Job Description Summary

Associate Director, Innovation R&D is responsible for using their broad technical expertise, leadership skills, and medical device development process knowledge to drive and support innovation and concept phase projects. In this role, you will work with internal and external teams to progress infusion system technology, establish intellectual property to protect infusion system technology, and establish the infusion system R&D technology roadmap based on a strong understanding of technology capability, customer desirability, and financial viability. You will pursue multiple innovation opportunities in parallel, including incremental, architectural, disruptive, and radical innovation.


You are expected to translate voice of customer and stakeholder needs into early stage concepts to test and iterate with users, identify key prioritized concept related system/product requirements, establish concept system architecture, proactively identify technical risks and mitigation pathways, develop value driven intellectual property, identify use related risks, and work with cross-functional engineers to progress the technology for medical device infusion systems (systems with mechanical parts, electronics, software, and/or algorithms). The expectation for the Associate Director, Innovation R&D is that they represent the R&D function in internal and external communication related to technology discovery, innovation, and concept development, act as a leader of technology exploration and solutions, and strive for continuous improvement within the R&D innovation and concept group. The Associate Director, Innovation R&D is expected to obtain a complete understanding of infusion user and customer needs, identify technology solutions, develop the technical system architecture for innovation concepts, develop prioritized system requirements for innovation concepts, and ensure planned innovation and concept phase project milestones are met.

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. 

Associate Director, Innovation R&D is responsible for using their broad technical expertise, leadership skills, and medical device development process knowledge to drive and support innovation and concept phase projects. In this role, you will work with internal and external teams to progress infusion system technology, establish intellectual property to protect infusion system technology, and establish the infusion system R&D technology roadmap based on a strong understanding of technology capability, customer desirability, and financial viability. You will pursue multiple innovation opportunities in parallel, including incremental, architectural, exciting, and ground-breaking innovation.

You are expected to translate voice of customer and partner needs into early stage concepts to test and iterate with users, identify key prioritized concept related system/product requirements, establish concept system architecture, proactively identify technical risks and mitigation pathways, develop value driven intellectual property, identify use related risks, and work with multi-functional engineers to progress the technology for medical device infusion systems (systems with mechanical parts, electronics, software, and/or algorithms). The expectation for the Associate Director, Innovation R&D is that they represent the R&D function in internal and external communication related to technology discovery, innovation, and concept development, act as a leader of technology exploration and solutions, and strive for continuous improvement within the R&D innovation and concept group. The Associate Director, Innovation R&D is expected to obtain a complete understanding of infusion user and customer needs, identify technology solutions, develop the technical system architecture for innovation concepts, develop prioritized system requirements for innovation concepts, and ensure planned innovation and concept phase project landmarks are met.

What is expected of you for success in your role?

• Demonstrate knowledge of system-level medical device technology with mechanical parts, electronics, software, and algorithms

• Translate voice of customer and partner needs into concept storyboards, early-stage prototype concepts and system architectures, and prioritized system/product requirements.

• Gain and demonstrate an understanding of and prioritize user needs and problems to solve to develop concepts

• Achieve system-level early innovation and concept phase technical work, from strong understanding of customer desirability and financial viability (work include competitive advantage, concept development and prioritized features from testing with users, technology landscapes, identification of internal and external technology solutions, proof of technology feasibility, development of value driven intellectual property)

• Complete detailed system and product-level technical feasibility and technical risks assessments

• Complete early-stage organic and inorganic innovation roadmap development for medical devices consisting of electro-mechanical systems with software; Assess driven device features and competitive advantage

• Develop technology landscapes

• Complete external technology assessments and inorganic technology acquisition due diligence assessments

• Prove concept and technology feasibility and progress concepts and/or technologies into new product development projects

• Complete early-stage concept development and concept feature prioritization for medical devices consisting of electro-mechanical systems with software; Document prioritized concept features in written system requirements documents

• Complete early-stage architectural decisions for medical device systems; Develop high level architectural documents for concepts to move forward into new product development

• Develop value-based patent ideas and intellectual property

• Serve as a key resource to examine system level technical issues and bring to resolution

• Demonstrate knowledge of the medical device product development lifecycle and standards, clinical environments and clinical aspects of medical device usage, and informal and formal verification and validation system testing

• Identify use related risks and associated risk control measures

• Facilitate multi-functional team meetings to progress innovation projects and to drive concept development and proving concept technical feasibility

• Handle external vendors and consultants, effectively communicate with internal and external teams

• Coach and/or lead junior engineers

• Meet planned project landmarks

• Create clarity from multiple sources of inputs

• See opportunities and drive continuous improvement efforts

• Apply experience in and standard methodologies to experimental design and data analysis

• Travel as needed, based on project and business needs, up to 25% of time

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree required with a preferred degree in Engineering (Biomedical) desired along with a post graduate degree in business, marketing, or related education or experience is desired.

• 10 - 12 years related work experience required (or combination of work experience and advanced degrees).

• Must have medical device industry proven experience

• Experience early-stage prototype concepts and system architectures, and prioritized system/product requirements.

• Experience in technical feasibility, customer desirability and financial viability of new products in medical device industry.

• Travel Requirement: Up to 25% (Domestic and International)

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-functional medical device team.

• Ability to lead multi-discipline engineering teams that may consist of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers, biomedical engineers, and algorithm engineers to meet planned landmarks.

• Excellent multi-functional communication skills, strong technical writing skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to bring clarity to ambiguous areas to drive decisions.

• Proven history of achievement, learning agility, and action orientation.

• A strong technical background and experience at a medical device company including translation of user/business needs to concepts and system requirements, and system architectural development.

• Experience with medical device company early-stage innovation, concept development, and/or new product development turning point planning and project management.

• Experience coaching junior associates.

• Preferred Location of Candidate: Greater San Diego, CA, Orange County, CA or L.A. County areas

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. 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.

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. 

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Primary Work Location

USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$166,500.00 - $274,800.00 USD Annual