R&D Director: Consumer Packaging & Labeling

Becton Dickinson NA; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) seeks a Director of Labeling & Packaging within UCC R&D to set strategic direction and drive execution across NPD and sustaining engineering. The role emphasizes consumer-centric packaging, regulatory compliance, and scalable processes while aligning with GPDS and global design controls.

You will lead a high-performing team, partner with marketing, quality, regulatory, and operations, and champion AI-enabled labeling workflows, throughput improvements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Packaging Science, Industrial Design, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 12+ years in packaging, labeling, or product development with leadership roles.
• Proven experience in consumer products packaging and/or industrial design.
• Experience in regulated industries (medical device preferred).

Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term strategy for labeling and packaging across portfolios.
• Lead cross-functional teams with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Marketing.
• Standardize workflows and drive AI-enabled labeling solutions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Process improvement

Regulatory awareness

Packaging/labeling knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Packaging Science, Industrial Design, or related field

Job description

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) seeks a Director of Labeling & Packaging within UCC R&D to set strategic direction and drive execution across NPD and sustaining engineering. The role emphasizes consumer-centric packaging, regulatory compliance, and scalable processes while aligning with GPDS and global design controls.

You will lead a high-performing team, partner with marketing, quality, regulatory, and operations, and champion AI-enabled labeling workflows, throughput improvements, and