BD
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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.
The
Senior Program Manager
will lead
New Product Development (NPD)
projects within the
Lab Specimen Management 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 deliver new products or enhance existing ones.
The Senior Program Manager is ultimately accountable for project execution, quality, and results, as well as the success of the product in the market, including meeting defined strategic and financial objectives post‑launch. 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: Project Planning & Execution
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.
Strategic Alignment
Ensure alignment across product value proposition, program scope, and strategic business objectives.
Lead program planning to ensure all requirements are clear and driven by market needs, customer insights, and experience.
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 experience leading teams and
new product development projects
within a regulated industry, with progressively increasing complexity of assignments.
Experience in new product development (NPD), including planning multiple workstreams, identifying risks, and implementing action plans to optimize timelines and reduce execution risk.
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 interpreting financial data to guide strategic decisions, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with organizational goals, while driving cost efficiencies and maximizing ROI for new product initiatives.
Comprehensive understanding of all functional work streams in a phase‑gate process and the ability to develop and maintain an integrated project vision.
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.
Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
Preferred qualifications:
Master's Degree in a science or engineering field and/or MBA preferred.
Experience in medical device or biotechnology regulated environment.
Benefits:
Annual Bonus
Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
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? 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
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Salary Range Information $143,300.00 - $236,500.00 USD Annual
Primary Work Location: USA, NJ - Franklin Lakes; Additional Locations: Work Shift.
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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.
The
Senior Program Manager
will lead
New Product Development (NPD)
projects within the
Lab Specimen Management 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 deliver new products or enhance existing ones.
The Senior Program Manager is ultimately accountable for project execution, quality, and results, as well as the success of the product in the market, including meeting defined strategic and financial objectives post‑launch. 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: Project Planning & Execution
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.
Strategic Alignment
Ensure alignment across product value proposition, program scope, and strategic business objectives.
Lead program planning to ensure all requirements are clear and driven by market needs, customer insights, and experience.
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 experience leading teams and
new product development projects
within a regulated industry, with progressively increasing complexity of assignments.
Experience in new product development (NPD), including planning multiple workstreams, identifying risks, and implementing action plans to optimize timelines and reduce execution risk.
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 interpreting financial data to guide strategic decisions, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with organizational goals, while driving cost efficiencies and maximizing ROI for new product initiatives.
Comprehensive understanding of all functional work streams in a phase‑gate process and the ability to develop and maintain an integrated project vision.
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.
Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
Preferred qualifications:
Master's Degree in a science or engineering field and/or MBA preferred.
Experience in medical device or biotechnology regulated environment.
Benefits:
Annual Bonus
Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
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? 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
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Salary Range Information $143,300.00 - $236,500.00 USD Annual
Primary Work Location: USA, NJ - Franklin Lakes; Additional Locations: Work Shift.
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