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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 is 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 will be supported to learn, grow, and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Job Summary:

The Senior Director of Engineering will provide leadership, functional management, and coordination for all development activities related to BD Biosciences flow cytometry instrumentation platforms (cell sorters and analyzers). This leader will oversee a large cross-functional team spanning multiple engineering disciplines including hardware (mechanical, fluidics, optics), firmware and embedded software, electrical, and systems engineering. This role guides the team through the complete product lifecycle: technology development, product development, manufacturing transfer, and post-launch sustaining activities for BD Biosciences' flow instrumentation worldwide. The Senior Director will ensure world-class technical standards, alignment of technical decisions with long-term business priorities, and delivery of products that meet customer needs while exceeding expectations for performance and quality. Reporting directly to the Worldwide Vice President of R&D, this position participates as a member of the BDB R&D Leadership Team and will lead an R&D function of more than 60 associates worldwide

Job Responsibilities:(Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)

• Set the vision for a world-class life sciences Engineering team and develop strategic/tactical plans and roadmaps

• Work closely with program managers to ensure proper resourcing and expertise for each product development team

• Attract, recruit, retain, and develop top talent to build best-in-class capabilities

• Collaborate with R&D Leadership team members to drive strategic objectives of R&D and broader business

• Interact with senior functional leaders across departments to ensure systems under development meet overall business needs

• Manage within defined budgetary boundaries

• Address complex problems requiring in-depth evaluation of various factors

• Introduce and institutionalize valuable engineering and lean practices

• Model best-in-class Engineering functional excellence

• Oversee Engineering processes and methodologies, ensuring consistent application and continuous improvement

• Establish departmental priorities to meet program objectives, monitoring cost/schedule/staffing/performance

• Participate in Design and Technical Reviews to ensure customer needs are satisfied

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or related field

• Minimum 8 years' experience in a functional leadership role and/or leading multidisciplinary Engineering teams

• Minimum 5 years of product development experience in instrumentation for life sciences applications or related fields of similar regulatory complexity

• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience in a regulated environment

• Demonstrated team management and leadership skills for complex programs

• Significant technical expertise in one or more of the following: Flow cytometry, Fluorescence microscopy, Spectroscopy, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics

• Up-to-date engineering skills and product development knowledge

• Experience with Design Control in a regulated environment

• Knowledge of Quality Systems Regulations, ISO guidelines, and Good Laboratory Practices

• Experience with system development lifecycles and requirements development for complex systems

• Ability to manage departmental budget, resources, and assignments across multiple programs

• Effective organization, planning, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or scientific field

• Direct experience in design and development of complex instrumentation and systems in the life sciences industry

• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) of complex biomedical instrumentation, ideally flow cytometry

• Experience in a start-up environment

• Education and/or experience in Immunology, Cell Biology, or related scientific field

• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) training and qualifications

• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization

• Experience with tools for managing customer, system, and subsystem level requirements

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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