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

Main Responsibilities

• Create a shared vision for Continuous Improvement in the region aligned with company strategy and assure accordingly execution in the countries by the CI regional and local leaders

• Ensure alignment and prioritization of Regional Strategies with Project Portfolio Management

• Define best set of approaches and methodologies to assure effective Portfolio/Programs/projects development, implementation and monitoring.

• Develop required competencies in CI team in the region

• Train associates in specific CI methodologies (mainly Lean and Project Management)

• Facilitate Latin America Project Portfolio scorecard update and report

• Foster best practices sharing

Functions and Business projects portfolio management:

• Guarantee all the projects have benefits in terms of savings, cost avoidance o efficiencies related to Service Level.

• Establish project prioritization.

• Lead periodic reviews by updating tracking documents.

• Consolidate the Functions and Business projects management by implementing a platform where projects status can be tracked in an easy way but also in terms of documentation.

• Definer most appropriate methodologies to apply

• Mentor project leaders during the execution of each project.

• Share projects knowledge with the whole BD associates.

• Assure regional alignment with Continuous Improvement Global Organization

Projects related to customers experience:

• Identify where CI methodologies can support Businesses value offer to customers

• Build customers projects pipeline

• Train sales/ clinical team on CI methodologies

• Support portfolio management and assure projects pacing and results delivery

Job Profile

• Bachelor Degree in Businees Administration, Engineering or related

• 3 years of experience in Medical Devices or Pharmaceutical Industry

• 8 years in Continuous Improvement Program Leadershop

• 8 Years managing Project Portfolios

• 3 Years of regional scope

• English proficiency

Skills

• Tasks organization skills

• Action-oriented

• Result-oriented

• Team work skills

• Negotiation skills

• Process effectiveness skills

• Influencing others

"At BD we provide equal opportunities to all candidates and associates without taking into account   gender, age, temporary or permanent visible and non-visible disability, ethnicity, race, religion, appearance, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, occupation, personal style, marital status, as well as people with different opinions, points of view, lifestyles, ideas, ways of thinking and being. The mistreatment or discrimination of and towards a BD associate is unacceptable”

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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