Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Director of the R&D Operations team, the R&D Senior Manager will be responsible for developing and managing a world class R&D Lab organization that is accountable for lab & testing activities for the global AAD and PIVC MDS platforms. This position and team will provide technical, test method development, and testing support for multiple product development groups & projects including new product development, cost improvement, manufacturing support, and sustaining engineering.

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. 

Reporting to the Director of the R&D Operations team, the R&D Senior Manager will be responsible for developing and managing a world class R&D Lab organization that is accountable for lab & testing activities for the global AAD and PIVC MDS platforms. The successful candidate will foster technical excellence & innovation in the lab team, will create robust equipment plans & lab testing strategies, will align to business priorities, will be anchored in BD Excellence & continuous improvement, and will develop an effective and motivated staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Organizes and coordinates all activities related to BD test labs supporting the AAD & PIVC platforms & MDS business.

• Provides R&D technical & product development expertise to the lab team and the broader organization.

• Develops lab strategies across multiple sites and optimizes lab footprint, including offshore locations.

• Performs managerial responsibilities for assigned team members (including offshore team members), which may include career development guidance, performance reviews, role selection, promotion, and disciplinary recommendations.

• Works with product development teams in creation, prioritization, & support of R&D goals.

• Creates, tracks, and meets project schedules, resource demands, and budgets

• Implements department and division procedures and policies relating to all aspects of the product development groups and technology teams.

• Assesses priorities and makes assignments to assure project and BD priorities are met.

• Develops, with divisional managers, a strategic direction for product development groups and communicates vision to technology teams.

• Assures compliance with corporate and divisional procedures, policies, and government regulations.

• Coordinates with team members and outside professionals to assure product designs and processes meet users needs, as well as all applicable FDA requirements.

• Coordinates resource allocation and balancing for technology teams. Hires and develops staff in technical roles.

• Identifies development needs and potential for team members and provides/recommends project assignments and training to increase expertise to meet current or future business needs.

• Develops the performance standards and the norms of the product development teams and assures team communication with platform management.

• Provides timely information to business management on issues which will affect the platform’s performance.

*The duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field plus ten (10) years’ experience OR equivalency in the medical device or closely related industry.

• Excellent working knowledge of product development, design controls, test method development & validation, manufacturing, finance, administration, and knowledge of clinical requirements for medical devices.

• Demonstrated positive communication and human relation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years’ experience in project management and,

• Four (4) years’ experience in a direct supervisory/management role.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the responsibilities.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to concurrently handle a variety of projects and coordinate the efforts of multiple team members across the organization.

• Ability to independently build relationships and work with functions outside of R&D, including outside suppliers, contractors, technical professionals, and consultants.

• Skills in communicating with all levels of technical and operating management (both written and oral presentation skills).

• Ability to analyze and use technical data and resources.

• Knowledge of the clinical environment of the products & projects assigned to the team.

• Leadership, decision making, and project management skills.

• Ability to understand all dimensions of customer requirements.

• Knowledge of Business Management skills in the areas of finance, capitalization, business planning, regulatory and product development.

Physical Demands:

This position is in an office and laboratory environment and requires the incumbent to sit, stand and perform general office functions. The incumbent may also be required to lift up-to twenty-five pounds occasionally. The incumbent may be required to stand for long periods. Bending, stooping, and reaching are also frequently required.

Work Environment:

Onsite a minimum of four days a week, may include some remote or hybrid work.

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?

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. 

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Primary Work Location

USA UT - Salt Lake City

Additional Locations

USA UT - Sandy

Work Shift

NA (United States of America)