JOB DESCRIPTION

BD’S CLIMBER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER!

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. We have over 70,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.

The Climbers Leadership Development Program (CLDP) is designed to develop future leaders of BD’s Urology & Critical Care (UCC) business unit by providing associates with exciting, high impact projects in each functional area of product development! It is a 2 ½ year program that includes five six-month rotations in Quality, R&D, Marketing, Operations, and a flexible rotation (PMO, Innovation, Regulatory, etc.). Rotations are located in Covington, GA with at least one covered relocation to a plant for the Operations rotation. In each rotation, the associate will represent the Corporation, Business Unit, and Department in a professional manner, including adhering to proper protocols and traveling as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALITY

• Contribute to the risk management of new and existing products

• Create and review documents required for Design History Files including Design Verification and Validation Protocols and Reports.

• Participate in Internal and External Audits

• Support CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

• Plan, execute, and document product development activities supporting new or improved products

• Plan, coordinate, and complete Voice of Customer activities and User Research studies

• Develop project management capabilities, collect user feedback or input, generate user and product requirements, and participate in quarterly ideation day contests

• Perform verification and validation tests and experiments in accordance with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

MANUFACTURING

• Lead design transfer activities (e.g., IQ, OQ, PQ) for New Product Development or cost improvement initiatives for Sustaining Engineering

• Develop and implement improvements to manufacturing procedures

• Opportunity to relocate to a BDI UCC plant for this rotation (Pennsylvania, or Arizona/Mexico) - relocation package provided

MARKETING

• Lead market research planning and execution to collect voice of customer for New Product Development or Sustaining Engineering projects (e.g., interviews, surveys, hospital visits)

• Develop or update product labeling for projects and marketing promotional materials for upcoming launches.

• Support the marketing and sales team at external conferences and internal meetings (e.g., National Sales Meeting)

• Conduct market data research and competitive analysis to aid in business cases

REGULATORY AFFAIRS (FLEXIBLE ROTATION OPTION)

• Provide regulatory support for New Product Development or Sustaining Engineering projects (e.g., developing regulatory strategies, timeline development, and reviewing submission related documents) and prepare worldwide submissions, as required

• Provide review of product labeling for worldwide regulatory compliance

INNOVATION (FLEXIBLE ROTATION OPTION)

• Execute UCC’s early ideation process using a modified Stanford Biodesign methodology to discover and characterize new clinical and business opportunities

• Lead upstream market research planning and execution to collect voice of customer for projects in the innovation pipeline (e.g. interviews, surveys, hospital visits)

• Plan and execute activities of quarterly ideation day contest.

• Partner with internal BD associates and external partners for product prototyping and voice of customer efforts

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (FLEXIBLE ROTATION OPTION)

• Provide oversight and support to project teams throughout the development cycle to help project teams manage the budget, schedule, and risk profile for their projects

• Create accurate, data-driven estimates for cross functional project assumptions

• Support the creation and implementation of project management tools and initiatives

• Manage the NPD reporting program

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• BS or BS / MS in Engineering from a 4-year college. Preferred majors: Biomedical, Electrical, Material, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction as to duration.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior Co-Op / Internship experience preferred

• Proven leadership skills

• Experience working in a team environment

• Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn

• Geographic flexibility

• Understand basic applied statistics

• Understand Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Principles

• Ability to effectively manage time and multiple assignments

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office and manufacturing environments

• May include visits to clinical sites or hospitals

In order to qualify for this position, applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time. 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.

WHY JOIN US?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our associates can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program - which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth, and life balance components - is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global associates.

To learn more about BD visit https://jobs.bd.com/

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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 any other protected status.

BD is a Fortune 500 global medical technology company headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, with offices in more than 50 countries. The company operates three business segments: BD Medical, BD Life Sciences and BD Interventional. 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 the design and engineering, to the manufacturing and the marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.