Senior Quality Manager, Learning and Capability

BD; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD) in the United States seeks a Senior Quality Manager, Learning & Capability to design and optimize learning and capability initiatives that elevate QMS performance and compliance. You will partner with process owners, SMEs, and leadership to implement fit-for-purpose training and performance support across global programs.

Reporting to the Director of Quality Training and Capability Development, you will lead capability design, rollout, and governance, while

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or science required.
• 8+ years in medical device or pharma with quality/training experience.
• Experience designing learning solutions and qualification programs.
• Experience with digital learning including AI-enabled tools.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop learning, qualification, and performance solutions to strengthen QMS execution.
• Lead deployment of training programs, including trainer readiness and workshops.
• Provide guidance on learning methods to drive adoption and proficiency.
• Serve as capability lead for assigned Quality programs with sustainment goals.
• Establish trainer networks and monitor program effectiveness with data.

Skills

Quality Systems

Learning Design

Capability Dev

AI Tools

Stakeholder Mgmt

Facilitation

Education

BS in Engineering/Science

Tools

AI-enabled Learning Apps

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
The Senior Quality Manager, Learning & Capability is an individual contributor within Central Quality responsible for developing and continuously improving training, capability, and performance support solutions that strengthen quality performance, compliance, and culture. Reporting to the Director of Quality Training and Capability Development, this role partners with Process Owners, SMEs and leadership to identify capability needs and design fit‑for‑purpose learning strategies, qualification programs, performance support tools, trainer readiness that improve QMS execution, Quality Excellence, and adoption in the business. The role serves as the capability lead for assigned Quality programs. It also drives continuous improvement of the global Quality training management process and procedures, including standardization and efficiencies opportunities. Success is measured through improved workforce proficiency, process performance, learning effectiveness, and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Capability Solution Design & Development Partner with Process Owners, SMEs, and stakeholders to identify capability needs and design learning, qualification, certification, and performance support solutions that improve QMS execution and business performance.
• Lead the deployment of solutions, including rollout approach, trainer readiness, workshops and ongoing monitoring.
• Provide expert guidance on learning and performance methodologies to drive adoption, proficiency, and sustained performance.
• Capability Program Leadership & Effectiveness Serve as the capability lead for assigned Quality programs, partnering with Process Owners to drive successful implementation, sustainment, and continuous improvement.
• With the process owners, establish and maintain trainer networks that support workforce readiness and adoption.
• Monitor program effectiveness and performance trends, using data and stakeholder feedback to strengthen capability, process performance, and quality outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement, Governance & Compliance Provide process ownership or support for Central Quality training processes, ensuring effective governance, continuous improvement, and alignment with business and compliance needs.
• Ensure training and qualification activities are compliant, inspection‑ready, and supported by appropriate documentation and controls.
• Leverage learning technologies, analytics, and approved AI‑enabled tools to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and learner experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum BS Degree in Engineering or Science related field required.
• Eight (8+) years of experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industries with knowledge of Quality Systems, training, capability development or related disciplines.
• Experience designing and implementing learning solutions, qualification programs, workflow learning, performance support tools, or capability‑building initiatives.
• Experience with digital Learning applications including AI enabled tools.
• Strong facilitation, consultation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or certification in Learning & Development, Learning Experience Design, Organizational Development or equivalent discipline.
• Experience supporting global or multi‑site programs.
• Experience with audits, inspections, or compliance improvement initiatives.

Knowledge and Skills

• Quality Management Systems and regulatory compliance
• Capability development, learning design, and performance support
• Performance architecture and effectiveness measurement
• Facilitation, stakeholder consultation, and influence without authority
• Analytics, problem solving, and continuous improvement
• Learning agility, collaboration, and change management

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.

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 CA - San Diego Bldg A&B Additional Locations USA NC - Durham - Davis Drive, USA NC - Durham - Roche Drive, USA NE - Columbus (East), USA NE - Columbus (West), USA NJ - Franklin Lakes, USA UT - Sandy Work Shift NA (United States of America)

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 $161,400.00 - $258,200.00 USD Annual

We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real‑life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together.