Senior Project Manager

BD; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Discretionary LTI Bonus

BD Benefits - Health & Wellness

Job summary

BD in USA NJ – Franklin Lakes is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to drive product development from concept through launch, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring design control compliance.

You will support planning, timelines, budgets, and quality documentation while collaborating with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations and Marketing to enable readiness and successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or business preferred.
• 4–6 years of project coordination/management experience required.
• Experience in MedTech and/or Pharma (device) or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional tasks, schedules, and deliverables across teams under program leadership.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, work breakdown structures, and status reports; escalate risks as needed.
• Support design control activities ensuring documentation compliance with quality systems and regs.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, document decisions and actions, and follow up on commitments.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Marketing, etc. for development and readiness activities.
• Manage budgets, purchase orders, and invoices; contribute to forecasts under guidance.
• Serve as a supporting contact for internal/external partners with oversight from senior team members.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Budget tracking

Schedule management

Design control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (science/engineering/business)

Tools

PM tools

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Sr. Project Manager supports product development initiatives across the project lifecycle—from early concept and design through development, manufacturing readiness, and launch. Working under the direction of a Program Manager or Senior Program Manager, this role assists with planning, coordination, and execution of cross-functional activities to ensure projects progress according to scope, schedule, budget, and design control requirements. Success is measured by reliable execution of assigned tasks, quality documentation, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Supports the planning and execution of product development projects by coordinating tasks, schedules, and deliverables across cross-functional teams, under the guidance of program leadership.
• Assists in maintaining project plans, timelines, work breakdown structures, and status reports. Tracks progress against milestones and escalates risks, issues, or dependencies as needed.
• Supports requirements development and design control activities, ensuring documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable quality system and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates meetings, prepares agendas and materials, documents decisions and action items, and follows up to ensure commitments are met.
• Collaborates with functional partners (R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Marketing, etc.) to support development, verification, validation, and readiness activities.
• Manages tracking of project budgets, purchase orders, and invoices, and provides input to forecasts with direction from program leadership.
• Serves as a supporting contact for internal stakeholders and selected external partners or suppliers, with oversight from more senior team members.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree required with a focus in science, engineering, or business preferred.
• 4 – 6 years of experience in project coordination or project management required, preferably within the MedTech and/or Pharma (device) industry or a regulated environment.

Required Qualifications

• Competency with product development lifecycle concepts and design control principles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with guidance.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills.
• Applies basic analytical thinking to identify issues, track risks, and support problem-solving.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with cross-functional team members, escalating issues appropriately.
• Demonstrates a collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from experienced program and functional leaders.
• Comfortable working with standard project management tools and processes (e.g., schedules, action logs, risk registers).
• Displays developing business and financial awareness, including basic budget tracking and cost understanding.
• Able to translate technical information accurately when supported by subject matter experts.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Exposure to medical device development or regulated product development preferred.

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.

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well‑being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:

• Annual Bonus
• Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus

Health and Well‑being Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Hospital Care Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑term disability coverage
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Long‑term care with life insurance

Other Well‑being Resources

• Anxiety management program
• Wellness incentives
• Sleep improvement program
• Diabetes management program
• Virtual physical therapy
• Emotional/mental health support programs
• Weight management programs
• Gastrointestinal health program
• Substance use management program
• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit

Retirement and Financial Well‑being

• BD 401(k) Plan
• BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Financial counseling
• Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
• Daily Pay
• College financial aid and application guidance

Life Balance Programs

• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Group auto and home insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Discounts on products and services
• Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employer matching donation
• Workplace accommodations

Other Life Balance Programs

• Adoptionassistance
• Backup day care and eldercare
• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
• Caregivingassistancefor elderly and special needs individuals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes

Leave Programs

• Bereavement leaves
• Military leave
• Personal leave
• Family and Medical Leave (FML)
• Jury and Witness Duty Leave

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.

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.

Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You".

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role’s specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

$130,400.00 - $215,200.00 USD Annual