Associate Director, Program Management

Job Description Summary

The primary responsibility of this role is to drive the execution and coordination of one or more projects critical to operations strategy, and to coordinate oversight of strategic projects across the Life Sciences Segment. Specific areas of focus for project/program management include maintenance of the master project schedule and budget, ensuring robust communication between cross-functional and cross-site team members, regular status reporting to key stakeholders, and off-cycle issue escalation as required. Specific areas of focus for Oversight responsibilities will include routine leadership reviews, off-cycle issue escalation, and coordination of all required reporting across segment projects. This role may be capitalized or may flow to segment expense, depending on project focus at any given time.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

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.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management (expected to be >80%)

Develops and employs project management tools to ensure proper organizational structure, project planning/scheduling, budgeting, and governance.

Ensures that all routine team meetings and other communication is occurring at required intervals to ensure program success.

Develops communication tools and documentation for stakeholders such as Monthly Dashboards, Annual Scorecards, Key Decision Documentation and Quarterly updates, as well as periodic cross-team/function updates and workshops.

Manages project risk assessments, mitigation plans and problem solving efforts, and directs project resources to focus on the development and implementation of strategic plans.

Manages the virtual teaming environment, including virtual training and equipment testing as required.

Coordinates business process integration across project team locations.

Addresses legal and regulatory project issues globally.

Tracks product global demand vs capacity vs project schedule with key commercial and planning stakeholders, and escalates to leadership for awareness and action, to meet customer demand.

Owns the capital and expense budget as defined in the approved project; addresses gaps and challenges as required to keep the project on track. Meets financial business demands over the years of the project.

Organizes the ongoing technical transfer process for current and future phases.

Leads and escalates issues to the Program Management Office (PMO) and to broader organization leadership as required.

Ensures that all Change Management and Knowledge Transfer activities are planned and execute to deliver on program commitments.

Works with Global Mobility to ensure that all travel between sites globally is planned, approved, and funded to meet project requirements.

Partners with the receiving Plant Manager to build the organization, budget, training, and all other program requirements to ensure a successful startup.

Facilitates effective communication between team members. Leads resolution of team specific issues and escalates issues as appropriate.

Segment Program Management (<20%)

Identifies new strategic opportunities, builds business cases, and gains operations and business leadership approval to proceed. Includes financial approvals as required based on project size/scope.

Remains actively engaged with all strategic operations projects in the Life Sciences Segment, via attendance at team meetings, membership on steering teams, or 1:1’s with project managers.

Ensures that accurate, up-to-date information regarding each project’s status, including schedule and financials, is available at all times.

Consolidates all projects for routine and ad-hoc reporting to segment, ISC, and BU leadership as required.

Identifies and escalates issues to BU and Segment Operations leadership as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BA/BS in business, science or engineering; MBA or master’s degree in science or engineering is desirable.

Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing/operations leadership experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, device, or diagnostic manufacturing.

Minimum 5 years experience in project/program management roles.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Demonstrated ability to lead and drive change effectively in global business environment

Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to influence without authority

Effective written and oral communication skills, including presentation and meeting facilitation skills across all levels of the organization

Effective goal setting, and ability to work efficiently and effectively to meet tight timelines

Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues in a timely manner

Effective analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, including business and financial analyses

Ability to work effectively with different cultures

Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork and motivate and manage exempt level personnel

Strong inclination and passion for continuous improvement

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF EMPLOYEES SO CLASSIFIED.

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?

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.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

Primary Work Location

USA MD – Sparks – 7 Loveton Circle

Additional Locations

Work Shift

NA (United States of America)

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.