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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\nThe Sr. Staff Engineer, Polymer Biomanufacturing provides technical leadership for BD’s P4HB polymer production and related biomanufacturing activities, supporting reliable GMP production, supplier oversight, validation, and continuous improvement.\nRESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION\nManage approved vendors to schedule and oversee polymer production runs to meet production requirements.\nPartner with Procurement, Quality, Supplier Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to forecast future production needs and support continuity of supply.\nProvide technical leadership for P4HB polymer production, including fermentation, purification, testing, release, and troubleshooting.\nAssess supplier deviations, nonconformances, OOS results, and process anomalies with cross-functional partners.\nCoordination of multiple vendors, contract review, compliance documentation, data evaluation, and technical reporting.\nLead or support validation, supplier qualification, technology transfer, and change control activities.\nDevelop and maintain GMP/QMS documentation, including specifications, procedures, work instructions, risk assessments, and validation reports.\nMonitor process and quality trends and lead improvements in robustness, efficiency, quality, sustainability, and supplier capability.\nSupport future polymer and biomaterials initiatives, including new suppliers, process modifications, and customized polymer attributes.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nThe role requires knowledge of microbial fermentation, microbial product extraction and purification, GMP manufacturing environments, and product analysis. 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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.\nFor 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.\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. 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