BD Nogales Norte
Job Description Summary
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. We advance the world of health™ through innovative solutions in medical devices. The Associate Director, R&D –
will manage activities across a complex Dispensing Platform(s) within our Medication Management Solutions (MMS) R&D Global organization. This role leads cross‑functional teams and collaborates with peer leaders to drive product growth and sustain market offerings.
Duties & Responsibilities
Technical leader for complex medical device platform(s) and key sub‑projects.
Drive innovative problem resolution at an accelerated pace.
Provide technical leadership to the project team, deepening technical expertise.
Responsible for strategy and execution of product development per roadmap.
Ensure integration of multiple engineering projects within a large platform.
Incorporate forward‑looking technology and architectural decisions into roadmap.
Ensure timely integration of quality and regulatory standards.
Partner with Core Team Lead to develop yearly Key Driving Goals.
Decompose large targets into frequent milestones for continuous learning.
Strategize and scope R&D efforts, including resources, costs, timelines.
Own the technical risk register and manage risk mitigation.
Identify and incorporate technical development process improvements.
Facilitate communication between Core Team and R&D development team.
Align technical development with business needs throughout the development cycle.
Manage R&D project expenditures for portfolio effectiveness.
Lead and work with Functional Leaders to assign engineering disciplines for platform goals.
Mentor, develop, and performance manage talent across the platform.
Coordinate cross‑functional engineering managers for talent allocation.
Education & Experience
Bachelor of Science in an engineering field (Mechanical, Systems, Physics, Electrical, Biomedical, Software) required; Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
At least 10 years of growing responsibility in R&D technical engineering roles or 5 years of industry experience with a PhD in a relevant discipline, demonstrating extensive and successful product development experience.
Regulated industry experience (FDA, Automotive, Industrial, etc.).
Familiarity with mechatronics analysis and design.
Experience leading a multidisciplinary engineering team in both pre‑ and post‑market development activities.
Project management experience for complex systems.
Experience with proven design processes (e.g., DFSS) over multiple programs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to lead complex programs partnered with a matrixed organization and external technical suppliers.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills; global team leadership experience is a strong plus.
Mentoring and developing talent to support strategic plans.
Demonstrated analytical, decision‑making, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
Strong business acuity and customer centricity.
Willingness to travel up to 10‑20% (domestic and international).
BD is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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will manage activities across a complex Dispensing Platform(s) within our Medication Management Solutions (MMS) R&D Global organization. This role leads cross‑functional teams and collaborates with peer leaders to drive product growth and sustain market offerings.
Duties & Responsibilities
Technical leader for complex medical device platform(s) and key sub‑projects.
Drive innovative problem resolution at an accelerated pace.
Provide technical leadership to the project team, deepening technical expertise.
Responsible for strategy and execution of product development per roadmap.
Ensure integration of multiple engineering projects within a large platform.
Incorporate forward‑looking technology and architectural decisions into roadmap.
Ensure timely integration of quality and regulatory standards.
Partner with Core Team Lead to develop yearly Key Driving Goals.
Decompose large targets into frequent milestones for continuous learning.
Strategize and scope R&D efforts, including resources, costs, timelines.
Own the technical risk register and manage risk mitigation.
Identify and incorporate technical development process improvements.
Facilitate communication between Core Team and R&D development team.
Align technical development with business needs throughout the development cycle.
Manage R&D project expenditures for portfolio effectiveness.
Lead and work with Functional Leaders to assign engineering disciplines for platform goals.
Mentor, develop, and performance manage talent across the platform.
Coordinate cross‑functional engineering managers for talent allocation.
Education & Experience
Bachelor of Science in an engineering field (Mechanical, Systems, Physics, Electrical, Biomedical, Software) required; Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
At least 10 years of growing responsibility in R&D technical engineering roles or 5 years of industry experience with a PhD in a relevant discipline, demonstrating extensive and successful product development experience.
Regulated industry experience (FDA, Automotive, Industrial, etc.).
Familiarity with mechatronics analysis and design.
Experience leading a multidisciplinary engineering team in both pre‑ and post‑market development activities.
Project management experience for complex systems.
Experience with proven design processes (e.g., DFSS) over multiple programs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to lead complex programs partnered with a matrixed organization and external technical suppliers.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills; global team leadership experience is a strong plus.
Mentoring and developing talent to support strategic plans.
Demonstrated analytical, decision‑making, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
Strong business acuity and customer centricity.
Willingness to travel up to 10‑20% (domestic and international).
BD is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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