As Senior Manager, Strategic Innovation, you will be responsible for leading the upstream marketing efforts primarily focused on new product innovation for the Specimen Management business.
The Senior Manager of Strategic Innovation is a critical role within Specimen Management. This person will be a member of a dedicated cross-functional strategic innovation team (including R&D and medical affairs), responsible for developing and delivering upon the innovation strategy to drive transformational growth opportunities. High-potential candidates should have strong leadership qualities and competency. This individual will be leading efforts among strong cross functional teams.
Job Description
We are the makers of possible
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of assigned projects including strategy development, requirements gathering, technical design, execution, testing, documentation, training, and support. Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Work closely with cross-functional team members to ensure seamless integration between technology and business processes.
Serve as liaison between project team and other functional areas of organization.
Identify risks early and develop mitigation plans. Monitor progress against plan and adjust as needed.
Provide regular updates on project status, issues, risks, and dependencies to senior leadership.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope and goals for each project.
Define success criteria for each project and measure performance against those criteria.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives around process, tools, and methodologies.
Lead internal and external resources to meet overall project objectives.
About You:
Minimum bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience required in marketing, sales or business development; minimum of 2 years of experience leading projects in medical device or healthcare environment preferred; innovation marketing is preferred.
Proven ability in leading projects of varying size and complexity to successful completion.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects involving multiple functions, vendors, and geographies.
Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and change control processes.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization, including C-level executives, and with external stakeholders.
Self-motivated and able to operate independently as well as part of a team
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
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