BD Excellence Director
BD
Summary
The BD Excellence Director will lead the strategic development and operational execution of BD Excellence best practices within Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS), focusing on deploying operating rigor, optimizing processes, deploying tools, and coaching talent to drive sustainable growth and market leadership.
Job description
Job Responsibilities
- Enhance the BD excellence framework, including standardized processes, playbooks, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Deliver training programs and workshops to upskill the business teams on BD Excellence best practices.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of existing BD processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to established standards.
- Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, product development, and other cross-functional teams to align MDS strategies with overall company objectives and market opportunities.
- Establish and maintain a knowledge management system for best practices across MDS, including problem solving, workshops, and approaches.
- Mentor and coach associates, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
- Prepare and present reports on MDS BD Excellence performance, initiatives, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree field; MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement, preferably within a lean management system.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing successful process improvements.
- Strong understanding of business operating rigor.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to drive change, foster innovation, and build high-performing teams.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree field; MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement, preferably within a lean management system.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing successful process improvements.
- Strong understanding of business operating rigor.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to drive change, foster innovation, and build high-performing teams.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Wellness Resources
- Mental Health Support
- 401(k)
- Deferred Compensation Programs
- Financial Counseling
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Backup Care
- Caregiving Support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Commuter Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Services
Company overview
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is one of the world's largest global medical technology companies, founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. As a Fortune 500 company, BD specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents across three primary segments: BD Medical, BD Life Sciences, and BD Interventional. The company's extensive product portfolio includes medical equipment such as syringes, needles, infusion systems, diagnostic instruments, flow cytometers, and surgical devices. With over 70,000 employees worldwide and operations in virtually every country, BD focuses on advancing healthcare through innovations in medical discovery, diagnostics, and care delivery. The company has a rich history of pioneering medical technologies, including the first insulin injection device, the Vacutainer blood collection system, and numerous safety-engineered medical devices. BD's mission centers on improving clinical therapy for patients and enhancing clinical processes for healthcare providers while addressing global health challenges through strategic partnerships and continuous innovation.