Director OF Business Development

Director BD Excellence HRBD 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.The Director BD Excellence HR will be responsible for driving the adoption and execution of the BD Excellence vision and strategy across our Human Resources organization.This position is a key partner in our journey to BD Excellence, acting as reference and advisor to the EVP, Chief People Officer and will support the ExHRLT (Extended HR Leadership team) in managing the Continuous Improvement process, with emphasis on visual management, problem solving and kaizen and will assist in deploying of strategic plans, ensuring alignment through cascading Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) top-down and bottom-up. This position is responsible for delivering and coaching BD Excellence across the HR organization and processes in support of our ambition to deliver the tools and best-in-class approach to world-class customer experience through excellence.This is a great opportunity for a dynamic and visionary leader with strong BD Excellence experience and expertise in business operations, process optimization, and change management, and highly capable of driving results in a matrix organization.The successful candidate will be a transformational, enterprise-minded continuous improvement leader who can translate the BD Excellence vision into disciplined execution across the global Human Resources organization, partnering directly with the EVP, Chief People Officer and ExHRLT to embed operating rigor, visual management, problem solving, kaizen, and KPI-driven performance management into the way HR delivers value.They will bring deep experience in a mature continuous improvement environment, strong fluency in lean business systems, and a proven ability to drive measurable business impact in complex, global, matrixed organizations where influence, coalition-building, and accountability are essential. This leader will combine strategic systems thinking with a hands-on execution mindset, acting as both advisor and change agent to standardize best practices, build certified BD Excellence capability, strengthen HR's operating review mechanisms, and accelerate adoption of tools, behaviors, and routines that enable sustainable performance improvement.They will be recognized for exceptional facilitation, executive communication, learning agility, personal integrity, and the ability to challenge existing paradigms while empowering leaders and associates to identify inefficiencies, remove obstacles, and deliver results that matter across BD.Success is demonstrated by:Standardized BD excellence frameworks adopted consistently across the HR organizationStrong organizational capability building and sustainable outcomesEffective governance, compliance, and execution disciplinesQuantifiable improvements in operational efficiency, workforce effectiveness, and stakeholder satisfactionKey ResponsibilitiesThe primary responsibilities will include:BD Excellence Strategy Development and DeploymentLeading Change through BD Excellence initiativesCultivate BD Excellence Culture and Capability DevelopmentEducationBachelor's degree in Sciences, Engineering, Human Resources, Operations Management or a related field is required. MBA or equivalent business experience preferred.Required ExperiencesTen (10)+ years of experience in an organization with a continuous improvement culture where visual management, problem solving, and kaizen are embedded in business operationsFive (5)+ years of Human Resources or relevant functional experience, with a track record of driving processes and achieving results in global, matrix organizationsDemonstrated success driving business impact through continuous improvement and kaizen initiatives in fast-changing environmentsSignificant experience applying Problem Solving, Visual Management, Kaizen, and KPI development to improve organizational performanceProven ability to drive results through cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration while holding teams accountable for outcomesExperience leading new programs and initiatives with limited directionDemonstrated learning agility, successfully taking on new projects, responsibilities, and roles in accelerated timeframesExperience partnering with leadership teams to drive organizational change, continuous improvement, and engagementDemonstrated success managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneouslyKnowledge and SkillsStrong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma business systems; Lean certification highly desirableExcellent facilitation, interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadershipAbility to build coalitions of support and successfully drive change in complex matrix environmentsDynamic and engaging presence with the ability to motivate others and operate with strong personal integritySystems-thinking approach to problem solvingPassion for continuous improvement, performance measurement, and problem solvingAdditional:Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required (approximately 30-40%).Required Leadership Capabilities and CompetenciesBD Leadership Commitments:Deliver Results That MatterWin As One BDRemove Obstacles & Empower OthersCourage to iterate, try new things and embrace changeAt BD, we are committed to supporting our associates' well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:Annual BonusPotential Discretionary LTI BonusHealth and Well-being BenefitsMedical coverageHealth Savings AccountsFlexible Spending AccountsDental coverageVision coverageHospital Care InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceAccidental Injury InsuranceLife and AD&D insuranceShort-term disability coverageLong-term disability insuranceLong-term care with life insuranceOther Well-being ResourcesAnxiety management programWellness incentivesSleep improvement programDiabetes management programVirtual physical therapyEmotional/mental health support programsWeight management programsGastrointestinal health programSubstance use management programMusculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefitRetirement and Financial Well-beingBD 401(k) PlanBD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan529 College Savings PlanFinancial counselingBaxter Credit Union (BCU)Daily PayCollege financial aid and application guidanceLife Balance ProgramsPaid time off (PTO), including all required State leavesEducational assistance/tuition reimbursementMetLife Legal PlanGroup auto and home insurancePet insuranceCommuter benefitsDiscounts on products and servicesAcademic Achievement ScholarshipService Recognition AwardsEmployer matching donationWorkplace accommodationsOther Life Balance ProgramsAdoption assistanceBackup day care and eldercareSupport for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregiversCaregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individualsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Parental LeaveSupport for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changesLeave ProgramsB