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Associate Director, Oncology Innovation

In-Office, Tempe, AZ

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Job ID
R-532251
Category
Marketing
Location
Tempe, Arizona

Job Description Summary

BD Interventional (BDI) focus on leading innovation and life-enhancing devices in the field of surgical, endovascular, urological and critical care interventions aiming at advancing the treatment of high burden diseases and enabling surgical and interventional procedures.

Peripheral Intervention
Our Peripheral Intervention (PI) business unit offers a comprehensive range of medical products, devices and services for the treatment of peripheral arterial and venous disease, cancer detection, and end-stage renal disease and maintenance.

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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. We have over 65,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.

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. 

Position Summary

The Oncology platform is a key business within the Peripheral Intervention (PI) business unit. The Oncology business is committed to driving innovation and is investing in opportunities that will drive the business forward.

The Associate Director, Oncology Innovation will be responsible for shaping BD’s future path forward. This includes developing the long-term strategy, advancing current projects, and identifying new pipeline opportunities driven by unmet clinical needs.

This role will be responsible for leading a high-performing team, defining and assessing the innovation portfolio, and building a strategic product roadmap which requires understanding business objectives and market segments, cross collaboration with strategic partners, and assessing customer and stakeholder needs globally.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and develop the Oncology innovation strategy with a prioritized pipeline of category leading innovation initiatives that provide differentiated breakthrough solutions. Deliver plans to accelerate revenue growth over the ASR and beyond
  • Collaborate internally across functions including Marketing, R&D, Medical and Regions and externally by going to conferences, studying trends, understanding guidelines and studies, working with KOL’s etc. to identify customer-driven insights and opportunities.
  • Identify and drive key innovation projects through development and commercial processes by leading cross functional teams.  Works with teams to ensure timely execution and meeting of key deliverables.
  • Partner with business development on evaluating inorganic opportunities and/or partnerships that enable the innovation strategy.
  • Manage market research activities to develop fact-based customer insights
  • Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscape to inform product opportunities and identify opportunities for growth.
  • Leads market models and operating expenses for organic and inorganic programs.  
  • Work with finance, marketing, and R&D to develop business cases for new product ideas/solutions and assess financial implications, including profitability and viability, for product/market trade-offs.
  • Manage, coach, and develop their team

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; M.B.A preferred
  • 7 to 10+ years’ experience in marketing, with a focus on healthcare or medical devices
  • Experience managing and developing direct reports required
  • Proven strategic thinking capability including strong customer focus, needs identification and value proposition development. Proven analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and business strategies and plans.
  • Innovative mindset in order to propose new and creative solutions for continuous improvement.
  • Experience with innovation processes and driving innovation projects/initiatives.
  • Experience with business development and inorganic opportunity identification and assessment.
  • Demonstrated experience in evaluating industry business trends, including innovative and transformative technologies.
  • Ability to use sound, independent reasoning and judgment to establish work priorities and identify ways to optimize project timelines and to mitigate project risks/delays.
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing new product development programs
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to effectively balance multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to identify, prioritize, advocate for, and implement opportunities that drive growth or enhance business performance.
  • Displays strong customer focus, including the development of value propositions, identifying needs, creating training programs, and experience working with the sales force and customers.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data for decision-making.
  • Ability to travel ~20%-30% of the time
  • High integrity and ethics and strong fit with BD values.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

For many 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, weekly testing for COVID-19 may be available instead of vaccination. 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 empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our associates can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program — which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth, and life balance components — is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global associates.

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

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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