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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. 

Core Team Leader – CAPA

This position will be located in San Diego at our Medication Management Solutions headquarters, working with cross-functional CAPA action item leader and CAPA owners. We are looking to transform our CAPA process to a best in class system, where project management will play a key role in helping to achieve timely and successful completion of CAPA projects across our entire Quality Management System. The ideal candidate will bring to the table a positive attitude, will be a self-starter that also has change management experience and the drive to achieve quick wins in sometimes ambiguous situations.

As a Core Team Leader - CAPA, you will have responsibility for managing R&D Activities in support of the BD Quality CAPA portfolio. The role will manage team members responsible for activities that define, investigate, execute, and resolve product and quality systems issues to ensure they don't recur. This position will be responsible for additional R&D project work as needed.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Provide continuous and rigorous assessment of CAPA activities and documentation to assure compliance with BD internal policies in general and specific to CAPA process, FDA regulations, ISO 13485, Medical Device Requirements, and governmental regulations through the review of CAPA records at critical phases.

• Participate in CAPA Board activity and perform CAPA activities in Trackwise.

• Leads engineering and support functions to ensure successful execution of a portfolio of CAPA projects.

• Advises Quality partners on methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the effectiveness and accuracy of corrective actions ensuring no impact to products, processes or patient safety.

• Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards, and that documentation is compliant with regulatory requirements.

Must Have (Minimum Requirements)

• To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science is required with a minimum of 4 years of Project Management experience

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• Advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of Project Management experience

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Influence management skills: ability to work constructively across all functions of the organization as well as external customers.

• Strong Project Management skills.

• Experience in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality.

• Experience conducting effective root cause investigation, corrective and preventive action planning and execution and verification of effectiveness techniques.

• Knowledge of effective root cause investigation, corrective and preventive action planning and execution and verification of effectiveness techniques.

• Support CAPA process and several individual records for a specific set of CAPAs that will have high visibility and require increased oversight.

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical and/or a comparable regulated environment.

• Experience working with non-conformances, corrective and preventive actions.

• Strong analytical, process improvement, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

• CAPA documentation systems experience (e.g. Trackwise).

• Experience reviewing technical documentation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Understanding of FDA regulations (21 CFR 820, 210/211 as applicable and Part 11), ISO 13485, and Medtronic quality requirements.

• Experience with internal and external audits.

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.

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. 

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