Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

Diagnostic SolutionsLab Automation Sales, VP

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and 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’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

The position of Lab Automation Sales, VP is within BD’s Diagnostic Solutions (DS) Business Unit. Diagnostic Solutions focuses on enabling accurate, timely and efficient detection of infectious diseases, cancer and other health conditions. Through innovations in microbiology, molecular diagnostics and point-of-care devices and assays, BD Diagnostic Solutions supports customers around the world, whether in high-throughput laboratories or community healthcare clinics, in hospitals or at home, in delivering better outcomes for patients.

This position reports to the Vice President of Diagnostic Sales for the US Region and is a key member of the DS Sales Leadership Team. This position is accountable for the commercial growth of our BD COR™ and BD Kiestra solutions, with key objectives in developing strategies and implementation plans to deliver sales growth goals. Will lead a team of ~20 associates including managers and individual contributors with total revenue responsibility of $40M.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Critical to success in this role will be the candidate’s strategic capability, commercial acumen and growth mindset coupled with an ability to work collaboratively in a matrix organization to influence change and deliver impactful results.

• Direct leadership accountability for BD COR™ and BD Kiestra portfolio strategy execution, revenue, and operating expenses.

• Ensures timely and accurate execution of strategy.

• Partners with Marketing to ensure effective linkage to influencing and supporting field-based sales activities.

• Works cross-functionally with all departments within Diagnostic Solutions to communicate and align support with field sales initiatives.

• Establishes effective relationships with external customers and utilizes those relationships to strengthen competitive position and performance.

• Collaborates with Vice Presidents of Sales, Region Business Managers, Clinical Leaders, Sales Consultants, National Account Directors, the National Reference Lab team, and the Strategic Customer Group to drive conversion and compliance of local contracts affiliated with national and large regional accounts.

• Coordinates the implementation of Marketing, Sales, and contracting programs across product portfolio.

• Responsible for driving the company’s revenue and profit by ensuring the attainment of the sales objectives of this critical customer segment.

• Creates and implements comprehensive strategies to exceed U.S. sales objectives inclusive of competitive offering and BD positioning and ability to win.

• Creates and drives effective strategies to develop and maintain a strong sale pipeline.

• Ensures accuracy of Salesforce funnel and account details (brand in use, annual volume, test profile, etc.) and contact information.  

• Strategize with marketing on all matters affecting products, competition and customers experience.

• Monitor customer, market and competitor activity, articulating feedback and strategic recommendations to company leadership team and other company functions.

• Coach, mentor, and raise the team’s ability to deliver and go above and beyond while creating opportunities for succession talent.

• Ensure compliance with all local BD quality policies / procedures / practices through consistent application of sound Quality Assurance principles.

• Develops broad influence through a robust set of internal/external relationships across the organization; promotes successful partnership outcomes within, among and across teams, using the varied perspectives of others to achieve results. 

• Possess strong financial and analytical skills as well as applications to business plans.

Required Competencies:

Results Orientation    

• Ensures results are achieved by providing resources, removing obstacles, effectively communicating a sense of urgency, and motivating others to work together.

• Forecasts functional budget needs and manages resources across work units to meet / stay within budget, integrating knowledge of competitive advantage and profit drivers.

Strategic Thinking:     

• Anticipates internal / external business issues / interdependencies that may impact organizational results.

• Creates and sets short- and long-term strategy based on anticipated internal / external trends and new ways of thinking to ensure BD long-term success.

Change Leadership

• Effectively leads authentic communication regarding the need for change to build support and commitment.

• Leverages knowledge of the change process and tools to lead teams in quickly adapting to ambiguous situations and maintains engagement levels to deliver change.

Internal Partnership

• Leverages internal resources and assets across the BD matrix from R&D, marketing, sales, medical affairs, etc to ensure a competitive advantage.

• Partners across the BD matrix for quicker decision making.

Global Mindset-Diversity       

• Challenges others to be sensitive and consider cultural and geographic differences when establishing goals and action plans.

• Ensures a global perspective in shaping diverse and complex teams; leverages effective working relationships across functions and locations to guide the team's success and serves as an ambassador for the function.

Select and Develop Talent:

• Creates unique development opportunities and introduces ways in which functional areas can learn from each other to build the skills required for the organization's success.

• Engages key talent and provides constructive feedback to support development; builds management talent pool Develops plans for growing and buying extraordinary talent; drives the succession planning process.

Inspirational Leadership         

• Sets high performance functional or cross-functional goals and coaches others in the goal setting process.

• Ensures plans are in place and team members are empowered to make decisions to help meet / exceed goals.

Self-Awareness         

• Effectively adjusts leadership style to influence others to achieve success in every situation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field; MBA preferred

• 8+ years of successful management level experience with preferred experience managing Sales leaders.  Experience Automation preferred.

• Strong intuition for business, supply chain knowledge and critical thinking abilities with deep understanding of market dynamics, customer needs and competitive landscape

• Excellent negotiation, contract management, and relationship building skills.

• Strong planning, forecasting, negotiation and presentation skills.

• Knowledge of sales force applications

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

• Analytical approach with the ability to influence and collaborate with partners at all levels of the organization.

• Willingness to travel domestically, 70%

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.

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. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

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.

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 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 offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and actual work location. Salary ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles. 169,700.00 - 305,700.00 USD - Annual Range includes Base + Incentive

Candidates whose job duties will be physically performed within unincorporated Los Angeles County limits: All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. BD abides by any and all laws or regulations that impose restrictions or prohibitions for hiring applicants with criminal histories for posted positions.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

.

Primary Work Location

Additional Locations

Work Shift