Program Manager

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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. 

• Lead cross-functional Core Teams and Extended Teams through the full product development lifecycle, from concept through commercialization.
• 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. 
• Drive successful execution of programs within multi-year product roadmaps. 

• 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. 

• Lead technical reviews, design reviews, phase-gate reviews, and executive program reviews.
• Ensure adherence to the company's Global Product Development System and Design Control requirements. 
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining appropriate program documentation and records. 
• Ensure compliance within regulated environments, including Design Control and ISO requirements. 

• 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.
• Drive initiatives that improve development cycle times, launch predictability, and team effectiveness. 
• Contribute to process improvements across product development, commercialization, and portfolio management. 

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience. 
• 6–8 years of experience in life sciences, biotechnology, medical device, or diagnostic industries. 
• 2–5 years of project or program management experience.
• Proven success leading New Product Development (NPD) teams. 
• Proven success delivering products through commercialization. 
• Experience working within Design Control, Change Management, and ISO-regulated environments. 

• Master's degree or PhD in Biological Sciences or a related field.
• Cross-functional team leadership experience (2+ years preferred). 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. 
• Experience in regulated product development environments such as research, clinical diagnostics, medical devices, or life sciences. 

• 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. 

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority. 
• Strong stakeholder management and organizational alignment capabilities. 
• Proven ability to influence decision-making across diverse functions. 

• Strong analytical, risk assessment, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to identify issues, evaluate trade-offs, and develop practical solutions. 
• Data-driven approach to program management and execution. 

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and technical teams. 
• Strong facilitation and meeting leadership skills. 

• Results-oriented with a strong focus on business outcomes.
• 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.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives across product development processes. 
• Experience representing programs during internal or external audits.
• 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.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.