Job Description Summary

The Senior Manager of Packaging is a strategic and technical leader responsible for overseeing packaging engineering initiatives across product development, commercialization, and lifecycle management. This role combines deep technical expertise with people leadership to drive innovation, ensure compliance, and foster a high-performing team. The Senior Manager leads cross-functional collaboration, mentors engineering talent, and aligns packaging strategies with business objectives, regulatory standards, and customer needs.

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. 

Essential Duties and Position Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage a team of packaging engineers, fostering professional growth, accountability, and collaboration.
• Define and execute packaging strategies that align with business goals, regulatory requirements, and market needs.
• Champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the packaging function.

2. Technical Oversight & Innovation

• Provide technical direction for packaging design, material selection, and validation across sterile and non-sterile medical devices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in packaging technologies, guiding cross-functional teams in R&D, manufacturing, and quality.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and sustainability trends to enhance packaging performance and reduce environmental impact.

3. Design, Development & Documentation

• Oversee the development of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions, ensuring manufacturability and compliance.
• Review and approve technical documentation including specifications, drawings, protocols, and reports as needed.
• Lead risk assessments, feasibility studies, and design reviews to support robust packaging solutions when necessary.

4. Testing, Validation & Compliance

• Ensure packaging validation activities meet ISO, ASTM, FDA, and internal quality standards.
• Guide the development of test plans including transit testing, shelf-life studies, and environmental conditioning.
• Support regulatory submissions with comprehensive technical documentation and data analysis.

5. Cross-Functional & External Collaboration

• Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Marketing to deliver packaging solutions that meet stakeholder requirements.
• Lead technology transfers and scale-up activities, including equipment selection and process validation.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and contract manufacturers to ensure timely and cost-effective packaging development.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience in packaging
• At least 3 years in a people management role
• Proven expertise in packaging design, materials science, and validation methodologies
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for Class II and Class III medical devices
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop engineering teams
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in CAD tools, packaging test equipment, and documentation systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience specifically in medical device packaging
• Knowledge of sustainability trends in packaging
• Experience with sterile and non-sterile medical device packaging
• Background in technology transfers and scale-up activities
• Experience managing relationships with external vendors and contract manufacturers

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 RI - Warwick

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