Serve as commercial lead for assigned innovation and New Product Development (NPD) programs.
Advance prioritized pipeline projects in alignment with business goals for revenue, profitability, and timing.
Identify and develop a deep understanding of unmet needs through surgical observations and voice of customer research; translate insights into opportunities to improve standard of care.
Define and lead qualitative and quantitative market research across surgical specialties to inform global market assessments, product concepts, and value propositions.
Build market and financial models to support opportunity assessments and business cases.
Define target product profiles, product requirements, and early-stage concepts with clear commercial rationale.
Develop and clearly communicate business cases to senior leadership with recommendations focused on financial impact, product quality, and customer value.
Collaborate cross-functionally to define program strategies, including regulatory, market access, clinical and economic evidence, and commercial planning.
Partner with global and regional teams to ensure decisions reflect local market dynamics and are communicated effectively.
Attend key medical congresses and engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to stay informed and build strategic relationships.
Generate commercialization and launch plans within BD’s global product delivery system.
Present to key stakeholders at Innovation Council, monthly Portfolio Decision Team reviews, and other forums.
Support a positive, collaborative team culture.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by Surgical Solutions leadership.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field required; MBA preferred.
5+ years of experience in medical device marketing or new product development.
1-2 years of upstream marketing experience preferred.
Experience in the surgical and/or biosurgical medical device industry highly preferred.
Strategic problem solver with a growth mindset and strong influencing skills.
Highly analytical, with ability to assess market dynamics and identify trends and growth opportunities.
Strong customer and patient orientation; skilled at uncovering unmet needs to inform strategic direction.
Demonstrated strategic agility and sound judgment in fast-paced, high-priority environments.
Strong results orientation with ability to prioritize, multitask, and balance diverse stakeholder needs.
Demonstrated ability to drive projects, anticipate next steps with minimal guidance, update partners proactively, and deliver options and recommendations.
Proven ability to manage budgets.
Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills; able to influence across technical and business functions.
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership presence; able to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
High integrity and alignment with BD values.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25–30%; flexibility to work across time zones.
Benefits
Annual Bonus
LTI Bonus
Health and well-being Benefits
Medical coverage
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Hospital Care Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accidental Injury Insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability insurance
Long-term care with life insurance
Other Well-being Resources
Anxiety management program
Wellness incentives
Sleep improvement program
Diabetes management program
Virtual physical therapy
Emotional/mental health support programs
Weight management programs
Gastrointestinal health program
Substance use management program
Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
Retirement and Financial Well-being
BD 401(k) Plan
BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
529 College Savings Plan
Financial counseling
Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
Daily Pay
College financial aid and application guidance
Life Balance Programs
Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
MetLife Legal Plan
Group auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Discounts on products and services
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Service Recognition Awards
Employer matching donation
Workplace accommodations
Other Life Balance Programs
Adoption assistance
Backup day care and eldercare
Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes