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BD · 3 months ago

Associate Director, Program / Project Manager

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. The Associate Director, Program / Project Manager will lead and motivate a cross-functional team to deliver innovative solutions in Advanced Access Devices while managing project timelines and resources effectively.

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Responsibilities

This high visibility position will be responsible for leading and motivating a large scale cross functional NPD team of high complexity within the AAD Platform within the Business Group of MDS
Complete understanding of a wide application of project management principles, theories, and concepts. Including but not limited, customer scope requirements, work breakdown structures, risk management, integrated business plans, and product requirements
Delivers projects on-time through predictable and transparent execution
Serving as an agile problem solver, master negotiator, motivational coach, product development process expert, prudent risk taker, and team champion
Influences solutions and works to resolve business and/or technical problems at all levels of the organization
A strong, influential communicator who implements the strategic and technical direction for the project/program team
Finds and creates new avenues of excellence. Self-starting and will take action without prompting or direction from others to solve problems
Demonstrates a working knowledge of business, market growth drivers and trends, influences business case development
Has a thorough understanding of all functional work streams in a phase gate process and a vision of an integrated project plan
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, review and approvals via multiple regional registrations in addition to other conflicting/dependent programs
Responsible for the execution, quality, and results of the projects and the success of the resulting products for the business or in the market
Interact with functional managers and business leaders to communicate critical project risks, mitigations, questions and/or challenges
Define program resource needs and negotiate program resourcing plans. Work with functional leaders to ensure the appropriate core team resources are committed to the program and contribute to the required performance levels
Mentor, coach and challenge core team members, functional leaders and business leaders regarding functional and cross functional strategies and approaches to improve program development outcomes
Analyze development situations and data with in-depth evaluation of multiple factors
Influence solutions to business or technical problems
Communicate and implement the strategic and technical direction for the project/program teams

Qualification

Medical Device DevelopmentRegulatory KnowledgeProject ManagementMechanical EngineeringPMP CertificationInterpersonal SkillsSix SigmaMBAAdvanced Access Devices

Required

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related engineering degree is required
At least 10 years relevant experience in product development and design, with at least 3-5 years product development and design experience in medical devices/products (Class II)
Minimum of 5 years project management experience
Successful track record of commercializing Class II and III new medical device products in the market
Knowledge of global regulatory (FDA, Anvisa, NMPA, MDR) and quality requirements (ISO, GB, JISC etc.)
Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and influencing skills

Preferred

An advanced degree in an engineering discipline or MBA
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
A six-sigma design and development background
Experience with advanced access devices

Company

BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

BD has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (66)
2022 (4)
2021 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$540M
Key Investors
Steris
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $540M
1962-04-23IPO

Leadership Team

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Tom Polen
Chairman, CEO and President
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Richard Byrd
Executive Vice President and President of the BD Interventional Segment
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