Associate Director

Job Description Summary

As the Associate Director R&D, you will manage new product development and sustaining activities across a complex Infusion Platform(s) within our MMS R&D organization. As a key strategic and technical leader, you will lead team(s) that drive business growth, primarily through new products, while collaborating with peer leaders across the organization. Work will include managing new product development opportunities and on-market product activity that drive sustainable growth within the MMS Infusion business.

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Technical leader for complex medical device platform(s) and important sub-project(s) with responsibilities for large elements of the product development effort.
• Provide technical leadership, to direct and in-direct reports, with the ability to deep dive into technical issues.
• Implement best-in-class R&D tools, processes & standards within the development platform.
• Lead in the development of project plans and timelines for product delivery. Create Product Development goals which are linked with business priorities and traced to individual engineering responsibilities.
• Drive and lead innovative problem resolution at an accelerated pace.
• Work in a development environment which supports both organic and inorganic development opportunities
• Lead and work with Functional Leaders to assign engineering disciplines to achieve platform goals. Work with other leaders to mentor, develop and performance manage talent assigned to the platform.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering field (Mechanical, Systems, Physics, Electrical, Biomedical, Software) required. Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• At least 10 years of growing responsibility in R & D technical engineering roles or a PhD in a relevant engineering discipline with 3-5 years of industry experience, with extensive, successful experience in product development and a clear understanding of quality management systems.
• Regulated industry experience (FDA, Automotive, Industrial, etc.)
• Familiarity with Mechatronics Analysis & Design.
• Experience leading a team of multi-disciplinary engineers.
• Project management experience for complex systems.
• Experience in a proven design process (e.g. DFSS) over multiple programs.

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.

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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Primary Work Location

USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D

Additional Locations

USA CA - San Jose

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