Job DescriptionThe NPD (New Product Development) Program Manager in BD Advanced Patient Monitoring (APM) PMO Team will be responsible for successfully leading NPD teams through the various stages of product and algorithm development, clinical evaluations, operational readiness, and commercialization for new and improved Hemodynamic Monitoring products and related accessories and disposables. This person will be responsible for initiating, planning, budgeting, executing, documenting, controlling, and managing all aspects of program(s), to ensure on-time commercialization of new products and technologies that uphold BD APM's best in-class quality standards and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:- Manages one or more large scale to enterprise-wide projects within program, assuring strict adherence to BD APM's Quality Systems and Change Control Process
- Facilitates the creation and approval of business cases within the program, and coordinates the sharing and prioritization of resources among projects
- Develops a detailed plan for the program and manages program change accordingly
- Executes program plans (quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.) and communicate program status and data to maintain accurate and current program information for the use of stakeholders
- Leads core team meetings and other necessary meetings to drive best in class program execution; Continually improves quality and effectiveness of how meetings are run, decisions are made, and how work gets done
- Serves as a project and program management subject matter expert, including guiding and mentoring peers
- Demonstrates high emotional intelligence; builds trust, rapport and respect with project team members and stakeholders; Engages in honest and transparent conversations
- Creates a culture where teams can act with a high sense of urgency and accountability to meeting/exceeding individual and project goals
- Understands complex problems and drives the team to effective resolution
- Displays perseverance and continues appropriate forward momentum by keeping core team engaged, even when faced with crisis, and/or changes
- Demonstrates strong ability to influence downward, horizontally, and upward.
Minimum Requirements- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Systems, Electrical) or related technical field
- Experience: Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience managing New Product Development (NPD) projects and/or programs of increasing complexity
- Industry Experience: Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and leading projects in the medical device industry that incorporate a mix of Software, Firmware, Hardware, and Disposable components
- Regulatory Knowledge: Proficient understanding of Medical Device Regulations and Product Development Processes
- Technical Skills: Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and related project management systems
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead within complex matrix organizations requiring strong influence management skills across all organizational levels
- Analytical Capabilities: Strong analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Decision-Making: Effective decision-making skills with ability to negotiate and balance priorities across multiple functional departments, making timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty
Preferred Qualifications- Advanced Education: Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent advanced degree
- Professional Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from PMI
- Agile Methodology: Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology and related project management software such as Jira, Microsoft DevOps, or similar platforms
- Program Management Experience: Experience managing large-scale to enterprise-wide programs (not just individual projects) with multiple interdependencies
- Quality Systems Expertise: Deep familiarity with BD APM's Quality Systems and Change Control Processes, or similar medical device quality frameworks (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820)
- Clinical Evaluation Experience: Background in leading clinical evaluations and studies for medical devices, particularly in hemodynamic monitoring or patient monitoring systems
- Mentoring Experience: Proven track record of serving as a subject matter expert and mentoring other project managers
- External Stakeholder Management: Experience leading meetings and negotiations with external representatives, vendors, regulatory bodies, or clinical partners
- Commercialization Experience: Demonstrated success in leading products through operational readiness and full commercialization phases
- High Emotional Intelligence: Documented ability to build trust, rapport, and respect while engaging in honest and transparent conversations, particularly during crisis situations
- Budget Management: Experience with program budgeting, business case development, and financial management for NPD programs
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.
Primary Work LocationUSA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon
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