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Join BD as an Associate Director Field Assurance in Warwick, USA, leading the Surgery Business Unit's complaint handling and medical device reporting processes. This is a full-time hybrid role requiring a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week, offering an opportunity to drive quality and regulatory compliance within a global medical technology leader.

Requirements

  • B.S. degree in Engineering, Science, Biology, Business Administration, or equivalent (advanced degree preferred).
  • 5+ years of related experience managing complaint handling in medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industries.
  • Supervisory or management experience required.
  • Strong working knowledge of medical device terminology and industry regulatory requirements.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Regulatory compliance and reporting: Manage complaint handling and medical device reporting across the Surgery Business Unit to ensure adherence to external regulations and internal standards.
  • Team leadership and development: Supervise Field Assurance resources, guide staff training, and manage performance to achieve departmental goals.
  • Continuous improvement: Drive business unit and corporate-wide complaint handling improvement initiatives and escalate significant product or operational issues.
  • Audit and liaison support: Provide subject matter expertise for internal and external audits and act as a liaison with regulatory agencies.
  • Potential transition routes: People from Quality Assurance Manager or Regulatory Affairs Manager roles may bring strong compliance and leadership skills, alongside meeting the medical device industry background requirements.

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

Under the leadership of the Sr. Director Quality Management System, the Assoc. Director Field Assurance will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Field Assurance resources and activities within the Quality Assurance function.

  • Responsible for the leadership and supervision of the complaint handling and medical device reporting processes across the Surgery Business Unit to ensure timeliness, consistency and compliance to internal standards/procedures and applicable external, industry regulations/standards.
  • Responsible for business unit and corporate-wide complaint handling central function continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Escalate significant events, trends, potential quality issue and personnel issues as needed to ensure actions are taken to address both operational and product performance quality issues.
  • Provide guidance and training to staff, drives organizational development, assists staff in attaining career goals and motivates individuals to achieve results.
  • Manage performance of staff and provide fair, accurate and timely feedback.
  • Manages and presents analysis of complaint handling operational and product performance in various management and post market surveillance reviews.
  • Provide complaint handling and regulatory reporting subject matter expertise in support of internal and external audit activities.
  • May serve as liaison between the company and various regulatory agencies (i.e. audits, additional information request inquiries, etc.)
  • Ensure personal and staff training is completed by established due dates. Maintain staff training matrix.
  • Maintain and adhere to departmental processes and systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Support and manage annual budget for the areas of responsibility.

Education and Experience:

  • B.S. degree, Engineering, Science, Biology, Business Administration or equivalent degree. with advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years related experience in managing complaint handling in the medical device, pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
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BD

Associate Director Field Assurance

Warwick, Rhode Island
On-site
  • Supervisory/management experience.
  • Knowledge and Skills:

    • Strong working knowledge of medical device terminology as well as anatomical and physiological terminology.
    • Strong working knowledge of medical device industry and regulatory requirements.
    • Strong proficiency in common computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
    • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, problem solving and applied thinking skills.

    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?

    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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

    We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

    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 RI - Warwick

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