**Job Description Summary** Associate Director R&D for leading R&D teams for Product lines in Medication Delivery Business platform. **Job Description** We are **the makers of possible** 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. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a **maker of possible** with us. **Excited to grow your career?** We value our dedicated employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! _Our people make all the difference in our success._ We are looking for an energetic leader in **Associate Principal Engineer** capacity to collaborate with dedicated global team of R&D associates to drive Business goals for Medication delivery. This role will report into Sr Director R&D for Medication delivery Business platform and will be based out in Franklin Lakes New Jersey location of BD. **What is expected of you for success in your role?** + Identify external and internal technology growth opportunities and successfully work across the organization to covert these into commercial products. Promote strategy aligned ideas with decision makers to obtain resources for product development. + Find opportunities and develop products by connecting key trends to novel technologies with customer (patient, caregivers) experience. Lead these projects to commercial success with responsibility for handling the product development or workstreams. + Responsible for Product life cycle management of the Medication Delivery product lines Anesthesia, Sharps + Responsible for driving portfolio execution of Cannula Tech (Spanning across BD) + Responsible for product cost reduction initiatives and goals for the Medication Delivery Business platform. + Applying your growing network and guidance from experts to develop novel technical solutions. + Provide influential leadership to the broader team in the achievement of department, division, and goals of the company. + Expand engineering, problem-solving, and lean agile development techniques and improve abilities in Design for Six Sigma development methodologies. + Ensure that projects and products are of BD quality. + Communicate across the organization to advise and resolve issues. **Qualifications Required:** + BS degree in Engineering, Mechanical or other technical fields of study + Strong technical skills. + 10 or more years of proven experience in product development + A demonstrated track record of technical influential leadership and delivering results. + Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. + Ability to negotiate and influence decision-makers. + A dedication to delivering on organizational goals. **Preferred:** + Masters or PhD degree in a relevant scientific subject area + A broad background with experiences in Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing in addition to Product Development. + Proven experience converting key trends into relevant products + Proven experience developing and commercializing products in the medical device arena 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 Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status. PDN \#CLOLI **Primary Work Location** USA NJ - Franklin Lakes **Additional Locations** **Work Shift** Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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