Job DescriptionThe VP Manufacturing will lead two strategically critical BD manufacturing sites-El Paso, TX and selected operations in Sandy, UT-ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-performing operations aligned with BD's quality and operational standards.
This role is accountable for delivering strong performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while strengthening manufacturing processes, systems, and capabilities to support long-term business objectives.
This leader ensures the sites operate with high levels of discipline, accountability, and operational rigor, while building a sustainable foundation for future performance and growth.
Success in the role requires the ability to stabilize and continuously improve operations, embed robust manufacturing and quality practices, and develop strong leadership teams capable of sustaining results over time.
Key Accountabilities1. Manufacturing Leadership & Site Accountability- Lead operations for El Paso and defined Sandy scope
- Own site performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC)
- Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant manufacturing operations
- Provide strong, visible leadership presence across both sites
2. Remediation Execution & CGMP Compliance- Ensure all manufacturing processes, practices, and controls are fully compliant with CGMP (21 CFR 210/211).
- Drive disciplined and timely implementation of corrective actions, ensuring sustainable adherence to approved quality systems.
- Maintain continuous inspection readiness across both sites.
3. Manufacturing Excellence & Process Capability- Stabilize and improve manufacturing performance, with focus on:
- Process capability and consistency
- Yield and defect reduction
- Reduction of variability and recurring deviations
- Implement robust, data-driven performance management, including:
- Trend analysis of defects, complaints and out-of-specification results
- End-to-end process monitoring and continuous improvement
- Ensure manufacturing processes are robust, repeatable, and compliant by design
4. Facility, Equipment & Capex Transformation- Lead planning and execution of capital investments and facility upgrades required to meet pharmaceutical manufacturing standards
- Ensure manufacturing infrastructure, equipment, and environments are fit for compliant and reliable operations
- Partner with Engineering to establish strong equipment lifecycle and maintenance practices
5. Manufacturing-Engineering Integration- Ensure strong integration between Manufacturing and Engineering to deliver:
- Robust process design
- Equipment reliability and uptime
- Sustainable compliance and performance
- Drive alignment on technical solutions that address root causes, not symptoms
6. Quality Culture & Operational Discipline- Build and embed a "quality-first, right-first-time" culture across operations.
- Ensure that quality is fully integrated into daily manufacturing practices
- Reinforce strong execution discipline, documentation practices, and adherence to procedures at all levels of the organization.
7. Organization & Talent Leadership- Assess and strengthen the capability of site leadership teams, particularly in:
- Root cause analysis and investigation rigor
- CGMP compliance and operational discipline
- Foster accountability, engagement, and performance in a demanding transformation context.
- Build a strong leadership bench capable of building a sustainable foundation for future performance and growth.
8. Stakeholder Management & Governance- Ensure consistent standards, processes, and behaviors across both sites
- Partner with ISC, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure alignment on priorities and resource allocation.
- Support regulatory interactions as appropriate in coordination with the Quality organization.
Profile & ExperienceRequired Experience- 15+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in pharmaceutical, sterile, or highly regulated environments
- Demonstrated experience in FDA remediation / warning letter response
- Deep understanding of CGMP requirements and Manufacturing Process Control
- Proven track record of leading operational turnarounds or complex site transformations
Leadership CapabilitiesA transformation-focused manufacturing leader who combines deep operational expertise with strong quality and compliance discipline, capable of stabilizing complex sites while building a sustainable, pharma-grade operating system. A leader who moves the organization from reactive firefighting to disciplined, sustainable performance, while bridging site execution and broader ISC expectations.
This leader:
- Operates with credibility at the Gemba, driving execution and restoring control
- Filters complexity and translates expectations into clear priorities and actions
- Builds followership and accountability, ensuring performance is sustained through teams
- Partners effectively with Quality and enterprise stakeholders while maintaining clear operational ownership
Education- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
Success Measures (First 12-24 Months)- Successful execution of remediation actions supporting closure of FDA observations
- Improved manufacturing performance and process stability
- Reduction in defects, deviations, and OOS trends
- Sustainable embedding of pharma-grade manufacturing and quality practices
- Strengthened leadership teams and organizational capability
Primary Work LocationUSA TX - El Paso - Northwestern Dr.
Additional LocationsWork Shift 
