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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. 

Program Manager – International Compliance

Position Overview: 

We are recruiting for a highly driven cross-functional leader with proven product development and technical leadership to drive projects that are critical to international growth of the Dispensing Solutions business (part of the broader Medication Management Solutions (MMS) business). The Sr Program Manager has overall accountability for the successful release of our products to the global markets comprised of multiple hardware and software components. This position leads the international product release strategy and drives the team’s efforts in execution of all required elements.

In this role, you will manage key timelines, dependencies, and Core Team resources across multiple projects. You will also be accountable to ensure your program/project teams are efficient, knowledgeable, and disciplined in delivering the hardware and software solutions on time and on budget through BD’s Global Product Development System (GPDS – phase gate process) while meeting compliance and QMS (Quality Management System) requirements. You will also be accountable to effectively communicate program/project update to cross functional management team.

This position is based in San Diego, CA (strong preference) and will report to the Senior Director, Globalization & Customer Experience.

Responsibilities:

• In charge of medium-large scale, moderate to high complexity product release programs with sub-projects that may be related to a variety of compliance requirements that span multiple functional area.

• Accountable for timely global commercial release of key products.

• Develop detailed program plans and manage all aspects of execution.

• Develop detailed risk registers and manage risk mitigation plans.

• Understand international standards and regulations, align on compliance requirements and create clear steps required to release with cross-functional stakeholders especially Quality, Compliance Engineering and Regulatory Affairs.

• Accountable for developing project budget including capital expenditure, expenses, and headcount.

• Lead, direct, coach, and mentor Core Team members to maximize project success. Provide meaningful and significant feedback to functional leaders regarding the performance of Core Team members that is considered in annual performance evaluations.

• Work with functional leaders to ensure the appropriate Core Team resources are committed to the projects and contribute to the expected levels.

• Lead the team to prepare for Phase Gate and other Go/No-Go decisions by executive leadership, ensuring that decisions are informed by a balanced and clearly articulated representation of the relevant data.

• Leads cross-functional teams through problem resolution including root cause analysis and corrective action.

• Ensure effective and efficient regular formal and informal communications with the Core Teams using a variety of tools and channels.

• Communicates program updates to functional management and executive leadership.

• Ensures compliance with the company's global development process.

• Demonstrates program management best practices and contributes to improving the product development process.

• Ensure business and technical lessons are reviewed, learned, and disseminated.

• Independently determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.

Experience & Competencies

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and a minimum of 8-10 years relevant experience in new product development program management of successful cross-functional leadership in a matrix organization. Have served as a team member for a minimum of 5-7 years in the delivery of a complex systems and solutions. 

• MBA or MS strongly preferred.

• Experience in Med Tech or other highly regulated industries developing electromechanical / software systems is a must.

• Experience in bringing hardware/software combination solutions to market.

• Experience leading highly cross-functional teams.

• A proven track record of executing of all aspects of product development including requirements, design, development, verification and validation as well as other aspects (e.g. performance, security, usability, scalability, install-ability, supportability) relevant to the final commercialized product.

• Ability to simplify complexity and provide clarity for the team and leadership.

• Demonstrated analytical, decision making, prioritization and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage conflicts and ambiguity to drive clarity and deliver results.

• Demonstrated ability to partner with functional teams to enhance systems and processes to support business goals.

• Critical thinking/analytical capability.

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills for a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.

• Strong learning agility.

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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