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Head of Sales, Industrial Media

Field, Sparks, MD

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Job ID
R-553122
Category
Sales
Location
Sparks, Maryland

Build a sales career where performance, growth and patient impact move forward together

At BD, Sales professionals own territories, build trusted relationships with healthcare decision-makers and drive adoption of solutions that shape customer and patient outcomes. 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. You’ll combine clinical understanding with commercial strategy to deliver value for customers – and results that move your career forward.

Whether you bring deep MedTech experience or a strong sales foundation from another industry, BD offers robust commercial tools, including training, coaching, and data-driven insights, development and support to help you win in complex environments – with clarity on expectations, accountability for results, and opportunities to grow.

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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

The Head of Sales - Industrial, is responsible for leading and developing a high-performing sales organization focused on driving revenue growth, market share expansion, and profitability across the Advanced Diagnostics portfolio, and specifically into the industrial media in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Personal Care, Healthcare, Clinical Laboratory, and Manufacturing markets.

Reporting directly to the VP/GM, North America, the candidate provides strategic leadership to a team of Industrial Pharmaceutical Account Executives while maintaining executive-level engagement with key customers and stakeholders. The candidate is accountable for achieving national financial objectives, driving commercial execution, developing talent, expanding market share, and delivering sustainable business growth across Industrial Media products.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and execute industrial business strategies to achieve revenue, profitability, and market share objectives.

  • Lead industrial sales efforts across Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Personal Care markets.

  • Recruit, hire, onboard, train, develop, and retain high-performing industrial sales professionals.

  • Conduct field coaching, joint sales calls, performance reviews, territory assessments, and development planning.

  • Build and maintain relationships with healthcare executives, laboratory directors, quality leaders, procurement teams, and C-suite stakeholders.

  • Drive industrial strategic account growth through consultative and system-selling methodologies.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in industrial microbiology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotech, and personal care industries.

  • Maintain expertise in regulatory requirements, compendial methods, quality systems, validation processes, and laboratory standards.

  • Collaborate with industrial Strategic Customer Groups, National Accounts, Marketing, Sales Specialists, Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership.

  • Develop accurate industrial forecasts, manage budgets, monitor profitability, and ensure disciplined CRM utilization.

  • Organize and lead regional meetings, business reviews, sales training programs, and planning sessions.

  • Build and maintain industrial KOL relationships throughout the country.

  • Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, laboratory safety requirements, and industry standards.

  • Maintain full accountability for industrial business P&L

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

  • Minimum 10 years of sales management or leadership experience.

  • Minimum 10 years of medical, laboratory, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or related sales experience.

  • Demonstrated history of exceeding sales quotas, profitability goals, and business objectives.

  • Strong financial, analytical, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

  • Proficiency in Salesforce.com CRM and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Ability to build executive-level relationships and influence stakeholders across organizations.

  • Ability to travel up to 75%.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Microbiology or related Life Sciences discipline, and MBA.

  • Capital equipment sales experience.

  • Experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, QC/QA, or Healthcare markets.

  • Experience managing multi-state territories and geographically dispersed teams.

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Leadership

  • Commercial Excellence

  • Talent Development & Coaching

  • Executive Relationship Management

  • P&L Management

  • Business Development

  • Consultative Selling

  • Market Development

  • Regulatory Expertise

  • Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Change Management

  • Customer-Centric Decision Making

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

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this role is $218,371 - $360,311 Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and geographic location.

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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Success Profile

What sets our top Sales performers apart? You’re likely to thrive in BD Sales if you are:

  • Results driven
  • Problem-solver
  • Competitive
  • Collaborative
  • Persuasive
  • Adaptable

Ready for your next challenge?

Discover what it’s like to build a meaningful career in Sales at BD. Hear from Richard Kent about why a Sales career at BD is both unique and rewarding – from building trusted partnerships with healthcare providers to bringing innovative solutions to life and seeing their real-world impact. You’ll also get a glimpse into the robust training, coaching, and development resources that BD provides to help you build and advance your career.

Hear from Our Associates

  • "I get energized by meeting new healthcare professionals, along with BD associates and leaders too. My involvement in the African American BD ARG (AABD ARG) has been a terrific experience. I love hearing stories from both my customers and colleagues about helping each other, it really gets me pumped up and motivated."

  • "I manage a team of 20 salespeople today who represent our business and who advocate for our customer – they are some of the most passionate and dedicated people with whom I’ve had the pleasure to work."

  • "I joined BD based on the recommendation of someone who worked here and who spoke very positively of the company and its culture. The culture is focused on development. I think there is so much opportunity here. The key is in communicating your career intent and where you want to go within the company – and then working hard in your current role and connecting with as many people as you can. By showing a strong work ethic in your current role, you demonstrate to others the value and contribution you can bring and make."

  • "The culture here is very caring and collaborative, and I feel my opinion and ideas matter to my leaders – they want me to share them. We work as One BD to bring the best pharm systems solutions to our customers."

Rewards

  • Competitive Compensation

  • Retirement Plans

  • Healthcare Cover

  • Paid Time Off

  • Parental Leave

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Professional Development

  • Rewards & Recognition

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