Director, BD Excellence, Innovation

Job Description:

• Partner with the Sr. Director, BD Excellence Innovation and R&D leaders to scale BD Excellence Innovation tools and processes globally and embed them into the way BD develops products.
• Build BU R&D capability and self-sufficiency by strengthening core competencies that enable continuous improvement and a Kaizen culture.
• Champion data-driven decision making across BD segments through coaching, training, and mentoring on best-practice methods and toolsets.
• Engage global stakeholders to understand needs, evolve the BD Excellence Innovation ecosystem, and optimize Obeya execution as requirements and trends change.
• Establish and expand Certified Practitioner networks (Obeya, Visual Project Management, Problem Solving) and cascade the innovation toolbox throughout the organization via digital or instructor led trainings.

Requirements:

• University bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Engineering or a related field is required.
• Ten (10)+ years of MedTech industry experience within the field of R&D, Innovation or Engineering with a proven track record of driving processes to achieve results.
• Eight (8)+ years proven experience in a company with continuous improvement culture and the core tools of visual management, problem solving, and kaizen are embedded in all aspects of the business.
• Extensive experience using Lean tools.
• Outstanding analytical skill set and background.
• Proven cross-functional/matrixed organizational problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in using tools within the Microsoft ecosystem such as Azure DevOps, Project, Planner, and Power BI.
• Ability to facilitate complex cross-functional meetings and initiatives that achieve and sustain desired outcomes.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities and deadlines.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities