About this role
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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.
Job Description
Position Summary
This role requires deep, hands-on expertise in Kaizen, structured problem-solving, and installing disciplined operating reviews, mechanisms and processes.
The Director BD Excellence HR, is not an HR Business Partner role. This role will be responsible for driving the adoption and execution of the BD Excellence vision and strategy across our Human Resources organization.
This position is a key partner in our journey to BD Excellence, acting as reference and advisor to the EVP, Chief People Officer and will support the ExHRLT (Extended HR Leadership team) in managing the Continuous Improvement process, with emphasis on visual management, problem solving and kaizen and will assist in deploying of strategic plans, ensuring alignment through cascading Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) top-down and bottom-up. This position is responsible for delivering and coaching BD Excellence across the HR organization and processes in support of our ambition to deliver the tools and best-in-class approach to world-class customer experience through excellence.
This is a great opportunity for a dynamic and visionary leader with strong BD Excellence experience and expertise in business operations, process optimization, and change management, and highly capable of driving results in a matrix organization.
Success Profile
The successful candidate will be a transformational, enterprise-minded continuous improvement leader who can translate the BD Excellence vision into disciplined execution across the global Human Resources organization, partnering directly with the EVP, Chief People Officer and ExHRLT to embed operating rigor, visual management, problem solving, kaizen, and KPI-driven performance management into the way HR delivers value.
They will bring deep experience in a mature continuous improvement environment, strong fluency in lean business systems, and a proven ability to drive measurable business impact in complex, global, matrixed organizations where influence, coalition-building, and accountability are essential. This leader will combine strategic systems thinking with a hands-on execution mindset, acting as both advisor and change agent to standardize best practices, build certified BD Excellence capability, strengthen HR's operating review mechanisms, and accelerate adoption of tools, behaviors, and routines that enable sustainable performance improvement.
They will be recognized for exceptional facilitation, executive communication, learning agility, personal integrity, and the ability to challenge existing paradigms while empowering leaders and associates to identify inefficiencies, remove obstacles, and deliver results that matter across BD.
Success is demonstrated by:
Standardized BD excellence frameworks adopted consistently across the HR organizationStrong organizational capability building and sustainable outcomesEffective governance, compliance, and execution disciplinesQuantifiable improvements in operational efficiency, workforce effectiveness, and stakeholder satisfaction Key Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities will include:
BD Excellence Strategy Development and Deployment:
Lead the development and alignment of the BD Excellence vision and strategy in the HR organization to support structured growth and innovation across various business and functional areas, with a primary focus on the deployment of the BD Excellence tools and processes that will drive best-in-class effectivenessActs as air traffic control for the EVP, Chief People Officer and their Leadership Team, integrating the strategic and cross-functional workstreams whilst driving the Operating Review mechanisms. Responsible for overall performance of the deployment processes, process governance and program management in the CPO officeIn close alignment with the BD Excellence Office, support the deployment of the BD Excellence tools and standardized methodologies to drive results and deliver increased sales effectiveness and tool adoptionSupport the EVP, Chief People Officer and the ExHRLT in the standardization across the global organization, consolidating our best practices and enabling the organization to leverage best-in-class practices across the globeProvide BD Excellence expertise to facilitate and aid in the deployment of strategic plans, ensuring alignment through cascading Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) top-down and bottom-upPartner with BD Excellence Office in the development of BD Excellence tools and processes that will enable best in class execution, driving tool utilization and best practice adoption across the organizationOwn the deployment of BD Excellence tools and the roll out of standardized methodologies to drive effectivenessCascade the BD Excellence toolbox, utilizing digital training tools, certification programs, and an apprenticeship mindset to embed BD Excellence into BD's cultureUtilize best-in-class tools (Kaizen, Visual Management, Daily Management, Problem Solving) to drive resultsExplore external market capabilities and technologies to support BDX Continuous Improvement strategy, promoting excellence across the HR organization and acting as a change agent for strategic shiftsEstablish certified practitioners in the HR organization for BD Excellence tools, including Problem Solving Process (PSP) and KaizenDrive problem-solving using a Toyota-based approach to create Pareto charts and develop actions to address key issues (80/20 rule)Use bowlers, key performance indicators, and action plans to drive prioritization and rigor based on clear metricsSupport the EVP, Chief People Officer and the ExHRLT in driving key initiatives through BD ExcellenceDevelop and facilitate continuous improvement (Kaizen) events to achieve and sustain improvement resultsPartner with the central BD Excellence team facilitate best-practice sharing, driving efficiency and impact in the strong execution of BD Excellence tools and processes Leading Change through BD Excellence initiatives:
Drive BD Excellence programs and initiatives to achieve long-term continuous improvement objectivesBe a change champion in the deployment of BD Excellence in the HR organization and in the tools and mindset across the HR organizationChallenge existing paradigms, encourage and promote internal and external best practiceDrive collaboration to accept new ideas and achieve sustainable business improvementsLead efforts at organization level to improve the business and operation excellence and customer experienceOrganize the annual process to identify opportunities and lead the team to develop goals and action plans Cultivate BD Excellence Culture and Capability Development:
Develop and grow capability through the HR organization to establish the fundamentals of excellence, in close collaboration with the BD Excellence officeEquip the HR Leadership Team with BD Excellence concepts and knowledge, focusing on external and internal benchmarkingBe an expert (can teach and execute) in the BD Excellence fundamentals of Visual Management (VM)/ Daily Management (DM), Problem Solving Process (PSP), KaizenDrive culture of continuous improvement by encouraging associates to identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements. Foster an environment where associates feel valued and empowered to give feedback and make changeDesign and implement programs or initiatives to raise awareness, adopt CI methodologies, and enhance capabilities of BD Excellence Education
Bachelor's degree in Sciences, Engineering, Human Resources, Operations Management or a related field is required. MBA or equivalent business experience preferred.
