Job Description Summary

Job Description

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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. 

Job Overview

The Associate Director (BD Excellence Platform) for Specimen Management (SM) will be responsible for implementing and optimizing lean methodologies to support the platform teams across the organization. This role will work under the direction of the Sr. Director BD Excellence Specimen Management to partner with platform leaders across the BD Specimen Management Business Unit and regions. The Associate Director will ensure the successful implementation of a best-in-class platform ecosystem and platform operating model for Specimen Management. They will work with various departments to ensure the successful deployment of processes that align with Specimen Management's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Specimen Management Platform and Integrated Supply Chain teams to implement and deploy process excellence.
• Support the deployment and implementation of the integrated business planning strategy, including tools, frameworks, and standardization.
• Drive cross-functional performance across platform, commercial, finance, operations, and supply chain teams by deploying BD Excellence tools and optimizing efficiency.
• Provide training and ongoing support to Specimen Management associates to ensure successful adoption of new BD Excellence tools.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement changes to enhance the operating model.
• Take a hands-on approach to support the Specimen Management platforms and commercial teams in solving mission-critical problems.
• Become a certified practitioner in problem-solving and kaizen methodology and serve as a thought partner in BD Excellence tools, supporting the adoption and deployment across departments and regions.
• Drive BD Excellence education by providing broad coaching and trainings, supporting the development and roll-out of certification programs.
• Willingness to travel 25%-50% domestically and internationally as required

Education and certifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a focus in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred. MBA degree is preferred.
• Certification as a trainer or facilitator and certified practitioner in lean tools is highly preferred

Experience

• 7+ years of product management and supply chain experience required with a proven track record of driving processes to achieve results, ideally as a marketing manager, product manager, or supply chain manager in a regulatory environment within Healthcare, Med Tech, Pharma, or Life Sciences
• 5+ years of proven experience with the core tools of visual management, problem-solving, and kaizen at a company focused on continuous improvement is preferred
• Extensive Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) experience and problem-solving skills required. Experience using tools such as MS Excel, Power BI, Einstein to visualize data is required. SAP knowledge is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate a complex, matrix organization, effectively convey new concepts, tools, and strategies, and tailor communications according to the audience is required.
• Capacity to navigate ambiguity and uncertainty, consistently demonstrating a growth mindset and resilience in the face of obstacles is required.
• Demonstrated success in driving business impact through continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives, particularly in commercial organizations and in a fast-changing environment is required.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions wil