SR. DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING - INSTRUMENTATION

Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible.

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it is no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of usfrom design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per yearto look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you will be supported to learn, grow, and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Job Summary :

The Senior Director of Engineering will provide leadership, functional management, and coordination for all development activities related to BD Biosciences flow cytometry instrumentation platforms (cell sorters and analyzers). This leader will oversee a large cross-functional team spanning multiple engineering disciplines including hardware (mechanical, fluidics, optics), firmware and embedded software, electrical, and systems engineering. This role guides the team through the complete product lifecycle : technology development, product development, manufacturing transfer, and post-launch sustaining activities for BD Biosciences flow instrumentation worldwide. The Senior Director will ensure world-class technical standards, alignment of technical decisions with long-term business priorities, and delivery of products that meet customer needs while exceeding expectations for performance and quality. Reporting directly to the Worldwide Vice President of R&D, this position participates as a member of the BDB R&D Leadership Team and will lead an R&D function of more than 60 associates worldwide

Job Responsibilities : (Primary Duties, Roles, and / or Authorities)

• Set the vision for a world-class life sciences Engineering team and develop strategic / tactical plans and roadmaps
• Work closely with program managers to ensure proper resourcing and expertise for each product development team
• Attract, recruit, retain, and develop top talent to build best-in-class capabilities
• Collaborate with R&D Leadership team members to drive strategic objectives of R&D and broader business
• Interact with senior functional leaders across departments to ensure systems under development meet overall business needs
• Manage within defined budgetary boundaries
• Address complex problems requiring in-depth evaluation of various factors
• Introduce and institutionalize valuable engineering and lean practices
• Model best-in-class Engineering functional excellence
• Oversee Engineering processes and methodologies, ensuring consistent application and continuous improvement
• Establish departmental priorities to meet program objectives, monitoring cost / schedule / staffing / performance
• Participate in Design and Technical Reviews to ensure customer needs are satisfied

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Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. Its also a place where we help each other be great, we do whats right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

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 health. At BD, youll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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Primary Work Location

USA CA - Milpitas 155

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associatestheir well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salaryor hourly rateranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed.The salaryor hourly rateoffered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, andany step rate pay system of the actualwork location, as applicable to the role or position.Salaryor hourly payranges may varyfor Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

208,600.00 - $375,500.00 USD Annual

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