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Senior Director, Product Development R&D – Pharmacy Automation 

As a pillar of our Medication Management Solutions (MMS) business, the Pharmacy Automation platform positions BD to offer our pharmacy customers a more comprehensive set of smart, connected care technologies as they expand care to new settings, centralize their pharmacy operations and leadthe charge in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing the industry.The Pharmacy Automation portfolio covers a wide range of hardware and software technologies,including storage and dispensing robots, vision solutions, pouch and blister card packagers, vial filling systems, central fill solutions, and enterprise pharmacy management software solutions.

The Pharmacy Automation team is looking for a strategic product development leader, responsible for defining the R&D organization’s technical strategy, driving execution across programs, and fostering a customer-centric culture of innovation. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development of the multi-yearR&D Vision & Strategy to 1) align product development activities to commercial business strategy and 2) define future R&D capabilities and structure to support innovation. 

• Build best-in-class R&D team to lead technical excellence across all R&D functions and deliverables, working across all of BD to bring best-in-class design and development capabilities into Pharmacy Automation.

• Be the voice of R&D in the multi-functional development teams, collaborating across functions to 1) define technical product strategy and technology roadmaps and 2) ensuring cross-functionalwork is considered and incorporated.

• Translate R&D strategy to implement end-to-end product development across a complex portfolio, collaborating with hardware, software and systems functional leaders to staff key projects and deliver against R&D commitments.

• Provide strong technical leadership to key product development owners on all aspects of the R&D portfolio, including the establishment of governance/process across all platforms. 

• Drive collaboration across functions, business units and regional teams, including the business platform, Regulatory, Quality, Medical Affairs, and Operations teams. Work with these partners to effectively identify and communicate trade-offs across programs and projects.

• Recruit, mentor, and upskill R&D talent across the global organization, using BD-wide recognition programs to highlight RxAuto talent and achievements.

• Identify and implement industry best-in-class R&D tools, processes & standards across the organization.

• Drive a customer-focused culture across the R&D organization tomonitor industry trends, communicate market shifts, and adapt to new requirements. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Master'sdegree in an engineering or related field

• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience with at least 7 years of applicable managerial experience in R&D management at a suitable leadership level with strong people development and delegation skills.

• Demonstrated experience aligning business goals to technical strategy, including capability assessments, prioritization, and decision-making skills.

• Understanding of full life-cycle product development, includingexperience with milestone planning and project management methodologies. Medical device development experience is desirable.

• Leadership experience in a complex development environment in partnership with a matrixed organization and external technical suppliers.Excellent multi-functional communication skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to bring clarity to ambiguous areas to drive decisions. 

• Strong business acuity and demonstrated capability of managing customer expectations, including frequent interactions/presentations with key customers.

• Ability to lead multi-disciplined engineering teams that consist of hardware, software, and systems engineers. Experience developing technical talent with customer-focused mentalities and behaviors. 

• Located in or around Durham, NC. Willingness to travel up to 10-20% (domestic and international).

This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing team and make a significant impact on the future of healthcare. If you are a passionate and driven leader with a desire to lead a world-class R&D team, we want to hear from you! 

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. 

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