Program Manager at BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)

# Job Description Summary# Job Description### Summary/Purpose of PositionProvide leadership and oversight of cross\-functional team\(s\) encompassing all aspects of product development from concept through post\-commercialization review, with an emphasis on the development of ‘high barrier to entry’ products\. Emphasis on leading and managing in a matrix organization through influence at all levels of the organization\. The progression from Program Manager to Senior Program Manager is characterized by a\) the leadership of multiple programs simultaneously and b\) leadership or significant contributorship to portfolio analysis and portfolio value development\.**Essential Duties and Position Responsibilities**Lead cross\-functional group comprising product development, quality, regulatory, clinical, manufacturing, and marketing to develop, communicate, and measure progress against goals and metrics for program success\. Oversee all aspects of product development from the earliest definition of the product concept through commercialization in all global markets\. Manage project and product cost against budget; reports and advises on recovery plans necessary to achieve budget targets\. Coordinate with leaders of manufacturing to plan and execute transfer of products from design to production\. Partner with clinical researchers, clinical organization, corporate resources, marketing, and external stakeholders to plan and execute clinical studies for regulatory approval and to support reimbursement\. Exercise performance management of all team members in cooperation with respective functional managers Participate in portfolio analysis and the development of portfolio value and value\-based decision making of where to deploy human capital to maximize portfolio value\.**Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required:**BS Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or Electrical Engineering degree required\. MS or PhD preferred\. Five to ten years experience in product development leadership in the surgical, disposable medical products or related industries with particular experience in products involving complex clinical and regulatory considerations\. Good verbal and written communication with all levels of division and corporate leadership\. Knowledge of GMP’s, current FDA Medical Devices legislation and regulations\.Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status\.# Primary Work LocationUSA RI \- Warwick# Additional Locations# Work ShiftBecton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.