Job Description Summary

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. 

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Supplier Strategy - Drive forward-thinking initiatives across product development, policy implementation, and continuous improvement programs.
• Foster Multi-functional Collaboration - Serve as the connection between Quality Engineering, R&D, Operations, Medical, and Marketing teams to seamlessly onboard new suppliers and tackle quality challenges.
• Evangelize Quality Excellence - Promote Supplier Quality Management standards.
• Bridge Quality Departments - Act as the essential communication conduit between quality teams, ensuring consistent supplier quality approaches.
• Craft Compelling Training - Design and deliver engaging, impactful training programs that transform supplier quality systems knowledge at both Unit and Manufacturing Site locations.
• Orchestrate Strategic Audits - Plan and complete comprehensive supplier audits (routine, for-cause, and follow-up) with meticulous attention to detail, driving non-conformance closure with urgency.
• Master Quality Agreements - Skillfully author, negotiate, and finalize Quality Agreements.
• Scout Supplier Talent - Support the discovery and thorough evaluation of promising supplier candidates that align with organizational quality standards and business objectives.
• Accelerate Supplier Advancement - Expertly guide suppliers along their journey to Approved status, providing critical support for new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives.
• Deliver Ongoing Quality Assurance - Provide unwavering support to existing suppliers and assigned projects, ensuring consistent quality performance throughout the relationship lifecycle.
• Master Documentation Management - Meticulously collect, maintain, and archive all supplier documentation and compliance statements, creating an audit-ready repository of critical information.
• Track Performance Intelligence - Monitor and report on sophisticated supplier quality metrics that drive data-informed decision making and continuous improvement.
• Navigate Change Management - Skillfully coordinate supplier-initiated changes with relevant project teams, ensuring seamless transitions that maintain quality standards.
• Lead Problem Resolution - Spearhead decisive problem-solving activities with suppliers in response to customer complaints or manufacturing deviations, turning challenges into opportunities for improvement.
• Willingness to travel 15–20%.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant experience

• 3 years of experience as an Internal and/or Supplier Lead Auditor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering
• Certified Lead Auditor
• Professional certifications such as CQA, CQE, SQE, CQM, or Six Sigma

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of Quality Systems Regulations, including GMP, ISO, FDA, MDSAP, and MDD/MDR.

• Working knowledge of statistical methods and related software tools.

• Familiarity with Part Production Approval Process (PPAP).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Highly organized, meticulous, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

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 will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent u