Job Description Summary

The Program Manager - Material and Design Innovation, is a pivotal leader in an individual contributor role, overseeing multi-site material and design change programs from ideation through execution for BD MDS Medication Delivery (MD) and BD MDS Vascular Care (VC) businesses. This role drives ideation within MD/VC and across the manufacturing network to build a robust multi-year pipeline of programs that deliver strategic cost-savings and support commercial growth. This role reports to the Medical Delivery and Vascular Care Assoc. Director of Cost Excellence.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Program Management: Develop and deploy strategic material configuration strategies, including resins and rubber stoppers, and design change initiatives to align with market needs and strategic costing.

• Leadership: Lead and handle internal resources through dotted line relationships to achieve program goals and achievements.

• Collaboration: Work closely with global and multi-functional partners, authorities, and internal technical teams to plan and develop program scope, work, resourcing, and business cases.

• Innovation: Lead conceptualization and kaizen/blitz events to develop a pipeline of high-quality, innovative ideas that enhance manufacturability, simplicity, sustainability, and cost-efficiency.

• Metrics and Reporting: Develop and maintain metrics for portfolio and pipeline health, including conceptualization, down-selection, feasibility, and financial results reporting post-project execution.

Education and/ or Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Chemical, or Plastics), Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related field required.

• Min 5 yrs years of dynamic experience in Product Design, Manufacturing, R&D, Continuous Improvement, Product Quality Management, or Material Science

• Medical device experience required

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD safety laws, policies, and procedures

• Demonstrated ability to develop and successfully implement strategies.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as solid social skills.

• Proficiency with industry standard project management tools (i.e. MS Project).

• Ability to influence others and work across all levels of BD to gain support and drive team results.

• Strong initiative and efficiency with minimal direction.

• Ability to lead/handle multiple initiatives across multiple sites simultaneously.

• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

• Breadth of knowledge and working experience with or in numerous roles/functions within Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, or Continuous Improvement.

• Experience with all phases of the Design Control process.

• Understanding of manufacturing process validation including FAI/FAT, process development, and IQ/OQ/PQ.

• Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices.

Desirable Qualifications:

• A graduate degree is preferred

• Project Management Certification (PMI) preferred or working towards certification.

• Black Belt Six Sigma, Lean, or Agile certification or expertise preferred but not required.

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing plant .

Leadership Success Factors:

• Be bold and strategic.

• Remove obstacles and empower others.

• Deliver results that matter.

• Debate and decide, then commit and go.

• Win as one BD.

• Have the courage to iterate, try new things, and embrace change.

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.