Manager, Commercial Innovation and Launch Excellence
About The Position
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. 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 Summary: The Manager, Commercial Innovation & Launch Excellence plays a critical role in supporting global new product development (NPD) programs by driving commercial rigor, launch excellence, and portfolio management from early innovation through post‑launch execution. This individual will drive successful product launches by ensuring they are well‑governed, market‑ready, and scalable. Partnering closely with Product Managers and Regional Marketing teams, they will function as the commercial center of excellence - enhancing consistency, accelerating speed to market, and strengthening execution across global launches. They will also build and maintain a robust, prioritized product innovation pipeline that supports the core business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field).
- 3–5 years in global marketing, commercialization, launch excellence, or commercial operations.
- Experience supporting new product launches and development at global/regional levels.
- Experience in market modeling, forecasting, and analytics.
- Able to travel globally (~25%).
- Commercial Excellence & Launch Readiness : Strong understanding of go to market fundamentals and launch execution.
- Analytical & Strategic Thinking : Ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear, decision ready recommendations.
- Influence Without Authority : Proven ability to lead through collaboration in matrix organizations.
- Program & Portfolio Management : Strong organizational skills across multiple initiatives.
- Communication : Clear, concise written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset : Ability to identify gaps and drive scalable solutions.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Oncology portfolio preferred (Drainage portfolio experience a plus).
Responsibilities
- Lead launch readiness activities for both new product innovation and the introduction of existing products into new markets or regions, ensuring alignment across Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Medical, and Operations.
- Drive launch cadence management, milestone tracking, and risk identification across multiple concurrent programs.
- Coordinate commercial readiness inputs for phase‑gate, launch readiness, and post‑launch reviews.
- Ensure consistent application of launch excellence frameworks, tools, and KPIs across regions.
- Support post‑launch performance monitoring and transition into lifecycle management.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the core product innovation funnel, from early concept through commercialization.
- Partnering with Product Management, R&D, and Leadership to: Prioritize initiatives based on market trends, competitive dynamics, internal capabilities, strategic fit, value creation, and execution readiness.
- Support portfolio sequencing, resourcing, and investment decisions.
- Build financial market models - including market opportunity models and revenue forecasts
- Enable structured portfolio reviews using market insights, financial assumptions/market models, and risk assessments.
- Track portfolio health and progress to support leadership visibility and decision making.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
