Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director, R&D – Materials Science and Shared Services, the Senior Manager of the Product Engineering Lab provides strategic and operational leadership for product engineering laboratories supporting all Medical Delivery Solutions (MDS) platforms. This role oversees multiple labs globally across several sites ensuring that test capabilities, capacity, and compliance to enable world class product development, verification, and innovation. The Senior Manager drives operational excellence, continuous improvement, and predictable execution while partnering across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to accelerate product development cycles.

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. 

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the long‑term strategy for the Product Engineering Lab network, aligning capabilities with MDS platform needs, capability roadmaps, and global R&D priorities.

• Oversees MDS R&D product engineering labs in Brea, Salt Lake City, Franklin Lakes, and TCI.

• Establish clear goals, performance indicators, and resource plans to deliver high‑quality data and technical insights that support predictable program execution.

Operational Excellence & Execution

• Oversee all Product Engineering Lab locations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and predictable execution of testing and engineering workflows.

• Implement continuous improvement and Lean principles to enhance throughput, efficiency, and quality, supported by clear operational metrics and visual management.

• Ensure robust data integrity, adherence to design control, and alignment with quality system expectations.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner across all MDS platforms and functions such as R&D, Quality, and Program Management to provide support throughout the product lifecycle.

• Partner with R&D and Quality to optimize and modernize test methods, driving greater efficiency and maintaining compliance with evolving industry standards.

• Align global lab resources with program priorities, balancing near‑term needs with long‑term capability development.

Talent Development & Culture

• Attract, develop, and empower top talent. Foster a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. 

• Implement talent development programs and succession planning to build long-term organizational capability. 

Qualifications:

Education

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.

Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Research and Development

• 3+ years of R&D Lab management experience, with a strong track record in operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Proven success in building a strong lab team and leading initiatives to drive lab efficiencies in medical device industry.

• Deep knowledge of medical device regulations (FDA, ISO 13485), design control.

• Expertise in product development is a strong plus. 

• Demonstrated ability to set strategic vision, manage large technical organizations, and drive operational efficiencies. 

• Strong communication, team member engagement, and organizational change skills. 

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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Primary Work Location

USA CA – Brea

Additional Locations

USA UT - Salt Lake City

Work Shift

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$158,300.00 - $261,100.00 USD Annual