Program Director, Alaris Remediation

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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’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. 

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’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

 JOB SUMMARY:

This role will lead the BD Alaris System Remediation Program and be accountable for executing the strategic direction for this critical program. This role will lead, coach, and engage a broad cross functional team (direct and matrix) to deliver customer focused solutions to meet our compliance and customer commitments. The role is accountable for all aspects of the Remediation Program execution including compliance, service, operations, supply chain, and go to market and works closely with cross functional leaders to deliver to expectations, build sustainability of new processes and governance, and problem solve issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Remediation

• Lead a cross functional team to execute the remediation strategy that is executed on-time and aligned with FDA standards. Responsible for submitting timely quarterly reports to FDA.
• Responsible for meeting the remediation commitments and KDGs every month, including # of units remediated in an efficient and compliant manner with optimized costs.
• Lead any potential queries from FDA on remediation reports that are submitted and effectively address them in a timely manner.
• Ensures that remediation pace stays per plan over the 3-year period through strong demand and supply funnels.
• Ensures that health equity ratio of accounts remediated is maintained at a healthy level.
• Proactively identify any risks associated with on-time execution of the remediation program and partner with the necessary stakeholders to minimize impact.
• Assess and develop remediation strategies for optimized and efficient execution to increase pace of remediation while reducing costs.
• Work with governing leadership team to assess continuous improvement opportunities or revise strategic direction while maintaining the confines of FDA compliance commitments.
• Demonstrates customer centric behaviors, establishes leadership credibility and a track record of achievement in delivering this large complex project and influences business outcomes.
• Communicates messages with clarity and conciseness for a global audience at established forums like Alaris SteerCo and Commercial SteerCo with XLT.
• Shows intellectual curiosity and cultivates innovation to include making efficiency improvements as a way of doing business and to accelerate the pace of change.
• As the remediation project ebbs and flows, further responsibilities will be assigned.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Responsible for communication excellence and crisis management in situations of Alaris System field actions (e.g. recalls)
• Plan for product end-of-life/end-of-service (EOL/EOS) announcements.

Portfolio Optimization Planning

• Evaluation and planning for product and part simplification strategies (e.g. RECODE), risk analysis and revenue and customer impact.
• May work with product managers and cross functional core team members to evaluate opportunities and validate technical viability.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

BA / BS. Degree Required; Advanced Degree (e.g., MBA) preferred 

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 7 years progressive product management and project management experience in a highly regulated environment. PMP certification preferred.
• Proven success in working cross functionally to drive execution and delivery, systemic problem solving, and establishing processes or governance models to ensure sustainability.   

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Operational understanding of the BD Functions and ability to work across all commercial regions, manufacturing, service, regulatory, quality, finance and platform teams.
• Strong leadership presence and courage with ability to utilize organizational channels, experience and influencing skills to persuade others of the course of action, problem solve, lead decision making, and facilitate successful and effective project implementation.
• Execution excellence including planning, organization of work and people, and ability to accelerate the pace of completing priorities to meet commercial and compliance expectations. Strong prioritization abilities and aligning large teams to such prioritization.
• Demonstrates strategic agility to develop and implement remediation strategies and implement innovative problem-solving approaches when faced with challenges.
• Experience with managing a complex product portfolio (e.g. capital systems inclusive of electromechanic devices, software solutions, and related consumables).

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 encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve 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. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

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, you’ll 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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