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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 makerof possible with us.

Director of Launch Excellence, US Region Medication Management Solutions

Primary Functions:

This newly formed role will lead the vision and execution of US Region launch excellence and readiness for multi-year product launches within the MMS product portfolio.    The position will effectively develop, organize, and drive highly skilled cross-functional team to address market needs and activation of the commercial organization.  In addition, the role will create and drive go-to-market strategy and ensure successful commercial readiness . This high visibility leadership role will present frequently across various levels up to and including the MMS LT.

Executes a project or multiple projects of medium scale and moderate complexity by leading cross functional teams individually or with an additional project leader. Examples would include collaborating with Marketing and Sales to identify various product demand scenarios and identifying how Service and Operations would support those and associated strategic decision triggers.

Influences solutions to business problems.  Communicates and implements the strategic direction for the project/program team.  Demonstrates a working knowledge of business & market growth drivers & trends, influences business case development. 

Primary Focus and Success Factors for role: 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Cross-functional leader of the project and the core team

• Accountable for successful product launch; pre and post activities

• Creates and manages schedules and budgets

• Handles resourcing issues

• Resolves personal/team conflicts

• Reinforces business perspective throughout projects /process

• Applies business skills and judgment to significantly influence the business direction of the project. 

• Able to create and influence novel thinking of the team.

• Ability to communicate complex business issues completely, concisely, and effectively to enable high-quality decision making and drive cross-functional alignment.

• Has a thorough understanding of all functional work streams in a phase gate process and a vision of an integrated project plan.

• Finds and creates new avenues of excellence.  Self-starting and will take action without prompting or direction from others to solve problems. 

• Constantly looks for improvements in work processes and results by anticipating and dealing with problems and encouraging others to suggest innovations and improvements

• Represents the organization as the prime contact on contracts and projects.  Interacts with senior personnel on significant cross-Functional and cross-business matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Scope of Responsibility Focused on Product Commercialization

• Executes a project or multiple projects of moderate to high complexity by leading cross functional teams individually or with an additional project leader

• Provides project status to the MMS Platform and Region Leadership Team for each phase of the project

• Execute to the business interests set by Program Champion

• Reinforces business perceptive and urgency throughout the program

• Responsible for the execution, quality, and results of his or her project and the success of the resulting product for the business or in the market.

• Demonstrate leadership, learning agility and action orientation when facing uncertainty. Instill confidence through leadership and actions.

• Interacts with functional managers and business leaders to communicate regarding critical project risks, questions or challenges.

• Challenges core team members, functional leaders and business leaders regarding functional and cross functional strategies and approaches to improve launch outcomes. Resolves team and cross-functional conflicts if they arise.

• Analyzes development situations and data with in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

• Influences solutions to business problems.

• Communicates and implements the strategic and business direction for the project/program team.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of business & market growth drivers & trends, influences business case development.

• Ensures framework in place to monitor success metrics of post launch 6-12 months

Advanced knowledge of Program Management and associated disciplines. MBA is highly preferred.

The following skills and abilities are requirements for the role:

Requirements:

• At least 10 years relevant experience in project management with at least 5 years in medical devices/products.

• Deep experience in leading complex, technology-driven product launches including software applications, digital solutions, and AI enabled applications/analytics within a shared service architecture.

• Minimum of 5-8 years project management experience.

• Strong knowledge of Marketing discipline is preferred.

Critical Skills and Competencies 

• Successful track record of commercializing new products

• Experience in new GPDS model of planning multiple work-streams, identifying risk and implementing action plans to optimize timelines and reduce execution risk

This role requires excellence in the following critical competencies: 

• Experience utilizing combination of analytical, statistical, computational, and empirical methods to gain deep understanding of design and minimize overall development timelines 

• Experience managing ambiguity

• Demonstrated learning agility of new subject matter

• Demonstrated ability to act as a change protagonist

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and influencing skills

Leadership Success Factors: 

• Be bold and strategic

• Remove obstacles and empower others

• Deliver results that matter

• Debate and decide, then commit and go

• Win as one BD

• Have the courage to iterate, try new things and embrace change

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.

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

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