Associate Director, Quality Management

Job Description Summary

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.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director, Quality Management to drive organizational change and grow within our company. This pivotal leadership role will ensure site quality and compliance procedures align with BD standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD Values.

About the Role

As the Site Quality Leader, you will oversee multiple quality functions including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Systems & Compliance, and Quality Engineering for Pharmaceutical Systems and BDX Molding Center of Excellence. Reporting to the Senior Director of Quality Operations, you'll serve as a key member of the site leadership team while contributing to worldwide functional strategy and priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and maintain comprehensive plant quality and compliance strategies, policies, and frameworks that drive organizational excellence and regulatory adherence.

• Team Development: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing quality team, fostering professional growth while building a cohesive department that maintains strong quality presence across manufacturing areas.

• Regulatory Interface: Serve as the plant "management representative" for notified bodies, regulatory authorities, and customers, managing audits and ensuring effective resolution of findings.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build influential networks with worldwide Quality and Regulatory functions, other plant Quality Leaders, and key global functions (R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain) to ensure alignment around priorities.

• Quality Systems Management: Direct operational leadership in planning and managing comprehensive quality systems including:

• Validation programs

• Internal and customer quality audits

• Compliance audits

• Corrective and preventive action programs (CAPA)

• GMP training initiatives

• Quality engineering

• Change control processes

• Document control systems

• Complaint management

• Continuous Improvement: Identify quality improvement opportunities within operations and partner with peers in Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to develop and implement innovative solutions.

• Resource Management: Ensure the quality organization is properly staffed, organized, and resourced to fulfill cGMP obligations and BD procedures.

• Cultural Transformation: Champion and promote a culture of quality excellence throughout the plant, driving organizational change that elevates quality standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in a technical or science-related field

• Preferred: Advanced degree in a technical or science-related discipline

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments (highly preferred)

• 10+ years in plant Quality leadership roles with demonstrated success (highly preferred)

• Comprehensive knowledge of 21CFR parts 820 (QSR), 210/211, ISO9001, 13485 with experience leading or participating in related audits and inspections

• Experience in production or engineering management (preferred)

• Multi-country/multi-cultural experience (preferred)

Skills & Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency with quality management systems and tools including SAP, Trackwise, MS Office, Minitab, and SAS

• Leadership: Demonstrated courage in making difficult decisions and driving organizational change

• Change Management: Proven ability to lead teams through transformational initiatives

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence across organizational levels

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making capabilities

• Adaptability: Learning agility and flexibility in responding to evolving business needs

• Strategic Vision: Ability to connect daily operations to long-term organizational goals

Growth Opportunities

This role offers significant potential for professional development and career advancement within our organization. The successful candidate will have opportunities to:

• Lead transformational quality initiatives with company-wide impact

• Develop cross-functional expertise across manufacturing, regulatory, and business operations

• Build a network of relationships across global operations

• Participate in strategic planning at both site and corporate levels

• Compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures, and all applicable safety regulations

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.

BD is committed to providing a robust set of value-based programs and resources that are best-in-class, market-competitive and affordable for all associates and their families.

• Competitive pay

• Access a portion of your pay before pay day with DailyPay

• Healthcare coverage: No paycheck contributions for eligible associates under a certain salary threshold enrolled in the HSA Basic Medical Plan option, no matter how many dependents you cover.

• Preventive care covered at 100%.

• Dental and vision insurance at group rates.

• Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Adoption assistance plan

• 401(k) plan with 75 cents on the dollar matched by BD up to 6% of compensation

• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Discounted home, auto and pet insurance

• Paid holidays and vacation (pro-rated the first year based on actual start date)

All benefits and policies are subject to eligibility and enrollment requirements. Most coverage begins on your first day or the date you become eligible for benefits.

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA NE - Columbus (East)

Additional Locations

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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.