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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.\n\nJob Description\nJob Description\nThe Director, MLR Excellence & Digital Enablement leads BD’s transformation of Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review through the integration of digital platforms, AI-enabled solutions, and standardized global processes. Responsible for advancing MLR efficiency, compliance, and scalability by driving technology adoption, workflow optimization, governance, and data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.\nThe Directorwill own the process standard itself. That means the SOPs, the cycle-time and quality metrics, the dashboards that make rework visible to business unit and regional leadership, and the root-cause analysis that tells us where the time actually goesbefore anyone redesigns anything. Regional adoption is a crucial part of the job: the measure of success is that regions use the central capability instead of building local equivalents.\nThe Director partners across Marketing, Legal, Regulatory, Medical, and Commercial teams and operates as a global center of excellence leader, enabling consistent ways of working across Businesses and Regions.\nSuccess Profile\nSuccess will be demonstrated through:\nOwn BD’s global end-to-end MLR process standard, spanning content review and approval, localization and translation, and in-region and in-country approval, together with the operating documentation behind it.\n\nAutonomous approval running in production for low-risk content categories, with the rules, thresholds, audit trail, and signature handling agreed with Regulatory Affairs and operatingacross regions.\n\nA 90% reduction in the overall approval timeline from content creation to in-market approval, measured against a published baseline.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nDefine and execute the MLR technology and process roadmap, aligning business requirements with regulatory and compliance objectives.\n\nLead implementation and continuous optimization of AI-enabled content review, automation, and workflow management solutions.\n\nEstablish and govern standardized MLR processes, operating procedures, metrics, and performance dashboards across business units and geographies.\n\nDrive process harmonization, simplification, and continuous improvement to reduce cycle times while maintaining compliance and quality standards.\n\nPartner with Regulatory, Legal, Medical, IT, and Marketing stakeholders to enhance end-to-end content approval workflows and user experience.\n\nLeverage data analytics and process intelligence tools to identify bottlenecks, monitor performance, and accelerate review effectiveness.\n\nChampion emerging technologies, including generative AI, machine learning, workflow automation, and digital collaboration platforms to modernize the MLR ecosystem.\n\nBuild organizational capabilities in digital fluency, AI adoption, process excellence, and change management.\n\nSkills and Competencies\nMLR governance, compliance, and operational excellence\n\nAI and advanced automation technologies\n\nWorkflow and business process design\n\nData analytics and process intelligence\n\nDigital product and platform management\n\nChange leadership and technology adoption\n\nAgile delivery and continuous improvement\n\nCross-functional stakeholder management\n\nEducation, Qualifications, and Experience Education\nBachelor’s degree required\n\nMBA or advanced degree preferred\n\nExperience\nQualifications\n10+ years of experience in marketing or marketing operations within MedTech, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated healthcare environments.\nDirect experience in Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review, regulatory affairs, or compliant marketing operations, with hands-on expertise in Veeva PromoMats or a comparable promotional review system preferred.\nProven track record of improving promotional review efficiency, quality, and compliance outcomes.\nDemonstrated expertise in process mapping, workflow design, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement within compliance-driven processes.\nProven experience implementing technology and AI solutions within regulated marketing environments, including the organizational change management required to drive adoption and sustained impact.\nDemonstrated success designing, building, or deploying AI-enabled workflows, intelligent automations, assistants, or agents that deliver measurable business value, coupled with sound judgment regarding appropriate and effective AI use cases.\nStrong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to optimize processes, influence decision-making, and confidently present recommendations to senior stakeholders.\nDemonstrated success delivering both compliance and commercial business outcomes.\nAdditional Information\nGlobal travel required\nAt 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:\nAnnual Bonus\nPotential Discretionary LTI Bonus\nPotential reimbursement of vehicle use/mileage\nPotential reimbursement of phone use\nHealth and Well-being Benefits\nMedical coverage\nHealth Savings Accounts\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nDental coverage\nVision coverage\nHospital Care Insurance\nCritical Illness Insurance\nAccidental Injury Insurance\nLife and AD&D insurance\nShort-term disability coverage\nLong-term disability insurance\nLong-term care with life insurance\nOther Well-being Resources\nAnxiety management program\nWellness incentives\nSleep improvement program\nDiabetes management program\nVirtual physical therapy\nEmotional/mental health support programs\nWeight management programs\nGastrointestinal health program\nSubstance use management program\nMusculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit\nRetirement and Financial Well-being\nBD 401(k) Plan\nBD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan\n529 College Savings Plan\nFinancial counseling\nBaxter Credit Union (BCU)\nDaily Pay\nCollege financial aid and application guidance\nLife Balance Programs\nPaid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves\nEducational assistance/tuition reimbursement\nMetLife Legal Plan\nGroup auto and home insurance\nPet insurance\nCommuter benefits\nDiscounts on products and services\nAcademic Achievement Scholarship\nService Recognition Awards\nEmployer matching donation\nWorkplace accommodations\nOther Life Balance Programs\nAdoption assistance\nBackup day care and eldercare\nSupport for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers\nCaregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nPaid Parental Leave\nSupport for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes\nLeave Programs\nBereavement leaves\nMilitary leave\nPersonal leave\nFamily and Medical Leave (FML)\nJury and Witness Duty Leave\nWhy Join Us?\nTo 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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.\nWe believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.\nTo learn more about BD visithttps://bd.com/careers.\nBecton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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