Strategic Initiatives Director

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Job ID R-547969 Category General Management Group Location United Arab Emirates Region APAC

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

Position Summary

The Director, Strategic Initiatives is responsible for leading the identification, development, and execution of high-impact critical initiatives that drive business growth, operational excellence, and transformation across the region and/or global function.

This role works closely with senior leadership to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans. It ensures alignment across commercial, operational, and functional groups. It delivers measurable outcomes within a sophisticated, matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Translate enterprise and regional strategy into executable initiatives and implementation roadmaps

• Define clear milestones, KPIs, and success measures aligned to business priorities

• Drive alignment between global strategy and regional execution

Transformation & Change Leadership

• Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives across commercial, operational, and digital domains

• Act as a change agent to drive adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working

• Ensure sustainability and scalability of implemented initiatives

Program & Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of pivotal initiatives end-to-end (from concept to execution)

• Establish governance frameworks, including tracking progress, risks, and dependencies

• Ensure delivery of initiatives on time, within scope, and delivering measurable impact

Business Analytics & Performance Insights

• Lead all aspects of the development and use of analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools

• Provide insights on business performance, trends, and improvement opportunities

• Support data-driven decision making across leadership teams

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Support financial planning processes including Annual Budget, Forecasts, and ASR cycles

• Supervise and evaluate financial impact of central initiatives

• Find opportunities for revenue growth, cost optimization, and efficiency improvements

Cross-functional Teamwork & Partner Management

• Partner with Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, HR, and other functions

• Influence senior partners and align priorities across regions

• Drive execution through teamwork in a matrix environment

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field)

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred

Experience

• Meaningful progressive experience in strategy, consulting, commercial operations, or transformation

• Proven experience leading sophisticated, cross-functional critical initiatives

• Experience working in global, matrixed organizations preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong critical thinking and execution capability

• Sophisticated analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong financial savvy and understanding of business drivers

• Excellent collaborator management and influencing skills

• Proven program and project management expertise

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Leadership Proficiencies (BD-style)

• Gets Results: Accountable for delivering measurable business outcomes

• Strategic Attitude: Translates vision into executable strategies

• Cultivates Collaboration: Works effectively across boundaries

• Influences & Communicates: Engages and aligns partners at all levels

• Manages Complexity: Navigates ambiguity and drives clarity

Key Performance Indicators.

• Execution and delivery of pivotal initiatives (timeline, scope, quality)

• Financial impact (revenue growth, cost savings, margin improvement)

• Adoption and sustainability of transformation programs

• Improvement in commercial and operational performance metrics.

Key Relationships

• President META and META Leadership Team

• Country General Managers

• Key customers, clinicians, KOLs, and strategic partners

• Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, HR

Additional Information

• Role requires travel across META markets.

• Position operates in a highly regulated healthcare environment with significant governance requirements.

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 visithttps://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

ARE Dubai - Middle East

Additional Locations

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