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BD lists this Senior Program Manager opportunity in franklin lakes, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
Overview
Job Description
The Senior Program Manager will lead a large scale Warning Letter program within the Lab Specimens Platform under the Specimen Management Business Group. This role is responsible for developing, organizing, and motivating a complex cross-functional team—or a program with multiple projects—to drive deliverables to close the warning letter. The Senior Program Manager is ultimately accountable for project execution, quality, and results of the deliverables in order to achieve WL closure. Performance will be measured by the ability to lead the team in achieving cost, schedule, and performance goals. This is a critical, high-visibility leadership role within the Specimen Management Program Management Office (PMO), part of the R&D Operations and Science group, based in Franklin Lakes, NJ. The position requires frequent presentations and updates across all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for creating project schedules, resource requirements, risk management plans, integrated business plans, and product requirements.
Accountable for execution, quality, and results of assigned projects and overall product success in the market.
Leads cross-functional development of product architecture, synthesizes functional plans, and identifies critical interdependencies to ensure successful execution.
Team Leadership & Motivation
Demonstrate strong leadership, learning agility, and action orientation when facing uncertainty, instilling confidence through clear decisions and proactive actions.
Engage, influence, and direct all functions involved in product development to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams toward achieving common goals.
Constructively challenge team members and leaders to rethink assumptions and improve product development outcomes.
Day-to-Day Management
Manage and guide daily activities of team members, track progress against plan, manage project budget, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
Problem Solving & Risk Management
Lead cross-functional teams through problem resolution, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
Communicate with functional managers and business leaders regarding critical project risks, questions, or challenges.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
Challenge core team members, functional leaders, and business leaders on strategies and approaches to improve product development outcomes.
Interact across functions to ensure alignment and transparency.
Education And Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering field.
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years of relevant project management leadership experience associated with product development within a regulated industry, with progressively increasing complexity of assignments
Knowledge And Skills Required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite tools Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
Proven ability to establish customer requirements from defined specifications and translate them into product requirements.
Ability to lead and drive the identification, validation, and mitigation planning of all project risks—including technical, schedule, business, and resource—based on a thorough understanding of integrated project plans and work breakdown structures.
Strong financial acumen with proven ability to develop and manage complex program budgets, perform cost-benefit analyses, and forecast financial impacts throughout the product development lifecycle.
Skilled in applying analytical, statistical, computational, and empirical methods to gain deep design insights and minimize development timelines.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences and convey complex technical/business issues concisely to enable high-quality decision-making.
Exceptional interpersonal and influencing without authority abilities, fostering collaboration and driving cross-functional alignment.
Strong learning agility and ability to quickly master new subject matter.
Proven ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities.
Technical and business judgment to significantly influence project direction and inspire novel thinking within teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in a science or engineering field and/or MBA preferred.
Experience in the medical device or biotechnology industry
Experience with clinical studies and 510(k) submission/FDA regulatory
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.
Benefits
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
Standard LTI
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
Adoption assistance
Backup day care and eldercare
Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
Caregiving assistance for 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
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 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
$154,100.00 - $246,600.00 USD Annual
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Worksite address
franklin lakes, NJ, 07417, US
Who can apply
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