Senior Director, Strategy Operations

In-Office, Durham, NC

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Job ID: R-556266
Category: Shared Service Management & Business Process
Location: Durham, North Carolina

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

Broad Scope & Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, analytical, business-savvy, and well-rounded problem solver to support the President of the Pharmacy Automation business in driving strategy, business operations, and execution of key priorities.

As an integral member of the President's leadership team, you will support and lead projects across diverse areas of the business, helping shape fact-based strategic decisions within Pharmacy Automation (~$600M), part of BD's Connected Care segment. Success in this role requires the ability to manage complex cross-functional priorities, synthesize data and information into actionable insights, derive strategic recommendations, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior and executive leadership.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated leader with exceptional analytical, facilitation, and communication skills. Working closely with leaders across the global business, you will help drive strategic decision-making, coordinate execution of critical initiatives, and ensure alignment across business unit and regional priorities. The role requires strong collaboration, leadership through influence, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while keeping teams focused on the most important business objectives.

As a trusted advisor to the President, you will help drive organizational effectiveness and operational excellence by coordinating strategic planning activities, supporting executive communications, facilitating leadership team operating rhythms, tracking progress against key priorities, and helping ensure successful execution of the organization's most critical initiatives.

Reporting directly to the President, this role offers broad visibility across the business and a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience supporting a global leadership team while developing deep expertise in general management, business operations, and strategy.

We value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses across strategy, operations, commercial excellence, product management, and business development to support strategic decision-making and business performance.
Lead and coordinate high-priority strategic initiatives across functions, businesses, and regions, leveraging data-driven insights, structured problem solving, stakeholder engagement, and executive communication.
Drive the operating rhythm of the President's leadership team, including agenda development, action tracking, meeting facilitation, and follow-through to ensure effective decision-making and execution.
Partner with senior leaders to develop annual and quarterly objectives, monitor progress against priorities, and provide visibility into business performance.
Lead the development of executive and employee communications, including quarterly business updates, town halls, and leadership presentations that effectively communicate business strategy, priorities, and results.
Support global and regional business reviews by providing strategic insights, business analysis, and recommendations to inform key decisions.
Coordinate the development of quarterly business reviews, annual strategic plans, and other executive-level planning activities through effective cross-functional collaboration.
Proactively identify business opportunities, risks, and emerging trends, providing recommendations that position the business for long-term success.
Travel up to 30%.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
10+ years of experience in strategy, business development, marketing, product management, operations, finance, consulting, or related fields (5+ years with an advanced degree).
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
Strong program and project management experience managing complex initiatives and competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in medical devices, healthcare, management consulting and/or investment banking desirable
Experience leading or managing teams and change initiatives
Experience generating creative new business ideas and strategies
Outstanding analytical abilities, financial acumen and business judgment
Experience in financial modeling and ability to critically interpret the results
Experience with developing strategic business plans
Experience across multiple business or functional teams.
Broad practical experience across multiple professional disciplines within the organization, combining theory, past practical experience and the organization’s business practices.
Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills

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 NC - Durham - Roche Drive

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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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