Becton, Dickinson and Company

Senior Project Manager, R&D

Becton, Dickinson and Company • $110K — $130K *
Covington, GA 30016In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of project management experience leading cross-functional projects.
  • Proven track record in medical device product development from concept to commercialization.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies and product development processes.
  • Experience managing budgets, schedules, resources, and stakeholder communications.
  • Familiarity with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and design control requirements is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams in new product development and sustaining engineering projects.
  • Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and governance documentation.
  • Proactively identify, manage, and escalate project risks and issues.
  • Facilitate team meetings and ensure clear ownership of action items.
  • Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, and business objectives.
  • Partner with functional leaders on resource management throughout project phases.
  • Prepare updates and presentations for leadership reviews.

Benefits

  • Collaborative on-site work environment to enhance creativity and innovation.
  • Flexibility in workplace arrangements for remote or field-based positions.
  • Encouragement of work-life balance in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex product development and sustaining engineering projects within the medical device industry. This role partners with engineering, quality, regulatory, marketing, operations, and external suppliers to define project scope, develop integrated plans, manage timelines and budgets, mitigate risks, and drive execution from concept through commercialization.

The Senior Project Manager serves as a key leader in guiding project teams through BD's product development and design control processes while ensuring alignment with business objectives, stakeholder expectations, regulatory requirements, and portfolio priorities. This position is responsible for project governance, management reporting, resource planning, and communication with functional and executive leadership.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Lead cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of new product development, sustaining engineering, remediation, and strategic business initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and project governance documentation.
  • Drive project execution by proactively identifying, managing, and escalating risks, issues, dependencies, and critical decisions.
  • Facilitate project team meetings and ensure clear ownership, accountability, and follow-through on action items.
  • Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, budget, quality, and business objectives.
  • Partner with functional leaders to forecast and manage resource requirements across project phases.
  • Prepare and deliver project status updates, executive presentations, and portfolio reporting for leadership and governance reviews.
  • Ensure compliance with BD design control processes, regulatory requirements, quality systems, and documentation standards.
  • Collaborate with external suppliers and development partners to manage deliverables, timelines, and project outcomes.
  • Maintain project information within project management systems, including MS Project, OnePlan, SharePoint, and other portfolio management tools.
  • Support the development and execution of risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
  • Foster effective collaboration across geographically dispersed teams, including global partners and manufacturing sites.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of project management experience leading cross-functional projects.
  • Demonstrated success leading medical device (or other regulated industry) product development projects from concept through commercialization.
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, project governance, and product development lifecycle processes.
  • Experience managing project budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and stakeholder communications.
  • Experience working with external suppliers, contract manufacturers, and development partners.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and project scheduling methodologies.
  • Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize competing objectives and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn complex technical concepts and effectively communicate them to diverse audiences.


Desired:

  • 3+ years of experience within the medical device, life sciences, or regulated healthcare industry.
  • Experience working within a formal Project Management Office (PMO) environment.
  • Experience managing projects with budgets exceeding $1M.
  • Knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, and design control requirements.
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management certification.
  • Experience working with global and geographically diverse teams.
  • Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
  • Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to evaluate project tradeoffs and support strategic decision-making.


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.

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USA GA - Covington BMD

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About Becton, Dickinson and Company

BD is a global technology company that provides diagnostics and technologies for frontliners. Through their solutions and services, they assist scientists in detecting diseases and advanced researchers' on developing diagnoses and therapeutics. BD was established in 1897 by Farleigh Dickinson and Maxwell Becton in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Our team at BD is composed of more than 65,000 associates across the globe. These dedicated professionals work at the intersection of technology and healthcare, where they drive innovation and ensure that we stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. By joining BD, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Start your career with BD through our internship programs or dive straight into a full-time position. We offer a range of opportunities that allow you to explore different areas of our business and find a path that aligns with your career goals. Our hiring process is designed to be transparent and engaging, ensuring that all candidates—whether submitting a resume for an internship or a senior position—feel valued and informed.

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BD is proud to offer competitive benefits that support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From comprehensive health insurance to employee wellness programs and flexible working arrangements, we prioritize the well-being of our team members. Our inclusive culture encourages networking, continuous learning, and the sharing of ideas in a diverse and welcoming environment.

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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
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