Senior Director R&D

In-Office, Covington, GA

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Job ID: R-557066
Category: Research & Development
Location: Covington, Geórgia

Construa uma carreira em engenharia onde inovação, autonomia e impacto impulsionam a saúde para frente

Na BD, profissionais de Engenharia e P&D projetam, desenvolvem e aprimoram as tecnologias que moldam como a saúde é entregue em todo o mundo. Você aplicará pensamento científico, expertise técnica e solução criativa de problemas para transformar desafios complexos em soluções que importam.

Seja você especialista em engenharia mecânica, elétrica, de processos, de sistemas, de software ou de pesquisa, a BD oferece recursos e a liberdade para inovar, com expectativas claras, responsabilidade por resultados e oportunidades de crescer sua carreira ao lado de tecnologia líder do setor.

E como uma das maiores empresas de tecnologia médica do mundo, você moldará soluções que alcançam sistemas de saúde globais e melhoram vidas em larga escala.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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.

Job Description

Senior Director, Research & Development

Position Summary

BD is seeking a strategic and innovative Senior Director, Research & Development to lead the Acute Care Platform R&D organization within the Urology & Critical Care (UCC) business. This leader will drive the development and commercialization of next-generation medical technologies, including connected devices, capital equipment, software-enabled solutions, and AI/ML-driven clinical decision support systems.

The Senior Director will provide technical, operational, and people leadership across a portfolio of new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives. This role partners closely with Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and external stakeholders to identify unmet customer needs, shape platform strategy, and deliver differentiated solutions that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Define and execute the Acute Care Platform R&D strategy aligned with business growth objectives and long-term innovation priorities.
Identify emerging market, technology, and clinical trends to drive pipeline development and portfolio expansion.
Partner with Commercial and Business Leadership teams to develop innovation roadmaps and investment strategies.
Build business cases for new technologies, products, and platform opportunities.

Product Development & Innovation

Lead end-to-end product development activities from concept through commercialization.
Direct complex development programs involving hardware, software, systems engineering, informatics, and connected healthcare solutions.
Ensure adherence to product development processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee design reviews, risk management activities, verification and validation strategies, and product transfer to manufacturing.
Drive innovation through customer insights, technology scouting, and external collaborations.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Lead global, cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
Establish priorities, remove barriers to execution, and escalate critical risks when necessary.
Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams to achieve business objectives.
Engage with external experts, key opinion leaders, healthcare providers, and strategic partners.

People Leadership

Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of scientists, engineers, and technical leaders.
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Provide coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and talent development.
Drive performance management, organizational effectiveness, and leadership capability across the function.

Operational & Financial Management

Manage departmental budgets, resource plans, and capital expenditure investments.
Ensure effective allocation of people, funding, and technical resources across strategic priorities.
Monitor program performance through metrics, milestones, and governance reviews.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and speed to market.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
12+ years of progressive R&D and new product development experience in the medical device industry (10+ years with an advanced degree).
Demonstrated success leading complex medical device development programs from concept through commercialization.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and large-scale development portfolios.
Proven track record commercializing Class I, II, and/or III medical devices.
Experience leading development efforts involving systems engineering, software, hardware, and capital equipment.
Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, resources, and investment decisions.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

Master's degree, MBA, or PhD.
Experience in Urology, Critical Care, Informatics, or Connected Devices.
Experience building and leading global, cross-functional organizations.
Knowledge of FDA medical device regulations and quality systems.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Thinking
Innovation & Growth Mindset
Customer Focus
Organizational Leadership

Why Join BD?

At BD, we are advancing the world of health by developing innovative solutions that improve clinical outcomes and enhance patient care. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of Acute Care technologies while leading a talented team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on healthcare worldwide.

Why Join Us?

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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visithttps://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 GA - Covington BMD

Additional Locations

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Perfil de Sucesso

O que diferencia profissionais de Engenharia e P&D bem-sucedidos? Você provavelmente se destacará se demonstrar:

Capacidade Analítica
Colaboração
Curiosidade
Atenção aos detalhes
Inovação
Solução de problemas

Pronto(a) para seu próximo desafio?

Este é um ambiente para engenheiros que querem pensar de forma ousada e executar com precisão. Você terá a oportunidade de influenciar decisões de design, contribuir em todo o ciclo de vida do produto e ver como seu trabalho avança do conceito ao impacto no mundo real, apoiado por uma líder global em MedTech.

Ouça um de nossos Inovadores BD sobre como a BD usa IA e machine learning de ponta para impulsionar decisões que melhoram os resultados dos pacientes e expandem o acesso ao cuidado. É aqui que seu trabalho gera impacto em tempo real em todo o mundo.

Um ambiente de trabalho feito para as pessoa

"A BD é uma empresa grande e global, então não tenha medo de se conectar e entrar em contato com outras pessoas. Há tanto para aprender aqui, e a empresa faz um trabalho incrível ajudando as pessoas a se desenvolverem e crescerem. Eu também sugeriria que você se tornasse como uma esponja e absorvesse o máximo de conhecimento possível e colocasse seu Career Blueprint (a ferramenta de plano de carreira da BD) para trabalhar a seu favor. Eu realmente amo meu trabalho e sou muito grata por trabalhar na BD."

Elaheh Alizadeh

Diretora, P&D – San Diego, CA, Estados Unidos
"Acho que temos mais de 30 países diferentes representados por aqueles que trabalham no Centro de Pesquisa da Irlanda, o que é impressionante e uma das minhas coisas favoritas sobre a BD. Trabalho com engenheiros elétricos, mecânicos, cientistas e muitos outros. É maravilhoso ver e ouvir tantas perspectivas diferentes durante o dia."

Balaguru Palanivel

Engenheiro de Teste de Software Sênior – Limerick, Irlanda
"Continuo impressionado com a forma como continuamos inovando no espaço MedTech. Constantemente avaliamos como trazer ainda mais soluções aos profissionais de saúde, como aumentar a eficiência de nossas tecnologias, tudo isso mantendo o impacto no paciente em mente. Não apenas encontrei um trabalho significativo na BD, mas um lugar onde sinto que posso prosperar."

Rob Swanda

Engenheiro Sênior – San Diego, CA, Estados Unidos
"Durante minha entrevista, descobri o quanto de impacto nossas soluções de infusão têm em todo o mundo e fiquei impressionado porque, seja para analgésicos, tratamentos de câncer, anestesia ou outros tratamentos, a probabilidade de alguém dentro da sua própria família usar nosso produto é alta. Contribuir para a criação de produtos que têm a capacidade de causar um impacto tão grande na saúde é uma sensação ótima. Adoro meu papel na BD."

Simon Bello

Diretor Sênior, P&D – San Diego, CA, Estados Unidos