Job Description Summary
Reporting to the VP PMO, the Associate Director, Portfolio Management is responsible for driving processes to orchestrate strategic alignment of R&D investments, optimizing resource deployment, and enabling agile decision-making across the New Product Development (NPD) portfolio. This includes implementing and managing processes to ensure the optimum deployment of resources across the whole business and the analysis of investment options for achieving maximum growth. This individual will be responsible for effective communication & planning with cross-functional partners to ensure all budgetary and resource inputs are systematically maintained. We are seeking an innovative, passionate, and capable individual, with high financial acumen, to lead the portfolio management process within a global business that best serves our customers.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead portfolio management review processes, compiling comprehensive data and presentations that drive tactical and strategic business decisions
- Develop and enhance analytics to create a world-class portfolio management process across Molecular Diagnostics, Point of Care, Microbiology, and Informatics platforms
- In partnership with PM Leadership team, publish critical portfolio analyses including stage gate summaries, prioritization scorecards, and product development roadmaps
- Support executive-level decision making through data-driven portfolio analyses
- Manage R&D budget processes in partnership with finance and PMO, including headcount planning and tracking mechanisms
- Lead resource allocation and tracking across cross-functional new product development teams
- Develop analytics to assess investment options across Business Platforms, comparing ROI and strategic alignment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (science subject area preferred)
- 8-10 years of experience in complex new product development environments
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Strong business and financial competence
- High attention to detail with a commitment to quality work
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong oral, presentation, and written communication abilities
- Ability to engage confidently with senior leadership up to Executive level
- Proficiency in developing Excel-based tools or other analytical planning tools
- Ability to travel up to 25% to Sparks, MD location
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced business/management degree
- 1-2 years of experience in portfolio, product, or marketing roles
- Knowledge of medical device and/or life sciences industries
- Experience integrating science and technology into business processes and products
- Advanced/expert level skills in Power BI integrations
- Experience working in global, cross-cultural environments
Key Competencies
- Critical thinking with ability to balance short-term tactics and long-term vision
- Excellent influencing skills to achieve goals through others without direct authority
- High learning agility in dynamic environments
- Continuous improvement mentality
- Versatility of thought and action, using structured tools to resolve ambiguity
- Cross-functional collaboration skills across different functions, geographies, and cultures
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 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.
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Primary Work Location
USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle
Additional Locations
Work Shift
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
$137,100.00 - $226,300.00 USD Annual
