Senior Program Manager

Job Description Summary

The Senior Program Manager role is an exciting opportunity to lead flagship clinical diagnostic reagent and assay program(s) at BD Biosciences. While based in Limerick, Ireland, the role spans across several program management activities in Europe and the US.

Leading multi-functional Core Team(s) and Program Team(s) within a matrix and ISO-compliant organization, the Senior Program Manager will guide programs through a structured New Product Development process and ensure on-time and on-budget program delivery.

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.

Why join us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

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.

Become a maker of possible with us!

Our vision for Biosciences at BD

BD Biosciences (BDB) is a leading provider of high-quality flow cytometry and single-cell genomics solutions, scientific research and clinical laboratories. Here, we are leading the way by developing the best technologies that have the ability to look closer at the details of cells and diseases.

About the role

The Senior Program Manager role is an exciting opportunity to lead flagship clinical diagnostic reagent and assay program(s) at BD Biosciences. While based in Limerick, Ireland, the role spans across several program management activities in Europe and the US.

Leading multi-functional Core Team(s) and Program Team(s) within a matrix and ISO-compliant organization, the Senior Program Manager will guide programs through a structured New Product Development process and ensure on-time and on-budget program delivery.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Lead multi-functional Core Teams and Program Teams within a matrix and ISO-compliant organization.
• Drive programs through technical, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ensure urgency, accountability, and predictability in program delivery.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of Project Management methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement and agility in product development processes.
• Lead complex, multi-year reagents and assays new product development programs.
• Generate novel process-based solutions for timely and cost-effective product market entry.
• Demonstrate project and program management best practices and contribute to process improvement.
• Lead teams across multiple sites and time zones for effective product development.
• Conduct thorough assessments of technical and program risks, mitigate risks, and plan responses.
• Define roles, responsibilities, goals, and deliverables for core and extended team members.
• Ensure effectiveness and rigor of technical and design reviews.
• Incorporate customer perspectives into every aspect of product development.
• Represent internal and external customers' viewpoints in technical and program decisions.
• Work with industry/advocacy groups as needed.
• Ensure compliance with the company's Global Product Development System and Design Control requirements.
• Collaborate with functional leadership to address program needs and resolve risks and conflicts.
• Keep stakeholders informed of work completion status relative to scheduled deadlines.
• Address quality assurance and regulatory compliance questions/issues with management.
• Conduct program update presentations to the Business Leadership Team and represent the program to the broader organization.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree is required; a post-graduate degree (e.g., MBA, MS, or PhD) is preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in project and/or program management.
• Proven track record of leading clinical diagnostic assays development programs through successful early-stage commercialization.
• Experience in life sciences, biotechnology, medical device, or diagnostic industries.
• Experience working in Design Control, Change Management, ISO, and regulated EMA and FDA environments.

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Primary Work Location

IRL Limerick - Castletroy

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