Associate Director, Digital Solutions Architect

We are the people who give possibilities purpose 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. Job Description Responsibilities and Skills 1. Technical Leadership Solution & Data Architecture Lead solution architecture for digital and data products: ingestion, transformation, data models, semantic layers, APIs, analytics, and AI components. Design and document architecture blueprints and reference designs that can be reused across Finance, Commercial, ISC, and Quality initiatives. Provide hands‑on guidance to data engineers, platform engineers, and developers on implementation choices, performance, scalability, and resiliency. Cloud & Platform Engineering Architect solutions on Azure and Databricks (and optionally Snowflake or similar) leveraging lakehouse patterns, Delta/Parquet storage, and governed semantic layers. Design integration patterns to connect ERP, CRM, QMS, MES, planning, and other operational systems into unified analytic and digital platforms. Lead API‑driven and event‑driven design for interoperability between digital products and core enterprise systems. Data Engineering, Quality & Compliance Define patterns for robust data pipelines (batch and streaming) with embedded data quality checks, lineage, logging, audit trails, and monitoring. Ensure solution designs incorporate cybersecurity, access control, data privacy, SOX, and FDA/ISO requirements where applicable. Work closely with data governance and MDM teams to align digital solutions with enterprise data standards, master data, and cataloging. Analytics, AI & Automation Enablement Collaborate with AI/ML and analytics teams to design technical foundations for forecasting, optimization, segmentation, predictive quality, and supply chain analytics. Design solutions that are “AI‑ready”: clear data contracts, features available for models, and integration patterns that support MLOps and model lifecycle. Support automation and decision support capabilities (e.g., rule engines, workflows, event‑based triggers) as part of end‑to‑end solutions. 2. Functional & Business Leadership Domain Engagement (Finance, Commercial, ISC, Quality) Partner with Finance, Commercial, ISC, and Quality stakeholders to understand business processes, data needs, KPIs, and pain points. Translate business requirements into technical designs that are feasible, scalable, and reusable across regions and business units. Help harmonize and standardize KPI definitions, reporting structures, and data semantics across functions. Product Co‑Creation & Value Realization Co‑create digital and data products with business‑led teams, ensuring strong alignment between user needs and technical approach. Support prioritization of technical features based on business value, risk, and complexity, and ensure solutions are designed for adoption and scale. Contribute to framing the value case for major digital solutions (e.g., growth, cost reduction, service and quality improvements). Stakeholder Communication Serve as the primary technical counterpart for product owners and business leaders on assigned domains. Explain architecture options, trade‑offs, and implications in clear, non‑technical language when needed. Participate in governance and steering forums to ensure alignment across technology, data, and business stakeholders. 3. Digital Operating Model, Standards & Leadership Implement architecture standards, design patterns, and guardrails defined by the Director, Digital Solutions Architect, and extend them with domain‑specific patterns. Review designs and implementations across teams to ensure adherence to standards and to maximize reuse and consistency. Mentor solution and data architects, senior engineers, and analysts, building capability in modern architecture and digital delivery. Promote a culture of engineering excellence, documentation, and continuous improvement within the digital and data teams. Key Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field plus 10 years of experience in solution and/or data architecture, with strong hands‑on exposure to modern cloud data and analytics platforms. PLUS 14 years of experience in solution and/or data architecture, with strong hands‑on exposure to modern cloud data and analytics platforms. - OR - Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field plus 10 years of experience in solution and/or data architecture, with strong hands‑on exposure to modern cloud data and analytics platforms. Deep technical skills in Azure, Databricks, APIs, data modeling, integration, and analytics/BI, with the ability to review and guide designs and code. Functional familiarity with processes and KPIs in Finance, Commercial, Integrated Supply Chain, and/or Quality; able to converse credibly with business leaders. Proven track record of leading technical design, mentoring engineers/architects, and driving reuse and standardization across multiple products or programs. Health and Well‑being Benefits Medical coverage, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Hospital Care Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Injury Insurance, Life and AD&D insurance, Short‑term disability coverage, Long‑term disability insurance, Long‑term care with life insurance. Other Well‑being Resources Anxiety management program, wellness incentives, sleep improvement program, diabetes management program, virtual physical therapy, emotional/mental health support programs, weight management programs, gastrointestinal health program, substance use management program, musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit. Retirement and Financial Well‑being BD 401(k) Plan, BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan, 529 College Savings Plan, financial counseling, Baxter Credit Union (BCU), Daily Pay, college financial aid and application guidance. Life Balance Programs Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves, educational assistance/tuition reimbursement, MetLife Legal Plan, group auto and home insurance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, discounts on products and services, Academic Achievement Scholarship, Service Recognition Awards, employer matching donation, workplace accommodations. Other Life Balance Programs Adoption assistance, backup day care and eldercare, support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers, caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age‑related hormonal changes. Leave Programs Bereavement leaves, Military leave, Personal leave, Family and Medical Leave (FML), Jury and Witness Duty Leave. Why Join Us? 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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face‑to‑face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Required Skills . Optional Skills Primary Work Location USA NJ - Franklin Lakes Additional Locations Work Shift At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under Our Commitment to You. Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role. Salary Range Information 168,000.00 - 268,800.00 USD Annual #J-18808-Ljbffr Information Technology Senior Management Forum