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Senior Director ISC Engineering Equipment

In-Office, Multiple Locations

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Job ID
R-545684
Category
Engineering
Location
Multiple Locations
Region
EMEA

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 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.

Why join us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

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.

Become a maker of possible with us!

Our vision for Manufacturing Operations at BD

Our Manufacturing Operations organization comprises multiple manufacturing locations across the globe where our teams have a hands-on role producing high quality products in high-quality facilities, what allows us to provide our customers with exceptional products and solutions.

About the role

As Senior Director ISC Engineering Equipment you will be responsible for end to end leadership of equipment design, integration, and vertical ramp up across BD manufacturing sites globally in alignment with business growth, quality, cost, delivery, and regulatory requirements.

Leading a team of professional engineers, this position provides strategic engineering leadership, technical expertise, and people development while leading the technical roadmap and driving global standardization, operational readiness, and performance optimization of automated manufacturing equipment.

Main responsibilities will include:

Strategy & Leadership

  • Define and drive the global technology strategy for equipment engineering
  • Build, lead, and develop high-performing global engineering teams
  • Drive standardisation and modernisation across manufacturing sites
  • Act as escalation point for critical production, quality, and supplier issues

Equipment & Process Design

  • Lead equipment and process design aligned with manufacturing, quality, and safety requirements
  • Optimise performance across cost, reliability, uptime, and maintainability
  • Drive design excellence through robust review processes and continuous improvement
  • Enable smart factory and digital (MES) integration into equipment solutions

Capital Project & Vendor Management

  • Lead large-scale capital projects from concept through implementation and ramp-up
  • Own CapEx planning, forecasting, and execution discipline
  • Partner with suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery commitments are met
  • Build strong vendor partnerships supporting long-term operational needs

Equipment Integration & Vertical Start‑Up

  • Oversee equipment installation, integration, and production ramp-up
  • Ensure minimal disruption to ongoing manufacturing operations
  • Drive site readiness, including training and capability development
  • Deliver expected performance in efficiency, reliability, and output

Operational Excellence & Performance (throughout the industrialization process)

  • Ensure manufacturing lines meet quality, regulatory, and performance standards
  • Drive improvements in OEE, uptime, and reliability
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across sites
  • Enable data-driven decision making through equipment performance tracking

About you

You are an experienced engineering leader (15+ years of experience) with a strong track record of driving performance in complex, global manufacturing environments. You combine deep technical expertise with the ability to lead, influence, and build high-performing teams at scale.

  • Proven experience leading global engineering or equipment organisations
  • Strong background in manufacturing, automation, or equipment engineering
  • Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g. MedTech, Pharma, Automotive)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and develop high-performing teams
  • Strong stakeholder management skills in a global, matrix environment
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into execution
  • Excellent communication and leadership presence
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred), MBA or MS in Engineering preferred
  • Ability to frequently travel, both domestic and international (Up to 30-50%)

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

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.

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.

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

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 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

CHE Eysins - Business Park Terre-Bonne

Additional Locations

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

CHF218,200.00 - CHF392,800.00 CHF Annual
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