Senior Director, R&D — Acute Care Platform

BD; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a strategic Senior Director, Research & Development to lead the Acute Care Platform R&D within Urology & Critical Care. The role drives next-gen medical technologies including connected devices, software-enabled solutions, and AI/ML clinical decision support.

You will lead a global team, partner with commercial and regulatory groups, and shape a portfolio that improves patient outcomes worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of progressive R&D and new product development in the medical device industry (10+ years with an advanced degree).
• Demonstrated success leading complex medical device development programs from concept through commercialization.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and large-scale development portfolios.
• Proven track record commercializing Class I, II, and/or III medical devices.
• Experience leading development efforts involving systems engineering, software, hardware, and capital equipment.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, resources, and investment decisions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Acute Care Platform R&D strategy aligned with growth objectives and innovation priorities.
• Identify market, technology, and clinical trends to drive pipeline development and portfolio expansion.
• Partner with Commercial and Leadership teams to develop innovation roadmaps and investment strategies.
• Build business cases for new technologies, products, and platform opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end product development activities from concept through commercialization.
• Direct complex development programs involving hardware, software, systems engineering, informatics, and connected solutions.
• Ensure adherence to development processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee design reviews, risk management, verification/validation, and product transfer to manufacturing.
• Drive innovation through customer insights, technology scouting, and external collaborations.
• Lead global cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams.
• Engage with external experts and strategic partners.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and talent development.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Master's degree, MBA, or PhD

Job description

BD is seeking a strategic Senior Director, Research & Development to lead the Acute Care Platform R&D within Urology & Critical Care. The role drives next-gen medical technologies including connected devices, software-enabled solutions, and AI/ML clinical decision support.

You will lead a global team, partner with commercial and regulatory groups, and shape a portfolio that improves patient outcomes worldwide.