Manager NPI, Design Transfer

Manager NPI

The Manager NPI will be part of the Design Transfer and commercialization team supporting an assigned platform and is responsible for driving the design transfer and commercialization activities in support of the platform products. Collaborating with the Director - Design Transfer and Commercialization, Manager NPI will be part of the Integrated Supply Chain team, they will work closely with platform peers in BD Excellence, CTW, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Finance, HR, Med Affairs, Marketing, GIE and commercial organizations. They will be responsible for the development and successful execution of project plans in support of the ISC strategies including network optimization, cost-out initiatives, and capital investments.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive integration of new products into manufacturing operations, including design transfer, process readiness, and production ramp-up.
• Handle project activities with the accountability for successful completion of all deliverables to the business and develop project plans and schedule, scope and objectives. Identify risk, develop mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolve issues, action item follow up, etc. in collaboration with multi-functional groups.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives.
• Champion Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles by applying tools, analysis, and multi-functional reviews to ensure robust, scalable designs.
• Support early-phase builds and ensure smooth transitions into full-scale manufacturing.
• Assess and develop supplier capabilities to meet design and quality requirements; collaborate closely with suppliers to resolve technical challenges and align on specifications.
• Lead supplier qualification requirements, contract manufacturers, and custom material providers, including validation activities and test method development.
• Support IQ / OQ / PV activities both internally and at supplier sites, ensuring documentation meets quality system requirements (e.g., Design Reviews, Drawings, FMEAs, BOMs, Routers).
• Coordinate tooling and process capability studies as required.

Required Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

Travel

50% 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.

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. 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.

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.