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JOB SUMMARY:
The Life Sciences Project Manager is accountable for Project Execution from contract signature through project closure and has cross-functional responsibility pre-contract to determine project scope and technical feasibility with both internal and external stakeholders. The Project Manager will manage multiple projects and associated efforts forward while collecting, organizing, and distributing project data such as customer satisfaction, risks and issues, revenue recognition forecast, resource availabilities, lessons learned, etc. Projects will primarily be part of BD’s Diagnostics Solutions portfolio but may range into the BD BioSciences portfolio and/or the OCOS program; cross-training should be expected.
This role’s secondary focus will be Continuous Improvement including areas such as data analysis, business operations, process improvement, etc. Primary sources of data will be Smartsheet, Prosymmetry’s Tempus Resource, Salesforce, and ServiceMax. This individual will propose, collaborate, negotiate, present, and ultimately publish purposeful reports and dashboards to assist with driving efficiencies and effectiveness in our project methodologies and program execution. A data-centric mindset and experience is prioritized and is being sought after.
Project Management responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Developing and communicating the wholistic project plan to the project team, internal leadership, and customer stakeholders.
Assembling and maintaining project and customer program schedules.
Developing custom communication plans as needed.
Hosting regular meetings with internal & external project teams to monitor & control progress.
Coordinate and lead onsite meetings with external stakeholders at key milestones.
Regularly updating internal stakeholders on project status, trends, and forecasts.
Maintaining accurate and timely project data inputs on a weekly basis.
Advising the customer regarding Change Management.
Manage and communicate project risks impacting the project or organization.
Engaging local Sales, Marketing, and Service teams to underpin a sustainable product placement.
Participate in continuous improvement sessions to the further professionalize the PMO.
Coordinate project resource availabilities and allocations.
Interface effectively with the different BD departments to manage cross functional processes and resolve issues impacting both internal and external customers.
Supports sales partners’ efforts to attain business objectives.
Continuously benchmark customer processes through Business Reviews, focusing on market trends and customer needs to identify opportunities for process improvement and differentiated services.
Manage customer perceptions by leading communications through both regular formal business reviews and informal periodic calls/visits.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organization skills with a proven track record of accomplishments in cross-functional projects/teams/programs
Effective interpersonal skills; including internal and external communications and crisis/conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated effective knowledge of Project Management, Risk Management and Change Management
Consistent professionalism during customer & cross-team/functional interactions with awareness for customer needs and expectations
Excellent presentation skills
Impeccable communication skills
Willing and able to travel up to 20%
Education and Experience
Required Qualifications
Smartsheet experience including grid maintenance, report creation, and dashboard publication required
5+ years project management experience in a customer environment required
5+ years’ experience with risk management experience (RAAIDD preferred) in regulated industry required
3+ years' experience in data driven continuous improvement projects required (pFMEA capable)
Current/Active PMP certification required – will be checked/confirmed
Power BI experience required
Data Analysis experience required
Experience with critical delivery projects required
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant IT/LIS/EMR/HealthCare/Automation Project Management experience across integrated systems preferred
3+ years of program management experience environments preferred
2+ years of business case development preferred
LEAN/ Six Sigma certificate strongly preferred
Quality System Management experience preferred
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. 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
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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
$97,700.00 - $161,100.00 USD Annual
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