Job Description Summary

The Director - Design Transfer and Commercialization will be part of the Integrated Supply Chain team and is responsible for driving the execution of design transfer and commercialization (market launch) activities ensuring alignment with company goals and customer needs. This role involves strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and managing product changes within the product lifecycle. Additionally, is responsible for driving innovation, operational excellence and must be able to identify new opportunities for commercializing products and services that will meet the evolving needs of the market

He/she will be responsible for the development and successful execution of project plans in support of the ISC strategies including network optimization, cost-out initiatives, and capital investments.

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 makerof possible with us.

I. General Function

Reporting to the Sr Director, Global ISC - Sustaining Engineering, he/she will work closely with platform peers in BD Excellence, CTW, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Finance, HR, Med Affairs, Marketing, GIE and commercial organizations.

The Director - Design Transfer and Commercialization will be part of the Integrated Supply Chain team and is responsible for driving the execution of design transfer and commercialization (market launch) activities ensuring alignment with company goals and customer needs.  This role involves strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and managing product changes within the product lifecycle. Additionally, is responsible for driving innovation, operational excellence and must be able to identify new opportunities for commercializing products and services that will meet the evolving needs of the market

He/she will be responsible for the development and successful execution of project plans in support of the ISC strategies including network optimization, cost-out initiatives, and capital investments.

II. Main Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Define and drive the Design Transfer and Commercialization roadmap in alignment with business goals and market trends.

• Identify and evaluate opportunities through business and customer insights streamlining the transfer and commercialization swim lane

Innovation Management:

• Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation across the organization.

• Lead ideation sessions and manage the product innovation pipeline.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with R&D, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Finance to ensure successful product development and launch.

• Oversee and lead direct reporting and cross-functional project teams from concept through commercialization.

Project Oversight:

• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for multiple concurrent product development initiatives.

• Implement best practices in product lifecycle management and stage-gate processes.

• Establish and maintain procedures to ensure that the device design—its components and configuration—is correctly translated into production specifications.

• Create a production environment that ensures the product complies with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Customer Focus:

• Ensure new products meet customer needs and deliver exceptional user experience.

• Incorporate feedback loops from customers and stakeholders into the development process.

Performance Metrics:

• Define KPIs and success metrics for new product initiatives.

• Monitor and report on product performance post-launch.

III. Leadership attributes and Key Behaviors

• Lead from the front, demonstration of servant leadership

• Strong planning and execution skills to:

  • Address future business opportunities.

  • Resolve supply chain sourcing & inventory issues.

  • Develop and execute capacity plans including surge.

  • Maximize capital plans.

  • Ensure the development of process capabilities/technologies.

  • Manage risk and contingency planning.

• Set a culture of ownership and drive ensuring top quartile results.

• Brings others together to act and provides leadership.

• Deep knowledge about their product areas (business, process, products)

• Have a global thinking with a long-term horizon.

• Promote collaborative / Inclusive style.

• Builds strong diverse teams that demonstrate BD Values and strive for continuous improvement. Has a track record of developing talent and preparing them for broader roles in the company.

• Ability to work and influence decision makers across multiple sites/regions/levels of manufacturing sophistication.

• Ability to interface up and down the organization.

• Ability to translate business objectives into tactical activities for the plant.

IV. Required skills and knowledge:

Technical Area of Expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other bachelor’s degree, MBA desirable.

• 10+ years of experience in product development environment with strong focus in commercialization, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Operational excellence, quality, regulatory, business acumen, and finance advanced knowledge in cost accounting and capital management. Knowledgeable in ERPs and production systems environment.

• Strong technical expertise in project management and operations management with strong knowledge in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma (GB/BB certification preferred).

• Communication skills with all levels of the organization

Personal Specification:

• Flexible and able to travel. Expected travel up to 50%

• Strong team player.

• Ability to influence without authority.

• Leadership and Strategic thinking

• Working with highly matrixes organization / Organizational savvy/dealing with ambiguity

• Building effective transversal team and network

• Possesses strong coaching and mentoring skills

• Managing complexity and diversity

• Results oriented.

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

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Primary Work Location

USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D

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Salary Range Information

$179,200.00 - $322,500.00 USD Annual