-world impact – backed by the scale of a global MedTech leader.
Hear from one of our BD Innovators about how BD uses cutting-edge AI and machine learning to power decisions that improve patient outcomes and expand access to care. This is where your work drives real-time impact across the globe.
Hear from Our Associates
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"BD is a big, global company so don't be afraid to connect with and reach out to others. There is so much to learn here, and the company does an amazing job of helping people develop and grow. I'd also offer to become like a sponge and soak up as much knowledge as you can and put your Career Blueprint to work for you. I really love my job and am so grateful to work at BD."
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"I think we have something like more than 30 different countries represented by those working within the Research Centre Ireland, which is impressive and one of my favourite things about BD. I work with electrical, mechanical engineers, scientists and so many others – it's wonderful to see and hear so many different perspectives during the day."
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"I continue to be amazed at how we keep innovating in the Med Tech space. We constantly evaluate how to bring even more solutions to healthcare professionals, how to increase the efficiency of our technologies, all while keeping the patient impact in mind. Not only have I found meaningful work at BD, but a place where I feel I can thrive."
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"During my interview, I learned how much of an impact our infusion solutions have across the world and I was impressed because whether it's analgesics, cancer treatments, anesthesia or other treatments, the likelihood of someone within your own family using our product is high. Contributing to the creation of products that have the ability to make such a big impact in healthcare is a great feeling. I love my role at BD."
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Competitive Compensation
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Healthcare Coverage
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