Senior Director, Microbiology Strategy & Innovation

Becton Dickinson; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton Dickinson is seeking an Associate Director, Microbiology to provide strategic, scientific, and functional leadership for microbiology activities supporting antimicrobial and infection-prevention programs. The role ensures accuracy, quality, compliance, and timely delivery across internal and external resources, while driving strategy across innovation and development portfolios.

The position translates business and regulatory needs into executable scientific strategies, influences

Qualifications

• Lead microbiology strategy across innovation and product development.
• Provide strategic scientific leadership and govern program milestones.
• Translate regulatory, clinical, and manufacturing needs into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive microbiology strategy for NPD from concept to lifecycle support.
• Provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of programs with priorities and milestones.
• Create a roadmap for microbiology capabilities aligned with business needs.
• Lead evaluation and qualification of new antimicrobial tech and methods.
• Ensure development complies with quality, regulatory, and manufacturing standards.
• Incorporate global regulations and quality systems into program decisions.
• Act as senior technical decision-maker for complex issues with senior leaders.
• Represent Microbiology in governance and regulatory strategy discussions.
• Influence product direction through cross-functional partnerships.
• Lead due diligence of external technologies and collaborations.
• Establish scientific collaborations to accelerate objectives.
• Provide sustaining support for marketed products and lifecycle activities.
• Defend microbiology content in regulatory submissions.
• Oversee lab strategy, safety, and data integrity.
• Build capability through workforce planning and mentoring.
• Lead an inclusive, high-performing organization and manage capacity.

Job description

Becton Dickinson is seeking an Associate Director, Microbiology to provide strategic, scientific, and functional leadership for microbiology activities supporting antimicrobial and infection-prevention programs. The role ensures accuracy, quality, compliance, and timely delivery across internal and external resources, while driving strategy across innovation and development portfolios.

The position translates business and regulatory needs into executable scientific strategies, influences