Senior Program Manager

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

Additional information

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.