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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.

This role will lead all aspects of the Medication Management Solutions (MMS) entities, including but not limited to, San Diego and Tijuana, to seek quality system harmonization across the entities and to drive these systems to meet changing regulatory demands (e.g., MDR, QMSR).

Drive the design, development, and implementation of these QMS processes with corporate and business objectives. In some cases, the actual ownership of these processes will be by other MMS QA leaders.

Complete the integration of the MMS QMS into the larger BD QMS and Inspire Quality (IQ) initiatives. Drive the MMS QMS upgrade project that seeks to achieve compliance with EUMDR and seeks to drive QMS efficiency and effectiveness. Act as the point person for internal and external audits and inspections, with organizational skills and strong communication to regulatory agencies. Coordinate external MMS communications with regulators to establish consistency and trust. Act as the point of contact for internal and external audit actions.

Responsibilities:

Drive MMS Quality Systems strategy as follows:

• Compliance – Ensure compliance withglobalregulatory standardsfor medical devices and non-medical devicesacrossvarious physical locationsand entities.

• Effective and efficient Quality Management — Ensures the MMS QMS is efficient,compliantand simplified to promote the best quality practices.

• Leadership – Leads or influences quality networks, businesses, associates and capital resources toward the effective promotion and alignment of organizationalgoals to the company’s mission and vision. Demonstrates strong big-picture thinking; effectively integrates and balances long-term opportunities and challenges, with day-to-day activities.Understands implications of decisionsandcommunications bothwrittenand verbal.

• Innovation— The MMS product development process is conducted under the MMS QMS. This QMS must be streamlined to develop new products and change management practices to ensure we deliver acompliantworld class customer experience.

• Growth - Responsible for the effectiveness of the MMS QMS. An effective QMS delivershigh performing, safe products that meet and exceed customer expectations.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate the ability to develop a QMS that is both compliant and efficient

• Expert knowledge of applicable regulations and standards including FDA QSR, ISO-13485, EU MDD, and EU MDR

• Experience leading direct reports

• Abilityto travel and engage MMS entities worldwide to understand their needs and develop QMS processes that meet those needs

• Certifications within Quality disciplines(i.e.CQE, CSQE, CQA, CQM) stronglypreferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and haveanability to influence others in the organization. They must be able to develop a long-term strategy for the MMS QMS and be able to fulfill this strategy

• Experience managing staff, developing future qualityleadersand building an organizational culture isrequired

• Ability to effectivelyoperatein a matrix environment and influence and interact with senior enterprise leaders and functional leaders on a regular basis isrequired

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.

You will learn and work 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. And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

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

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