Program Manager

BD Mexico; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company in Bengaluru is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead a cross-functional, hybrid agile team focused on compliance, quality, and supply continuity for blood specimen collection products.

You will work with Product Owners to break down backlog, plan sprints, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements. A strong background in medical devices, PM experience, and leadership is essential for success.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related (required).
• Total 10+ years of experience (mandatory).
• At least 8 years in product development; medical devices experience a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years project management experience.
• Experience in medical device industries and FDA/regulatory environments required.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership with strong problem solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a cross-functional, hybrid agile team to deliver compliance, supply continuity, and quality projects for a blood specimen collection product group.
• Work with Product Owners and SMEs to decompose a project backlog into a prioritized task backlog.
• Optimize value by planning sprints aligned with impact dates and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and champion agile project management methodologies to enhance efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative sprint-oriented environment with continuous improvement and responsiveness.
• Ensure proper phase-gate processes and completion of Design History File and Change Control paperwork.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Learning Agility

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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.

Job Description

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Leadership:

• Lead and motivate a cross-functional, hybrid agile team to successfully deliver compliance, supply continuity, and quality projects for a blood specimen collection product group.

• Work with Product Owners and SMEs to decompose a project backlog into a prioritized task backlog.

• Optimize value delivered to the organization by planning sprints from the task backlog taking care to plan backward from impact dates and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Hybrid Agile Project Management:

• Implement and champion agile project management methodologies to enhance project efficiency and adaptability.

• Foster a collaborative and sprint-oriented project environment, ensuring continuous improvement and responsiveness to changing priorities.

Document and Process Control:

• Ensure proper phase-gate processes are followed for each project as well as drive the completion of all relevant Design History File and Change Control paperwork.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (AS APPLICABLE):

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering degree is required. An advanced degree in an engineering discipline or MBA is preferred.

• Overall 10+ Years of experience is mandatory

• At least 8 years relevant experience in product development and design, experience in medical devices/products is a plus.

• Minimum of 5 years project management experience.

• Experience in medical device industries required, including experience in FDA or other regulated environments required.

• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated learning agility of new subject matter.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation). Understands how to present information dependent upon the level of the audience.

• Ability to take disparate data points and make sound business decisions and bring clarity to ambiguous situations.

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

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Program Management Professional Certificate Preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• A six-sigma design and development background is preferred.

• Has successfully completed design change activities for medical devices.

• Experience developing Class II medical devices.

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

Why Join Us?

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 healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

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

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

IND Bengaluru - Technology Campus

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.