Sr. Director, Platform Leader

Becton Dickinson NA; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton Dickinson NA is seeking a Platform Leader, Targeted Temperature Management, to drive global growth with cross-functional accountability for the platform P&L. You will shape a global strategy, align with regional leaders, and ensure execution of initiatives across regulatory, quality, and supply chain functions.

The role demands 10+ years in cross-functional leadership within medical devices, MBA preferred, and exceptional communication skills to influence without authority on a global

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cross-functional leadership in the medical device industry.
• MBA preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven track record of launching products.
• Ability to coach and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead platform reviews, global alignment across functions.
• Deliver a balanced P&L and achieve topline revenue with GP targets.
• Prioritize projects and ensure on-time execution.
• Build and nurture a positive culture across sites.
• Develop a global strategy and align with regional leaders.
• Support NPD releases, sustaining programs, expansion, and supply chain continuity.
• Execute strategic initiatives including targeting, positioning, and pricing governance.
• Maintain close communication with regional leaders and product marketers.
• Provide cross-functional engagement for country execution (regulatory, quality, supply chain).
• Build a best-in-class marketing organization globally and in the US region.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Commercial operations

Global mindset

Communication skills

Team coaching

Education

MBA (preferred)

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Platform Leader, Targeted Temperature Management is responsible for driving profitable growth globally while managing cross-functional requirements of the platform. This position is responsible for the platform P&L and will lead the development and execution of the global strategy; working closely with regional commercial leaders to optimize and accelerate commercial performance. In addition, this position will be responsible for cross-functional delivery of KPIs including, but not limited to, innovation and pipeline prioritization and execution, quality priorities, and supply chain readiness.

Platform Leadership

• Lead the platform reviews, meetings, and alignment across functions.
• Responsible for delivering a balanced P&L, achieving topline revenue commitments while delivering GP and income targets.
• Prioritization of projects and ensuring on-time execution of programs.
• Build and nurture a positive culture across sites.

Global Strategy

• Develop a global strategy, prioritization, and tactics for the TTM portfolio.
• Partners with regional leaders for alignment and execution of strategic priorities.
• Ensure cross-functional support of New Product Development (NPD) releases, sustaining programs, geographic expansion, and supply chain continuity.

Hires, develops, and retains talent

Execution and Tactics

• Execute key strategic initiatives including targeting, positioning, value proposition, and pricing governance.
• Maintains close communication with regional leaders, countries, and platform product marketers.
• Provides cross-functional engagement to ensure seamless execution in country (regulatory, quality, supply chain).
• Builds a best-in-class marketing organization comprising of global marketers and US region marketers.

Key to success in this role be the ability to work cross functionally and across regions.

We are seeking a strong global leader with extensive experience (10+ years) in cross-functional leadership roles in the medical device industry. MBA preferred. Must have strong leadership and communication skills. The successful candidate will also have:

• Strategic mindset, result orientation, high level of personal accountability, growth mindset.
• Excellent experience in strategic planning and commercial operations.
• Strong commercial and analytical acumen.
• Capacity to navigate ambiguity and uncertainty, growth mindset, and resilience in the face of obstacles.
• Proven track record of successfully launching new products.
• Ability to coach and develop a team.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to foster understanding.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, ability to influence without authority, diverse cultural perspective, and global mindset.

Location and Travel: Covington, GA, USA office Travel 25-40%

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization's investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise. 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 health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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.

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.