Sr. Program Manager R&D
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Job Description Summary
We are the makers of possibleBD 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.
As Sr. Program Manager of Released Product Management, you will manage activities across a complex Infusion Platform(s) within our MMS R&D Global organization. As a key strategic and technical leader, you will lead a number of core teams that drive business growth, primarily through sustaining products, while collaborating with peer leaders across the organization. Work will include managing on-market product activity that drive sustainable growth within the MMS Infusion business.
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.
As Sr. Program Manager of Released Product Management, you will manage activities across a complex Infusion Platform(s) within our MMS R&D Global organization. As a key strategic and technical leader, you will lead a number of core teams that drive business growth, primarily through sustaining products, while collaborating with peer leaders across the organization. Work will include managing on-market product activity that drive sustainable growth within the MMS Infusion business.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership for multiple complex medical device platforms in the post-market environment
Lead hardware engineering staffing and resource allocation
Drive execution of high-quality Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
Develop engineering talent through strategic hiring and training initiatives
Manage technical analysis for End-of-Life (EOL) product replacements
Lead proactive analysis of legacy specifications to enable production scale-up
Implement best-in-class R&D tools, processes, and standards
Develop comprehensive project plans and timelines aligned with business priorities
Drive innovative problem resolution at an accelerated pace
Collaborate with functional leaders to assign engineering resources for pre and post-market portfolio goals
Mentor, develop, and manage performance of engineering talent
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in an engineering field (Mechanical, Systems, Physics, Electrical, Biomedical, Software)
10+ years of progressive responsibility in R&D technical engineering roles or PhD in relevant engineering subject area with 3-5 years of industry experience
Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Project management experience with complex systems
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Ability to lead complex programs in partnership with matrix organizations and external suppliers
Business acuity and customer-centric approach
Willingness to travel 10-20% (domestic and international)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in an engineering discipline
Familiarity with Mechatronics Analysis & Design
Experience with proven design processes (e.g., DFSS) across multiple programs
Experience leading global teams
Experience in both pre-market and post-market development activities
Experience in regulated industries (FDA, Automotive, Industrial, etc.)
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