Head of Engineering Programme Management

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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.

The Program Manager will lead New Product Introduction (NPI) programs under the Biosciences Reagents & Assays Segment and collaborate with cross-functional Core Team and Extended Team members to drive excellence in product development and commercialization. This role is responsible for managing large-scale, multi-year product roadmaps involving the launch of hundreds of SKUs while ensuring alignment, risk management, efficient decision-making, and successful execution in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will apply program management best practices, scale project rigor appropriately, and drive continuous improvement across the product development lifecycle.

Manage large-scale NPI programs and product expansion initiatives involving high-volume SKU introductions.

Align stakeholders on program objectives, priorities, timelines, risks, resources, and trade-off decisions.

Decision-Making & Stakeholder Management

Influence and facilitate timely, data-driven decisions across functions without direct authority.

Balance technical, commercial, regulatory, quality, and operational considerations in program execution.

Partner with functional leaders and executive stakeholders to manage resources, priorities, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.

Risk & Portfolio Management

Identify, assess, mitigate, and communicate technical and program risks.

Conduct program risk assessments and escalation activities with leadership teams.

Support portfolio management processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Promote project and program management best practices.

Contribute to process improvements across product development, commercialization, and portfolio management.

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline.

6–8 years of experience in life sciences, biotechnology, medical device, or diagnostic industries.

2–5 years of project or program management experience.

Experience working within Design Control, Change Management, and ISO-regulated environments.

Master's degree or PhD in Biological Sciences or a related field.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Experience in regulated product development environments such as research, clinical diagnostics, medical devices, or life sciences.

Program & Project Management

Strong program and project management expertise.

Ability to manage complex, multi-year product portfolios and roadmaps.

Experience scaling project management rigor based on program complexity.

Strong stakeholder management and organizational alignment capabilities.

Strong analytical, risk assessment, and decision-making skills.

Data-driven approach to program management and execution.

Ability to balance customer, commercial, operational, and technical priorities.

Experience managing large-scale NPI programs involving hundreds of SKU introductions (including reagents, kits, panels, assays etc.).

Experience within life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, or medical device industries.

Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%.

At BD, we prioritize on‑site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem‑solving, which are essential in the fast‑paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance. Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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Work Shift

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