Becton, Dickinson and Company

Program Manager

Becton, Dickinson and Company • $115K — $183K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline.
  • Hands-on laboratory experience.
  • 6-8 years in life sciences, biotechnology, medical device, or diagnostic industries.
  • 2-5 years of project or program management experience.
  • Proven success leading New Product Development (NPD) teams.
  • Experience working within Design Control, Change Management, and ISO-regulated environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams through the product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
  • Manage large-scale NPI programs with high-volume SKU introductions.
  • Align stakeholders on program objectives, risks, and resources.
  • Drive execution of programs within multi-year product roadmaps.
  • Facilitate timely, data-driven decisions across functions.
  • Conduct technical and design reviews and ensure compliance with global standards.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a collaborative environment.
  • Chance to influence product development strategies and decisions.
  • Engagement with core and extended teams, enhancing networking and skills.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Supportive culture that recognizes the importance of flexibility and work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Program Manager will lead New Product Introduction (NPI) programs under the Biosciences Reagents & Assays Segment and collaborate with cross-functional Core Team and Extended Team members to drive excellence in product development and commercialization. This role is responsible for managing large-scale, multi-year product roadmaps involving the launch of hundreds of SKUs while ensuring alignment, risk management, efficient decision-making, and successful execution in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will apply program management best practices, scale project rigor appropriately, and drive continuous improvement across the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution
  • Lead cross-functional Core Teams and Extended Teams through the full product development lifecycle, from concept through commercialization.
  • Manage large-scale NPI programs and product expansion initiatives involving high-volume SKU introductions.
  • Align stakeholders on program objectives, priorities, timelines, risks, resources, and trade-off decisions.
  • Drive successful execution of programs within multi-year product roadmaps.


Decision-Making & Stakeholder Management
  • Influence and facilitate timely, data-driven decisions across functions without direct authority.
  • Balance technical, commercial, regulatory, quality, and operational considerations in program execution.
  • Partner with functional leaders and executive stakeholders to manage resources, priorities, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.


Governance & Compliance
  • Lead technical reviews, design reviews, phase-gate reviews, and executive program reviews.
  • Ensure adherence to the company's Global Product Development System and Design Control requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits by maintaining appropriate program documentation and records.
  • Ensure compliance within regulated environments, including Design Control and ISO requirements.


Risk & Portfolio Management
  • Identify, assess, mitigate, and communicate technical and program risks.
  • Conduct program risk assessments and escalation activities with leadership teams.
  • Support portfolio management processes and continuous improvement initiatives.


Continuous Improvement
  • Promote project and program management best practices.
  • Drive initiatives that improve development cycle times, launch predictability, and team effectiveness.
  • Contribute to process improvements across product development, commercialization, and portfolio management.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline.
  • Hands-on laboratory experience.
  • 6-8 years of experience in life sciences, biotechnology, medical device, or diagnostic industries.
  • 2-5 years of project or program management experience.
  • Proven success leading New Product Development (NPD) teams.
  • Proven success delivering products through commercialization.
  • Experience working within Design Control, Change Management, and ISO-regulated environments.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree or PhD in Biological Sciences or a related field.
  • Cross-functional team leadership experience (2+ years preferred).
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Experience in regulated product development environments such as research, clinical diagnostics, medical devices, or life sciences.


Required Skills and Competencies

Program & Project Management
  • Strong program and project management expertise.
  • Ability to manage complex, multi-year product portfolios and roadmaps.
  • Experience scaling project management rigor based on program complexity.


Leadership & Influence
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
  • Strong stakeholder management and organizational alignment capabilities.
  • Proven ability to influence decision-making across diverse functions.


Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
  • Strong analytical, risk assessment, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to identify issues, evaluate trade-offs, and develop practical solutions.
  • Data-driven approach to program management and execution.


Communication
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and technical teams.
  • Strong facilitation and meeting leadership skills.


Business Acumen
  • Results-oriented with a strong focus on business outcomes.
  • Ability to balance customer, commercial, operational, and technical priorities.


Preferred Experience
  • Experience managing large-scale NPI programs involving hundreds of SKU introductions (including reagents, kits, panels, assays etc.)
  • Experience within life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, or medical device industries.
  • Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives across product development processes.
  • Experience representing programs during internal or external audits.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%.


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 Location
USA CA - San Diego (BDB)

Salary Range Information
$115,000.00 - $183,900.00 USD Annual

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Size
75,000 employees
Market Cap
$72 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.6 billion
Founded
1897
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
NASDAQ
BDX
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