Associate Director - Quality Management (LSM)
BD, Franklin Lakes, NJ, Hybrid
Quality Assurance ControlBachelor RequiredExecutive Director
BD, Franklin Lakes, NJ, Hybrid
Build an influential and effective network and communication with leadership team members for identifying quality improvement opportunities to evaluate, propose, initiate, and implement new processes and technologies to optimize efficiencies.
Directly or indirectly manages the New Product Development and Sustaining Quality Engineers supporting the Laboratory Specimen Management (LSM) Platform.
Strong technical capabilities to evaluate and work through complex design issues, design changes, and new product development projects.
Develop strategies to address complex quality/business issues.
Continuously evaluate progress toward objectives adapting them to meet customer and business needs.
Lead the challenges of change and establish global stakeholder engagement focused on win-win solutions.
Significantly contribute to development of local and/or global strategies.
Pursue and actively manage key stakeholder relationships that support the broader strategy that are impacted by business/function objectives.
Manage customer impacting issues; prioritizing quality and compliance minded solutions that uphold the company and its standards.
Maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, vendors and instrument company partners.
Perceived as thought leader possessing subject matter expert knowledge of global regulations.
Support the development and continuous refinement of long-term strategies which ensure that the platform will meet evolving regulations. Provide direction aimed at developing systems that create a competitive business advantage
Accomplishes tasks through highly experienced professional specialists.
Engages with (or may lead) global quality networks as well as the business unit and associates toward the effective promotion and alignment of organizational goals to the company’s mission and vision.
Mentor and develop personnel, including dedicated succession planning and contingency management.
Travel up to 25%.
Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related discipline, along with a minimum of eight years of management and technical experience.
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.
At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:
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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
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Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity 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, and other legally protected characteristics.