Sr. Manager, R&D Program Management

Sr. Manager, R&D Program Management

Position:
Senior Manager responsible for portfolio excellence and change management across Innovation, New Product Development, and Sustaining Engineering. Drives high‑impact cross‑functional efforts that enhance portfolio value, accelerate time‑to‑market, transform operational effectiveness, and ensure data‑driven investment decisions.

• Portfolio Management & Insights:
  Own portfolio health, metrics, and reporting across all programs.
• Own portfolio prioritization and scoring.
• Implement and optimize portfolio management tools and dashboards.
• Present portfolio performance, health and risks to leadership and governance forums.
• Process Excellence & Governance:
  Establish and maintain design control and product delivery process standards.
• Ensure governance forums operate effectively and drive decision making.
• Promote PM best practices, templates and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Integrate AI and advanced analytics to enhance forecasting and operational efficiency.
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:
  Recruit, develop and manage portfolio analysts and change management PM.
• Mentor, train and support NPD and SE project managers on execution, risk management and resource allocation.
• Influence cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders to align priorities and resolve discrepancies.
• Resource & Financial Planning:
  Oversee resource allocation and budget management across portfolio.
• Collaborate with Finance on long‑range planning and investment analysis.
• Provide training to functional leaders to ensure accurate resource allocations in Oneplan.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7+ years in R&D portfolio / program management in a technical or regulated environment.
• Expertise in portfolio tools (One Plan, PowerBI, MS Project) and performance metrics.
• Experience with design control and product development processes.
• Proven people management and mentoring capability.
• Strategic thinking with cross‑functional influence skills.
• Excellent communication across all levels.
• Up to 20% travel.

• Medical device industry experience.
• Project management certification (PMP, PgMP).
• AI/advanced analytics integration experience.

BD prioritizes on‑site collaboration. Most roles require a minimum of four days of in‑office presence per week. We also recognize the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance. Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements as indicated in the posting.

Employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19, unless otherwise required. Requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.