Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Our people make all the difference in our success.

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’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. 

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 Software Technology Solutions (STS) organization is BD’s global software innovation engine that enables smart connectivity, data driven insights across devices, with world class technology capabilities to make a difference in patient lives. In STS, we offer flexibility so you can successfully balance your work and personal responsibilities. We care about our associates and ensure we have servant leaders to help you grow your career, provide feedback and recognition, and empower you to show up every day as your authentic self. We are passionate about improving patient outcomes through agile delivery and developing innovative software. Armed with a growth mindset and a desire to want to do more, learn more, impact more, you are in a great position to join STS as a software engineering leader to help BD advance the world of health in ways you may never have imagined in your career. 

The Director of Software Engineering is responsible for managing the planning, design, development, quality, delivery, and support of the portfolio of products and services focused on EMR/HIT connectivity, remote services and support through device connectivity solutions and building mobile and analytics products for BD devices.  

They are also responsible for shaping the future direction of the software architecture across the department specifically around convergence of this portfolio to the BD Connected platform and its offering. They will work cross functionally with the business to understand the customer needs and deliver products to market with high quality and a reasonable timeframe. The director is responsible for overseeing all development practices and processes and providing leadership to the engineering resources  

Job Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management: Build & lead large teams and manage multiple projects, providing strategic planning and direction. Mentor and develop engineers and future leaders within the organization.
• Strategic Vision and Planning: Contribute to the company’s strategic direction by setting technical vision and aligning engineering goals with business objectives.
• Operational Management: Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and process improvement to ensure efficient and effective engineering operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product management, marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Additionally, strong partnership and collaboration across Business Unis
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility. Present to executive leadership and manage external partnerships.
• Design and Development: Lead the design and development of software architectures that meet the needs of complex systems and applications, focusing on  Connectivity, Remote device management, cloud integration, connectivity, platform engineering, and layered software architecture.
• Transformation: Lead the transformation of software development and software stack to latest standards to address changing customer needs including but not limited to SAFe and Agile implementation.
• Integration Oversight: Oversee the integration of software components, ensuring seamless interoperability, performance, and security across embedded devices, cloud services, and platform layers.
• Architectural Reviews: Conduct architectural reviews and provide expert guidance to development teams