Program Manager

Program Manager

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 Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

The position will be responsible for understanding the status and implications for multiple critical projects. Responsible for communication to leadership and ensuring all messaging is clear and concise. Responsible for building relationships with cross functional leaders and program managers. Additionally, this position will have a strong collaboration with the manufacturing sites to run an associate/plant engagement program for the MDVC platform.

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.

• Work with project leaders to collect and assess pertinent information for clear communication to senior leadership, while demonstrating leadership that instills confidence when facing uncertainty and motivating team members to achieve both individual and program objectives.
• Collaborate with the global platform leadership team to review portfolio projects, manage priorities, and support the portfolio of current products in terms of quality, regulatory compliance, manufacturing, cost savings, and supply continuity.
• Lead and support execution of technical and cross-functional project work while ensuring implementation and rigor of product development processes and design control procedures with strong accountability for operational and program success.
• Foster the development of team members to excel in their performance both functionally and cross‑functionally, while contributing to a culture of innovation by proactively generating novel concepts to improve current product performance or enhance products' ability to address customer needs.
• Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices, as well as all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Proven track record of delivering results through high‑performing teams, with demonstrated ability to foster cohesive teams and manage multiple senior external partner relationships including clinical strategic partners and contract manufacturers.
• Solid understanding of FDA Design Control procedures with experience in late‑stage product development of medical devices through clinical trials and regulatory approval, including desired experience in high‑volume plastics consumable manufacturing.
• Experience planning multiple work‑streams, identifying risks, implementing action plans to optimize timelines, and demonstrated experience developing/monitoring budgets while preventing scope creep through effective change control management.
• Clear understanding of manufacturing process validation (FAI/FAT, IQ/OQ/PQ), strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate concepts clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing, with proven experience in technical leadership roles on cross‑functional teams.

• Bachelor’s Degree required preferably in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering or other scientific discipline.
• PMP certification and training preferred.
• Experience working with multiple regulatory agencies world‑wide is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant Project Management experience in highly regulated industries, preferably medical device industry.

• Annual Bonus
• Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
• Health and Well‑being Benefits
  • Medical coverage
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Hospital Care Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accidental Injury Insurance
  • Life…