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Job Description

R&D PMO, Program Manager

This Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the success of multi-faceted and highly complex new product development program within the Medication Management Solutions (MMS) Platform at BD. This role will leverage best practices in cross functional team/external partnership leadership to drive excellence in areas such as product design and development, and full commercial launch. This role will also enable efficient and accurate management of resources, budgets, and project data to support strategic decision-making within the MMS Platform at BD.  This role will be champion of design control and product life cycle management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all activities of the Product Development Process phases: Concept, Feasibility, Development, Qualification and Launch
• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and cross functional teams management.
• Develop project plan, risk-based timeline and budget to support project goals, including tracking and monitoring activities
• Lead cross-functional teams through identification of risks & mitigations, problem resolution and root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action.
• Manage project communications to all stakeholders (project teams, engineering teams, functional managers, and senior management)
• Monitor the effectiveness and performance of the launch and project team and facilitate the development of contingency plans, recommending corrective actions as required.
• Ensuring compliance with quality management systems and regulatory requirements, where applicable.
• Facilitating the exchange of information between departments on a day-to-day basis and maintaining liaison with all members of the project team between project team.
• Lead the team to prepare for and execute Phase Gate. Represent the team with BD leaders, ensuring such decisions are informed by a balanced and clearly articulated representation of the relevant data.
• Develop a mentality of collaboration, execution, and continuous improvement within the program through these mechanisms.    
• Leverage technical acumen to partner with engineering teams, monitor development progress, and ensure alignment between technical deliverables and program timelines
• Collaborate and act as the key liaison between cross-functional and external vendors.
• Responsible for driving design control requirement during the product development.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the medical device industries beneficial integrating science and technology into business processes.
• Experience in medical device industries required, including experience in FDA or other regulated environments. Knowledge of the medical device industries beneficial integrating science and technology into business processes.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills coupled to strong business, strategic and financial knowledge.
• Expert in the development and deployment of program management tools and techniques including methods for tracking progress, risk management and delivery of major milestones.
• Understanding of engineering development lifecycles and the ability to translate technical inputs into program-level actions and timelines
• Excellent influencing skills with the ability to achieve challenging goals through others without direct authority across different functions, external partners, geographies, and cultures. Drive for accountability within self and others.
• Proven project management experience with delivering medium-to large-scale projects in managed service model from concept through delivery and operations
• Relentless advocacy for the customer with a focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements. Driving the team to make trade-offs that optimize customer and business value while maintaining program velocity and outcomes that sustain the highest standards of quality.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering related is required.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in successfully leading complex, multiyear new product development programs delivered through high performing cross-functional teams based in a matrix organization.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification not required but is a preferred
• Scrum Master and SAFE Agile certification is preferred
• Willing to travel up to 20%

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. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D

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Salary Range Information

$109,700.00 - $180,800.00 USD Annual