Senior Program Manager

Becton Dickinson NA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in Innovation and NPD within the AAD platform of the MDS Business Group. This role emphasizes on-site collaboration, strong program leadership, and navigating medical device development dynamics.

The candidate should hold a BS in an engineering field and bring 10+ years in product development/design, with 3–5 years in medical devices, plus at least 5 years of project management experience. PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in product development and NPD.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and lifecycle stages.
• Experience in medical device development and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive Innovation and NPD in the AAD platform within the MDS Business Group.
• Apply broad project management knowledge including customer scope, WBS, risk management, and product requirements.
• Deliver projects on-time through transparent execution.
• Act as an agile problem solver and senior project leadership figure.
• Influence solutions and resolve business and technical challenges at all levels.
• Communicate strategic and technical directions clearly to project teams.
• Identify new avenues for excellence and drive action without prompting.
• Understand business drivers and support business case development.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Agile

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• This high visibility position will be responsible for leading and motivating a cross functional team to drive a high visibility Innovation and NPD efforts in the AAD platform within the Business Group of MDS.
• Complete understanding of a wide application of project management principles, theories, and concepts. Including but not limited, customer scope requirements, work breakdown structures, risk management, integrated business plans, and product requirements.
• Delivers projects on-time through predictable and transparent execution.
• Serving as an agile problem solver, master negotiator, motivational coach, product development process expert, prudent risk taker, and team champion.
• Influences solutions and works to resolve business and/or technical problems at all levels of the organization.
• A strong, influential communicator who implements the strategic and technical direction for the project/program team.
• Finds and creates new avenues of excellence.
• Self-starting and will take action without prompting or direction from others to solve problems.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of business, market growth drivers and trends, influences business case development.
• Leads cross functional teams through project(s) of medium scale and moderate complexity by leading cross functional teams individually or with an additional project leader.
• Has a thorough understanding of all functional work streams in a phase gate process and a vision of an integrated project plan.

Position requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related engineering degree is required.
• At least 10 years relevant experience in product development and design, with at least 3-5 years product development and design experience in medical devices/products (Class II).
• Minimum of 5 years project management experience.
• Experience driving remediation and/or sustaining engineering projects

Position Preferences

• An advanced degree in an engineering discipline or MBA is preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
• Familiarity of Advanced access devices

Critical Skills and Competencies

• Successful track record of commercializing new products and/or remediating critical products in the market
• Experience in product development planning multiple work-streams, identifying risk and implementing action plans to optimize timelines and reduce execution risk
• Familiarity with medical device regulations and FDA submissions

Workplace Policies

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance.

Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required.

Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

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 .

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Additional Information

• Required Skills
• Optional Skills
• Primary Work Location USA UT - Salt Lake City BAS
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