BD Excellence Director: Strategy, Process Optimization & Coaching

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

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.