Job Description Summary

BD is a global medical technology company that is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. One of BD’s most profitable business groups Vascular Access Devices (VAD) with an annual revenue of $2B is looking for an energetic Program Manager who can help manage a number of critical New Product Development projects within the Peripheral IV Catheter (PIVC) platform.

The successful candidate will be part of PIVC PMO organization, reporting into the PIVC PMO Director. The position is located in BD’s Salt Lake City (Utah) site. The PM will have to manage the multi-functional activities of the programs, lead the cross functional team (R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing, Quality, MA, Regulatory etc.), and own and execute the program plan.

Job Description

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. 

Experience

• Applies extensive technical expertise & has full knowledge of related fields. Develops technical and business process solutions to complex problems which requires out of the box thinking and creativity. In partnership with the platform and core team members, leads the development and commercialization, go to market and launch strategy for the project(s).

• Responsible for the creation of the project work breakdown structures, risk management, integrated business plans and product requirements. Leads the cross functional development of product architecture for each functional area, synthesizes functional plans and identifies critical interdependencies to drive successful execution of the project.

• Technical and business skills and judgment to significantly influence the direction of the project. Able to create and influence novel thinking of the team.

• Ability to communicate complex technical and business issues completely, concisely, and effectively to enable high-quality decision making and drive cross-functional alignment.

• Has a thorough understanding of all functional work streams in a phase gate process and a vision of an integrated project plan.

• Finds and creates new avenues of excellence. Self-starting and will take action without prompting or direction from others to solve problems.

• Constantly looks for improvements in work processes and results by anticipating and dealing with problems and encouraging others to suggest innovations and improvements

• Represents the organization as the prime contact on contracts and projects. Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Scope of Responsibility

• Effectively manage a number of New Product Development Programs along with the VAD R&D /cross functional leadership team.

• Collaborates with cross functional team to ensure timely delivery, review and approvals via multiple regional registrations as well as other conflicting/dependent programs.

• Responsible for the execution, quality, and results of the project and the success of the resulting product for the business or in the market.

• Interacts with functional managers and business leaders to communicate regarding critical project risks, questions or challenges.

• Challenges core team members, functional leaders and business leaders regarding functional and cross functional strategies and approaches in order to improve program development outcomes.

• Analyzes development situations and data with in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

• Influences solutions to business or technical problems.

• Communicates and implements the strategic and technical direction for the project/program team.

• Complete understanding of a wide application of project management principles, theories & concepts.

 

Requirements:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering degree is required. An advanced degree in an engineering field or MBA is preferred.

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