R&D Director

We are the people who give possibilities purpose 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.

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 Med Tech 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.

Accountable for directing engineering R&D functions within the Oncology Platform as they relate to new products and extensive modifications or design changes in existing product lines to maintain and improve the company's marketing position, growth and profit goals. This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

• Under direction of the V.P. of R&D and working in concert with the cross-functional leaders on the Oncology Leadership Team, determine, plan and manage R&D programs and objectives within the Oncology platform. Consults on long-range technology plans.
• Maintain close direction over assigned projects to ensure sound application of scientific and engineering principles for the highest technological specifications and end product quality
• Confer with and assist staff on day-to-day problems and procedures
• Evaluate designs, specifications, manufacturing feasibility and costs, quality and reliability test data and marketing potential
• Coordinate patent and copyright procedures when required
• Keep well informed and abreast of new developments germane to the Oncology product line and market
• Work effectively with all other functional areas including, but not limited to, Quality, Marketing, Manufacturing, Clinical Affairs and Regulatory Affairs
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Sales departments to assist and determine customers' needs and market future direction
• Manages highly specialized staff teams or highly specialized individual contributor(s) with senior level responsibilities, including up to Director level responsibilities. Responsibility for overall budgeting, performance management, and assessment of resources to ensure that the number, skill sets and experience are adequate to meet the designed business objectives.
• Manage, coach and development direct reports. Manage succession planning activities.
• Directly manage individual programs as required
• Participate in both establishing and managing budget for R&D programs
• Communicate status and progress of programs to management and executive level staff

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

• Support Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory & R&D to ensure systems are compliant with all internal and external guidelines.

• B.S. degree in Mechanical…