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'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.
Be a 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 65,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.
The Central Marketing Team is focused on delivering Customer Centric Innovation, Marketing effectiveness and agility and personalized CX at Scale. To strengthen our launch excellence and strategic innovation pillars, we are looking to recruit a Worldwide Launch Excellence Director. This effort will ensure successful launches that enables the growth of our winning portfolio.
Therefore, the corporate marketing team is seeking a talented associate with a broad upstream marketing background to join our team. This leader will need to understand the fundamentals to build a strong launch delivering impactful growth in year 1. This role will own launch excellence efforts delivering high standards on key needle movers and partner with marketing business unit team to drive this transformational effort within the different disciplines and processes of the marketing function across the BUs and regions.
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Accountable to deliver business plan expected results on selected launches through high standard of launch and marketing excellence;
Partner with BU teams on key needle movers launch processes and commercial excellence deliverables;
Create communities of practice across business units for upcoming launches to be able to gather, aggregate and share best practices ensuring that teams are building on launch learnings across the organization
Be part of CER for key launch needle movers and be part of making decisions of stage gate promotions
Own a consistent and robust product launch process (GPDS) and governance to provide oversight, to ensure consistency of tracking and incorporating other functions across launches
Work with internal launch stakeholders to ensure launch process management and successful completion of launch readiness tasks
Coordinate Launch Readiness Review Assessments across launch brands to ensure strategic and tactical plans are reviewed and aligned with senior leadership
Establish dashboards to manage reporting of key metrics and KPIs including leading and lagging indicators to ensure launch success, providing mechanism for teams to share critical updates for executive leadership team
Essential Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree-required; advanced degree, i.e., MBA, MA preferred
8+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, med-tech, healthcare, with strong Marketing upstream background
5+ years' Global launch experiences, including serving as the primary lead in driving at least 3 successful new launches
2 + years leading complex projects requiring global, cross functional and local alignment
Strong ability to simplify complex concepts & strategies and "tell a story" orally and in writing
Strong influencer without authority, leading through complex and ambiguous situations
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree mandatory, MBA preferred, with at least 8-10 years of marketing experience
Demonstrated capabilities in launching with successful impact
Demonstrated capabilities in marketing including, upstream, downstream, market development; marketing excellence capabilities
Experience with coaching
Leadership Experiences
Experience leading teams, directly and indirectly, to achieve goals. Strong coaching and influence without authority skills and building cohesive relationships
Ability to apply and coach with a growth mindset
Like speaking up and challenging the status quo
Self-starter and willing to take initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
Exceptional leadership effectiveness and communications skills
Demonstrated track record of driving for results, demonstrating a strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieving goals.
Strong strategic thinking skills with a keen focus on change management.
Courageous leadership in leading without authority to achieve organizational success
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.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers
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.
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:
Annual Bonus
Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
Potential reimbursement of vehicle use/mileage
Potential reimbursement of phone use
Health and Well-being Benefits
Medical coverage
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Hospital Care Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accidental Injury Insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability insurance
Long-term care with life insurance
Other Well-being Resources
Anxiety management program
Wellness incentives
Sleep improvement program
Diabetes management program
Virtual physical therapy
Emotional/mental health support programs
Weight management programs
Gastrointestinal health program
Substance use management program
Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
Retirement and Financial Well-being
BD 401(k) Plan
BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
529 College Savings Plan
Financial counseling
Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
Daily Pay
College financial aid and application guidance
Life Balance Programs
Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
MetLife Legal Plan
Group auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Discounts on products and services
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Service Recognition Awards
Employer matching donation
Workplace accommodations
Other Life Balance Programs
Adoption assistance
Backup day care and eldercare
Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
Leave Programs
Bereavement leaves
Military leave
Personal leave
Family and Medical Leave (FML)
Jury and Witness Duty Leave
Required Skills
Optional Skills
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Primary Work Location
USA NJ - Franklin Lakes
Additional Locations
Work Shift
At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates-their 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 (https://jobs.bd.com/en/our-commitment-to-you) .
Salary or hourly rate ranges 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 salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.
Salary Range Information
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