BD Excellence Director

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.

The BD Excellence Director will lead the strategic development and operational execution of BD Excellence best practices within Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS), focusing on deploying operating rigor, optimizing processes, deploying tools, and coaching talent to drive sustainable growth and market leadership.

Job Responsibilities:
* Enhance the BD excellence framework, including standardized processes, playbooks, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* Deliver training programs and workshops to upskill the business teams on BD Excellence best practices.
* Conduct regular audits and assessments of existing BD processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to established standards.
* Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, product development, and other cross-functional teams to align MDS strategies with overall company objectives and market opportunities.
* Establish and maintain a knowledge management system for best practices across MDS, including problem solving, workshops, and approaches.
* Mentor and coach associates, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
* Prepare and present reports on MDS BD Excellence performance, initiatives, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Job Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree field; MBA preferred.
* Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement, preferably within a lean management system. .
* Proven track record of designing and implementing successful process improvements.
* Strong understanding of business operating rigor.
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
* Demonstrated ability to drive change, foster innovation, and build high-performing teams.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
* Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
* Willingness to travel as required.