R&D Director, Product Development
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Job Description Summary
Do you thrive in environments where strategic thinking meets hands-on problem-solving? If so, then this is your chance to make a transformative impact at BD.As Director, R&D, Product Development, you will become the architect of our future, shaping the materials science function and capability across diverse business platforms within our $4B+ business unit (BU). You will lead a dynamic team of experts, advancing the BU’s innovation agenda and shaping the future of a broad, global portfolio of drug, device, combination products, where materials science innovation is critical to sustained market leadership.
Beyond a leadership opportunity, it's a chance to be a catalyst for change. You will be entrusted with optimizing the existing portfolio, leveraging your deep technical and product development expertise to identify and implement improvements that enhance performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Simultaneously, you will be a visionary leader, empowered to build a strong, collaborative R&D team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
You will be a strategic thought partner, collaborating across business platforms, the corporation, and the external ecosystem, to infuse materials science advances throughout our operations and portfolio.
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.
BD Medical is an ~$9B segment consisting of three Business Units (Medication Delivery Solutions, Medication Management Solutions and Pharmaceutical Systems) arising from the merger of BD, CareFusion and CR Bard. The Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) business is a ~$4B business for the BD Medical Segment and is made up of 4 fully integrated, cross-functional business platforms (i.e., Peripheral Intravascular Catheters, Advanced Access Devices, Infusion Preparation & Delivery, Catheter Care & Injection Systems).
Role Overview:
Do you thrive in environments where strategic thinking meets hands-on problem-solving? If so, then this is your chance to make a transformative impact at BD.
As Director, R&D, Product Development, you will become the architect of our future, shaping the materials science function and capability across diverse business platforms within our $4B+ business unit (BU). You will lead a dynamic team of experts, advancing the BU’s innovation agenda and shaping the future of a broad, global portfolio of drug, device, combination products, where materials science innovation is critical to sustained market leadership.
Beyond a leadership opportunity, it's a chance to be a catalyst for change. You will be entrusted with optimizing the existing portfolio, leveraging your deep technical and product development expertise to identify and implement improvements that enhance performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Simultaneously, you will be a visionary leader, empowered to build a strong, collaborative R&D team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
You will be a strategic thought partner, collaborating across business platforms, the corporation, and the external ecosystem, to infuse materials science advances throughout our operations and portfolio.
The position is based in Franklin Lakes, NJ.
Primary Responsibilities
Portfolio Leadership & Innovation:
- Set the material strategy for multiple businesses to ensure compliance to an ever-changing regulatory landscape and work with the businesses to convert the strategy to an implementable roadmap.
- In partnership with business platforms, lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive sustainability strategy and roadmap.
- Think strategically and partner with business platforms to develop a clear vision for the future of the portfolio, addressing business’ growth and profitability aspirations.
- Ensure timely and robust delivery of the product development portfolio, driving execution across functions and sites and ensuring effective and compliant commercialization of new products.
- Integrate sustainability principles
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