Job Description Summary
The Director, R&D PMO is a key operational and people leader responsible for driving Program Manager excellence and PMO operational excellence across all Medication Management Solutions (MMS). This role focuses on building a high‑performing PM organization, elevating delivery practices, and ensuring programs across MMS execute with discipline, transparency, and predictability.
The Director develops next‑generation PM talent, embeds best-in-class program management processes, and enables Program Managers to confidently lead complex development programs. This role also supports the Senior Director of PMO on portfolio execution, governance readiness, and cross‑functional alignment activities as needed, ensuring cohesive coordination across MMS.
Job Description
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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.
The Director, R&D PMO is a key operational and people leader responsible for driving Program Manager excellence and PMO operational excellence across all Medication Management Solutions (MMS). This role focuses on building a high‑performing PM organization, elevating delivery practices, and ensuring programs across MMS execute with discipline, transparency, and predictability.
The Director develops next‑generation PM talent, embeds best-in-class program management processes, and enables Program Managers to confidently lead complex development programs. This role also supports the Senior Director of PMO on portfolio execution, governance readiness, and cross‑functional alignment activities as needed, ensuring cohesive coordination across MMS.
Responsibilities:
People Leadership & PM Talent Development
- Lead, coach, and mentor Program Managers across MMS to strengthen leadership presence, communication, risk management, and strategic execution.
- Conduct regular coaching sessions, provide feedback, and assign stretch opportunities to build capability and succession depth.
- Assess PM skill gaps and implement targeted development plans to raise performance and consistency across the PM community.
- Foster a culture of accountability, empowerment, and continuous learning.
PMO Operational Excellence
- Develop and enhance MMS PMO standards, tools, templates, operating mechanisms, and performance metrics.
- Implement best‑practice methodologies for integrated planning, issue/risk management, milestone tracking, and program health scoring.
- Drive continuous improvement to increase throughput, predictability, and execution rigor across MMS programs.
- Ensure consistent application of GPDS, Quality System, and regulatory requirements.
Program Execution Leadership
- Oversee Program Managers in building integrated program plans, risk registers, mitigation strategies, and milestone schedules.
- Ensure program governance, phase‑gate readiness, and status reporting are executed consistently and transparently.
- Support PMs in managing cross-functional alignment, anticipating challenges, and driving timely issue resolution.
Cross‑Functional & External Partnership Enablement
- Act as a senior liaison with external partners, supporting PMs with joint planning, communication, and risk alignment.
- Help PMs navigate complex cross-functional issues with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Marketing, Clinical, and Commercial partners.
- Strengthen PM capability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders.
Portfolio Coordination & Governance Support
- Support the Senior Director of PMO in translating portfolio strategy into operational resource plans, governance rhythms, and PMO priorities.
- Partner on prioritization, scenario planning, and resource alignment efforts across the MMS portfolio.
- Maintain visibility into program performance to ensure senior leadership receives accurate inputs for decision-making.
Executive Communication & Decision Support
- Ensure Program Managers deliver high-quality, accurate updates on program health, risks, and financial impacts.
- Coach PMs on executive presence, message clarity, and recommendation framing.
- Support the Senior Director in aligning portfolio communications, milestone readiness summaries, and governance deliverables.
Culture Building & Leadership Excellence
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance within the PMO organization.
- Champion BD’s values and create a motivating environment where Program Managers feel empowered, supported, and inspired to deliver outstanding results.
- Model calm, structured leadership during uncertainty and change, teaching PMs how to approach ambiguity with clarity, discipline, and customer focus.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum 10 years of experience with Program and Project Management
- 8+ years of experience leading complex, multi-year-new product development programs within high‑performing, cross‑functional, matrixed organizations
- Medical device industry experience required, including strong familiarity with FDA and other regulated environments; additional understanding of how science and technology integrate into business processes is beneficial
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills paired with strong business, strategic, and financial acumen
- Highly effective cross‑cultural interpersonal skills with excellent oral, written, and executive‑level presentation abilities
- Demonstrated leadership excellence, consistently delivering results through inspiration, accountability, mentorship, and support.
- Ability to balance strategic perspective with detailed execution, and expert at risk assessment, escalation timing, and trade‑off decision-making
- MBA or advanced business/management degree preferred
- 12+ years of related experience
- PMP certification or formal project management training
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex program information clearly and confidently across all organizational levels, including executives
- Proven ability to lead cross‑functional, cross‑site, and external partner teams within a structured, phase‑gate product development process
- Deep expertise in program management tools, methodologies, and governance practices, including integrated planning, milestone management, risk/issue tracking, and performance reporting
- Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop Program Managers into high‑performing, independent leaders
- Skilled at facilitating effective team dynamics, setting clear expectations, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Ability to influence across diverse functions and external partners, driving alignment and accountability without direct authority
- Demonstrated success leading complex programs that balance schedule, budget, quality, customer needs, and market expectations
- Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities; capable of synthesizing diverse data into sound recommendations and bringing clarity to ambiguous situations
- Demonstrated ability to assess tradeoffs (short vs. long term, customer experience vs. technical constraints, risk vs. speed) and guide Program Managers in making balanced decisions
- Highly effective at time management, adaptable in fast‑changing environments, and resilient when navigating unexpected challenges.
- Customer‑centric mindset with a focus on delivering value while maintaining program velocity and quality
- Ability to attract, develop, and retain top PM talent, building a strong, cohesive PM community across MMS
- Acts as a role model for structured, solution‑oriented leadership, inspiring teams through adversity and reinforcing BD’s values
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable and learn and improve every day.
You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
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USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B
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$162,500.00 - $292,400.00 USD Annual