Job Description Summary

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. 

The Sr. Manager BD Excellence Innovation will be responsible for partnering with enterprise-wide R&D teams to drive process excellence within the field of Innovation. This individual will work with R&D leadership across product management and engineering disciplines to install and support best in class business systems practices that improve new product development on-time delivery (OTD), reduce development time, improve product quality, and reduce costs. In addition to installing and supporting best in class tools, this individual will also be responsible for driving a Kaizen and continuous improvement culture across the R&D organization.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Implement and support innovation tools and processes, which will be used to drive improvement across the innovation and development process. Key focus will be on schedule compression, improved OTD, cost reduction and improved quality.

• Work with the Sr. Director of BD Excellence – Innovation and R&D leadership to strategically deploy the developed tools and processes throughout the global R&D organization.  Drive culture change for the adoption of BD Excellence tools and processes into the ethos of how BD develops products.

• Work with R&D leadership to develop and enhance core competencies within each business unit (BU) R&D team to drive continuous improvement and a Kaizen culture without segment oversight.

• Establish certified practitioners in each BU in the utilization of R&D process excellence tools, including Visual Project Management, Problem Solving and Kaizen.

• Support the continuous development of BD Excellence tools to monitor R&D performance that clearly identify where issues exist so they can be problem solved quickly.

• Train associates in the art of problem solving, using a Toyota based approach to creating paretos and developing actions to solve key issues (80/20 rule).

• Implement and support process and technologies for information sharing that maximizes the collective to drive quality across each BU.

• Work across the enterprise-wide R&D organization leveraging BD Excellence best practices to drive innovation and new product development.

• Work with project teams to ensure tollgate alignment with key technical and commercial requirements.

• Proactively champion a culture of data driven decision making across all BD segments, including training, coaching, and mentoring associates on best practice methodologies and toolsets.

• Serve as a change ambassador to drive organizational awareness and adoption of newly developed tools and processes.

KSA Requirements (Knowledge, Skill, Abilities)

• Ability to facilitate complex cross-functional meetings and initiatives that achieve and sustain desired outcomes.

• Excellent communicator who can drive clarity of thought and change through influence.

• Strong work ethic, with proven experience in demonstrating learning agility and an entrepreneurial mindset.

• BA/BS or equivalent in, life science, engineering, sciences or related discipline

• 5+ years of experience within the Life Sciences, Diagnostics or Med Tech industry in an R&D/Innovation role.

• Experience working with teams on the development of new technologies

• Experience working in or across multiple divisions within an organization (commercial team, scientific team, business team).

• Experience with managing/leading cross-functional teams.

• Experience with the implementation of best-in-class Innovation tools, including Visual Project Management, Kaizen and Problem Solving

• Highly effective communication with excellent organizational skills

• Analytical skill set and background.

• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience presenting to leadership in an accurate and concise manner.

• Strong experience working with diverse technology platforms.

Desired Skill / Experience

• Certification in Business systems and Lean Tools

• Certification as a trainer or facilitator

• Experience working to solve quality challenges in a "Tiger Team" environment with tight time frames and pressure

• Experience in a regulatory environment (FDA/ICH) (highly desirable)

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/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status. 

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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.

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