Senior Director, R&D Management

Senior Director of Research & Development – Worldwide Infusion Preparation and Delivery (IPD) Platform BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies. The IPD platform focuses on enabling safe and effective preparation and delivery of infusion therapies, including IV sets, fluids, and specialty devices. With revenue of approximately $1.5 billion USD, IPD supports BD’s Medication Delivery Solutions and Medication Management Solutions business units. Responsibilities Set the R&D vision, technical strategy, and innovation agenda, translating business strategy into development priorities and a clear execution roadmap across sites and portfolios. Drive innovation strategy and program acceleration in mature categories by identifying differentiated concepts, especially those enabling clinical differentiation, and maximizing IP opportunities. Own portfolio lifecycle management and sustaining excellence (end-to-end). Lead end‑to‑end product development and sustaining engineering, ensuring robust lifecycle strategies that protect base business while selectively funding “fewer, bigger, bolder” innovation bets. Shape and govern the platform portfolio through scenario planning, prioritization, and decision‑ready recommendations—balancing innovation, sustaining, cost‑out, and regulatory commitments. Build, lead, and develop high‑performing teams across multiple global locations, creating an accountable culture with coaching, succession depth, and capability building. Operate seamlessly from strategy to details: set direction at the enterprise level, then dive deep with teams to unblock critical technical issues and drive rapid, high‑quality resolution. Oversee planning and execution of complex, global R&D programs, ensuring disciplined milestone delivery, clear accountability, and strong cross‑functional coordination from concept through commercialization. Implement and optimize R&D processes, tools, standards, and metrics to improve throughput, predictability, quality, and transparency of performance. Lead resource and capacity planning across multiple technology/product teams, dynamically allocating talent and spend to the highest value of work while maintaining sustaining commitments. Own the R&D portfolio budget and investment tradeoffs, aligning spend with strategy, productivity, and measurable outcomes. Ensure adherence to corporate policies, design controls, and global regulatory/QMS requirements, partnering closely with Quality, Regulatory, and manufacturing teams. Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement, driving simplification and process improvements that increase efficiency while improving delivery reliability. Lead stakeholder management across multiple business units and external partners. Partner cross‑functionally with Marketing, Medical/Clinical, Operations, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, and Commercial leaders to align R&D strategy to business needs. Engage external stakeholders to accelerate development, strengthen clinical evidence, and ensure manufacturability and scale‑up readiness. Communicate technical strategy with executive presence, facilitating executive reviews with clear narratives and decision‑ready recommendations. Why Join Us? At BD, you’ll discover a culture that values your opinions and contributions, encourages authenticity, holds each other accountable, and fosters continuous learning and improvement. You’ll be part of a global team that spreads imagination and passion across design, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing to create transformative solutions. To learn more about BD visit Location USA, New Jersey – Franklin Lakes. Compensation Salary Range: $230,300.00 – $368,500.00 USD annual. Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr