BD Excellence Director

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 212,000 - 339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being benefits

Retirement & financial well-being

Work-life balance & family support

Leave programs

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) seeks an Excellence Director to lead BD Excellence best practices within Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS). This role focuses on deploying operating rigor, optimizing processes, and coaching talent to drive sustainable growth and market leadership.

The candidate will partner with sales, marketing, product development and other teams to advance BD’s strategic initiatives, establish KPIs, and build a knowledge management system for best practices across MDS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement, preferably within a lean management system.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing successful process improvements.
• Strong understanding of business operating rigor.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change, foster innovation, and build high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the BD excellence framework, including standardized processes, playbooks, and KPIs.
• Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Deliver training programs and workshops to upskill the business teams on BD Excellence best practices.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of existing BD processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to established standards.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, product development, and other cross-functional teams to align MDS strategies with overall company objectives and market opportunities.
• Establish and maintain a knowledge management system for best practices across MDS, including problem solving, workshops, and approaches.
• Mentor and coach associates, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-performing teams.
• Prepare and present reports on MDS BD Excellence performance, initiatives, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven decisions

Project management

Travel willingness

Excel

PowerPoint

Lean management

Education

MBA

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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

The BD Excellence Director will lead the strategic development and operational execution of BD Excellence best practices within Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS), focusing on deploying operating rigor, optimizing processes, deploying tools, and coaching talent to drive sustainable growth and market leadership.

Job Responsibilities

• Enhance the BD excellence framework, including standardized processes, playbooks, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Deliver training programs and workshops to upskill the business teams on BD Excellence best practices.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of existing BD processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to established standards.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, product development, and other cross-functional teams to align MDS strategies with overall company objectives and market opportunities.
• Establish and maintain a knowledge management system for best practices across MDS, including problem solving, workshops, and approaches.
• Mentor and coach associates, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-performing teams.
• Prepare and present reports on MDS BD Excellence performance, initiatives, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement, preferably within a lean management system.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing successful process improvements.
• Strong understanding of business operating rigor.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change, foster innovation, and build high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel as required.

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.

Required Skills Optional Skills .

Primary Work Location USA NJ - Franklin Lakes Additional Locations USA UT - Salt Lake City Work Shift

Benefits

• Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.
• Retirement & Financial Well-being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.
• Work-Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.
• Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.
• Additional details regarding benefits and well-being programs can be found in Our Commitment to You.

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully.

The salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information $211,900.00 - $339,000.00 USD Annual

We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible.

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.