Associate IT Director

Job Description Summary
The Associate IT Director Business Partner will report to the TGS Senior Director, Product Services and work with the Quality function as well as individual business units and other global functions to match business strategy and needs with TGS technical solutions.

This individual will serve as a primary point to deliver a technology roadmap aligned with advancing the global Quality agenda collaborating with internal and external experts to ensure that the business is proactively provided with strategic thought leadership and bring the appropriate quality domain knowledge, process expertise and workplace solutions together.

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.

Position Overview

The Associate IT Director Business Partner will serve as the critical link between the Quality function and IT, reporting to the TGS Senior Director of Product Services. This role will align business strategy with technical solutions, deliver technology roadmaps, and provide strategic thought leadership to advance the global Quality agenda through innovative technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Global Quality organization to shape key strategies using market-leading process, data, and technology solutions
• Serve as the primary advocate for IT within the business and for the business within IT
• Provide digital thought leadership by leveraging AI, Analytics, and Automation technologies to optimize Quality operations
• Find opportunities to leverage technology and process redesign that drive revenue growth, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and enhanced compliance
• Develop purposeful investment roadmaps with technology enablement to achieve value-driven outcomes
• Lead in a matrix environment, managing a catalog of "Technology Products" across all quality organizations
• Collaborate with other IT Business Partners to ensure integrated, non-siloed solutions aligned with BD's enterprise roadmaps
• Oversee program/project execution including solution delivery, stakeholder management, communication, change management, and value realization
• Drive global adoption of platforms supporting key Quality process areas such as Complaint Management, Field Action, Document Management, and Regulated applications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of experience with deep understanding of the Quality function and complementary technology experience
• Experience delivering technology solutions in a Medical Device or Pharmaceutical regulated environment
• Solid knowledge of relevant Quality/Regulatory standards (cGxP, CFR Part 11, etc.)
• Proficiency in system development life cycle documentation and testing protocols
• Strong program and project management skills
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge and expertise in Quality management solutions such as Trackwise, SAP, Siemens, and LIMS
• Experience working in a Quality "Product Model" structure
• Demonstrated ability to define technology vision and roadmaps for Quality platforms
• Experience with Agile methodologies and product management
• Proven ability to implement and drive global adoption of integrated Quality solutions
• Strategic thought leadership in technology innovation for Quality functions

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by bridging Quality and IT functions to deliver innovative solutions that advance business objectives in a regulated environment.

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.

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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 NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

Work Shift

NA (United States of America)

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
$157, $260,400.00 USD Annual