Sr. Manager, R&D (Franklin Lakes, NJ - Hybrid)
Becton Dickinson NA

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Job Description Summary

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 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 Senior Manager will be a key contributor on a R&D team within BD Medication Delivery Solutions - MDVC (Medication Delivery and Vascular Care) Platform. The individual is sought to build and lead a world class organization accountable for product development from concept through market launch and product lifecycle engineering to meet worldwide BD Medication Delivery Solutions - MDVC business objectives. The R&D Sr. Manager is responsible for ensuring technical excellence and for driving/making R&D decisions on product and process changes as well as to effectively select, develop, organize, and motivate a staff of highly skilled scientists and engineers.

The Senior Manager will contribute to building organizational effectiveness through:

• leadership and mentoring
• coaching for technical expertise, business acumen, and impact
• creating, leveraging and sharing best practices
• effective training and talent development
• driving both technical and workflow innovation

Project Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for this position are:

• Effectively recruit, select, develop, organize, and motivate a staff of skilled associates globally.
• Demonstrate strong and clear accountability for the group's development, performance, and results.
• Be accountable for improving and further developing processes and best practices for the PLE (Product Lifecycle Engineering) portfolio management.
• Ensure regular updates are provided to the leadership team on the PLE portfolio.
• Periodically interface with the platform leaders to ensure projects are selected & prioritized per business goals.
• Be accountable for the successful execution of Product portfolio (e.g. the business platform priority list).
• Leads new project proposal review, valuation, classification, and platform prioritization.
• Align dedicated resources cross-functionally to optimize and ensure execution success.
• Ensure implementation & maintenance of "scaled" phase gate product development processes.
• Customer, sales, WW manufacturing, and OEM support.
• Actively participate in the global ACR process to ensure Design Control compliance.
• Support development & maintenance of detailed budgets in accordance with project, department, and business objectives.
• Ensure efficient and effective transition of product development programs to high volume manufacturing in locations throughout the world.
• Identify, assess, and develop state-of-the-art organizational capability in:
  
  • Platform portfolio prioritization, selection and execution.
  • Project leadership, communication, & escalation.
  • Transfer function continuous improvement & change control.
  • Six Sigma (DFSS) gate reviews for PLE projects.
  • Productivity metrics to constantly measure performance.
  • Requirements and risk management.
  • Critical parameters management.
  • Test method development.
  • Product verification and validation.

• Align dedicated and shared resources cross-functionally to optimize and ensure success of new product development.
• Engage in detailed review of cross-functional plans and be accountable for their success.
• Perform periodic reviews of progress against plans. Ensure plans are executed appropriately within department. Be accountable for timely completion of al! development deliverables as specified.
• Develop and apply innovative approaches to ensure best outcomes in all aspects of the role creating an environment in which innovation can flourish through empowerment, encouragement, and support.
• Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

Leadership

• Accountability: Demonstrate strong and clear accountability for the successful and timely completion of designated tasks. Ability to lead and teach others to assess project / program needs, formulate strategy, build support, and execute; proactively identify and mitigate organizational, project, and business risks
• R&D Communication: Hold and encourage frequent formal and informal communication within the team and the rest of the organization to ensure dissemination of important information
• Influence Others: Strong interpersonal influence and persuasion skills; situational awareness; ability to persuade or be persuaded based on evidence. Inclusive work environment. Promote and leverage diversity to achieve best outcomes
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Developing agility and action orientation when facing change and uncertainty; effectively manage change
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy; ability to lead and mentor others

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Design verification and validation.
• Research and development
• Demonstrated capability in product development.
• Understanding and demonstrated track record of Quality & Regulatory compliance.
• Development and qualification of functional / dimensional measurement systems
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role with portfolio prioritization / management responsibility.
• 12 years of experience in medical device or other regulated industry.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering

Primary Work Location and Additional Considerations:

• USA NJ - Franklin Lakes, NJ
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor Visas' at this time.
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to provide Relocation assistance at this time.
• We encourage Candidates near our BD Location of: Franklin Lakes, NJ to apply for this Hybrid role.
• This is a Hybrid role that requires you to be at your assigned worksite 4 days out of the week and other days from home. Local policies may apply. BD may change your work arrangement based on business needs .

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?

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.

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.

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

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of abilities and provide an accessible candidate experience. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Accessible British Columbia Act, 2021, and any other applicable legislation, including provincial human rights legislation, Becton Dickinson will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform us of any accommodation(s) you require by contacting HR at 1-855-234-3577.

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Primary Work Location
USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

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NA (United States of America)

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