Director BD Excellence Innovation

Job Overview The Director, BD Excellence Innovation partners with New Product Development (NPD) teams to strengthen innovation execution through scalable, best‑in‑class business system practices. Working with R&D leaders across PMO and engineering, this role drives measurable improvements in NPD on‑time delivery, schedule compression, cost reduction, and product quality. The Director also builds continuous improvement capability within BD by championing Kaizen and a growth mindset across the organization. Key Responsibilities Partner with the Sr. Director and R&D leaders to scale BD Excellence Innovation tools and processes globally and embed them into the way BD develops products. Build BU R&D capability and self‑sufficiency by strengthening core competencies that enable continuous improvement and a Kaizen culture. Implement and sustain processes and digital enablement for enterprise‑wide information sharing to maximize best‑practice alignment and quality across BUs. Champion data‑driven decision making across BD segments through coaching, training, and mentoring on best‑practice methods and toolsets. Engage global stakeholders to understand needs, evolve the BD Excellence Innovation ecosystem, and optimize Obeya execution as requirements and trends change. Provide hands‑on, “all‑hands” support to worldwide business units to solve mission‑critical cross‑functional challenges; facilitate training and adoption of new Obeya deployments with ongoing leader/associate support. Establish and expand Certified Practitioner networks (Obeya, Visual Project Management, Problem Solving) and cascade the innovation toolbox throughout the organization via digital or instructor‑led trainings. Track adoption and performance of deployed tools; adjust as needed to improve effectiveness, using metrics, KPIs, and action plans to drive visibility and results. Represent the Sr. Director in key meetings and workshops as needed and continuously identify improvement opportunities within and outside of innovation. Achieve and maintain Certified Practitioner status to teach BD Excellence fundamentals (VM/DM, PSP, Kaizen) and facilitate problem‑solving/Kaizen sessions across the commercial, innovation, and operations teams. Education University bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Engineering or a related field is required. Experience 10+ years of MedTech industry experience within R&D, Innovation or Engineering with a proven track record of driving process improvements. 8+ years of experience in a company with a continuous improvement culture and core tools of visual management, problem solving, and Kaizen embedded across the organization. Extensive experience using Lean tools, including visual management and Kaizen. Proven cross‑functional/matrixed organizational problem‑solving skills. Experience using Microsoft ecosystem tools such as Azure DevOps, Project, Planner, and Power BI. Strong facilitation and training skills, both in person and virtually. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Strategic agility, growth mindset, and ability to work effectively in a complex, accelerated environment. Project management skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities and deadlines. Demonstrated success in driving business impact through CI and Kaizen initiatives in dynamic commercial environments. Preferred Knowledge & Skills Experience in R&D or an Innovation field. Experience in a regulatory environment (FDA) or within Healthcare and/or MedTech. Strong knowledge of change management. Experience in roles requiring extensive travel to the work site. Subject‑matter expertise and coaching/mentoring demonstrated. Willingness to travel domestically & internationally (~75%). Leadership Capabilities & Competencies Deliver Results That Matter – transform customer needs into solutions that create value for stakeholders. Win As One – collaborate, share, and learn across cultures. Remove Obstacles & Empower Others – address execution challenges and facilitate cross‑department collaboration. Courage to Iterate and Embrace Change – adopt innovation and best‑practice approaches while maintaining speed. Benefits & Compensation Competitive salary range: $169,700.00 – $305,700.00 USD annually. Comprehensive Total Rewards program including performance‑based recognition and benefits. Opportunities to travel domestically and internationally as required. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, affections or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Becton Dickinson