Manager NPI, Design Transfer

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.

Summary

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

Engineering bachelor's degree with at least (5) years of related experience in engineering; OR Master’s degree with (3) years of related experience; OR PhD degree with (2) years of related experience in product development environment with strong focus in commercialization.

R&D and Portfolio management experience.

Operational excellence, quality, regulatory, eye for business, and finance sophisticated knowledge in cost accounting and capital management. Knowledgeable in ERPs and production systems environment.

Strong technical expertise in project management and operations management with solid understanding in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma (GB / BB certification preferred).

Communication skills with all levels of the organization

Skills and Abilities

Strong team player.

Ability to influence without authority.

Strategic thinking.

Working with highly matrixes organization / Organizational savvy / dealing with ambiguity.

Results oriented.

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. 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.

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.