Required Experiences
Ten (10)+ years of experience in an organization with a continuous improvement culture where visual management, problem solving, and kaizen are embedded in business operationsFive (5)+ years of Human Resources or relevant functional experience, with a track record of driving processes and achieving results in global, matrix organizationsDemonstrated success driving business impact through continuous improvement and kaizen initiatives in fast-changing environmentsSignificant experience applying Problem Solving, Visual Management, Kaizen, and KPI development to improve organizational performanceProven ability to drive results through cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration while holding teams accountable for outcomesExperience leading new programs and initiatives with limited directionDemonstrated learning agility, successfully taking on new projects, responsibilities, and roles in accelerated timeframesExperience partnering with leadership teams to drive organizational change, continuous improvement, and engagementDemonstrated success managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously Knowledge and Skills
Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma business systems; Lean certification highly desirableExcellent facilitation, interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadershipAbility to build coalitions of support and successfully drive change in complex matrix environmentsAbility to translate strategic direction into execution through strong action orientation and a hands-on approachDynamic and engaging presence with the ability to motivate others and operate with strong personal integritySystems-thinking approach to problem solvingPassion for continuous improvement, performance measurement, and problem solving Additional:
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required (approximately 30-40%). Required Leadership Capabilities and Competencies
BD Leadership Commitments:
Deliver Results That Matter
Takes customer needs and transforms them into a solution that creates value for customers, stakeholders, and shareholdersContinually demonstrates the ability to utilize both control and influence to drive results Win As One BD
Proactively seeks opportunities to collaborate with colleagues to share and learnAlways thinks globally and acts locally with cultural sensitivity and organizational savvyContinually works and leverages the power of the matrix Remove Obstacles & Empower Others
Engages personally in difficult executional challenges and ensures collaboration between departments to remove roadblocks and deliver resultsChallenges are anticipated and addressed with a connection to the future vision, keeping a strong focus on cooperation and transparency Courage to iterate, try new things and embrace change
Looks beyond the "way we've always done it" and proactively seeks out innovation and best-in-class approaches whilst maintaining agility and speed At 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:
Annual BonusPotential Discretionary LTI Bonus Health and Well-being Benefits
Medical coverageHealth Savings AccountsFlexible Spending AccountsDental coverageVision coverageHospital Care InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceAccidental Injury InsuranceLife and AD&D insuranceShort-term disability coverageLong-term disability insuranceLong-term care with life insurance Other Well-being Resources
Anxiety management programWellness incentivesSleep improvement programDiabetes management programVirtual physical therapyEmotional/mental health support programsWeight management programsGastrointestinal health programSubstance use management programMusculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit Retirement and Financial Well-being
BD 401(k) PlanBD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan529 College Savings PlanFinancial counselingBaxter Credit Union (BCU)Daily PayCollege financial aid and application guidance Life Balance Programs
Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leavesEducational assistance/tuition reimbursementMetLife Legal PlanGroup auto and home insurancePet insuranceCommuter benefitsDiscounts on products and servicesAcademic Achievement ScholarshipService Recognition AwardsEmployer matching donationWorkplace accommodations Other Life Balance Programs
Adoption assistanceBackup day care and eldercareSupport for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregiversCaregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individualsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Parental LeaveSupport for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes Leave Programs
Bereavement leavesMilitary leavePersonal leaveFamily and Medical Leave (FML)Jury and Witness Duty Leave Why Join Us?
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 healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We 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.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Primary Work Location
USA NJ - Franklin Lakes
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Salary Range Information $211,900.00 - $339,000.00 USD Annual