Associate Director, International Strategy and Business Operations



 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 Relocation Assistance Available About the role:  The Associate Director for International Strategy and Business Operations is responsible for driving profitable growth through international strategic initiatives, ensuring efficient speed to market, and streamlining international business unit processes. The primary portfolio focus for this role is urinary incontinence (PureWick) but will have oversight of initiatives across the UCC portfolio.  This position will support the development and execution of UCC’s international strategy; working closely with regional commercial leaders to optimize and accelerate commercial performance. In addition, this position will develop the international roadmap for commercialization of PureWick; executing on priority regions (Canada, Germany, UK, Spain, Saudi Arabia, China, and Japan), addressing market barriers identified through cross-functional collaboration within the business unit. Key responsibilities include:   International Strategic Initiatives Advises and supports the execution of UCC’s international strategy; ensuring strategic initiatives are delivered on-time and at-scale. Manages the comprehensive project governance for cross-functional support to the international regions. Partners closely with global functional teams and regional leaders for alignment and execution of strategic priorities. Ensures timely responsiveness from global platforms for international region needs. Builds, communicates, and executes the roadmap for strategic initiatives to/with the international regions. Ensures product continuity by aligning with functional partners (supply chain, platform marketing, R&D, RAQA, etc.) on supply decisions, content needs, launch readiness, etc. Elevating Speed and Process Creates and governs new international process implementation across platform marketing, launch excellence, and operational delivery. Partners with the global platform product management team to ensure cross-functional support of New Product Development (NPD) releases, product support, and resource alignment. Maintains close communication with regional leaders, countries, and platform product marketers. Provides cross-functional engagement to ensure seamless execution in country (regulatory, quality, supply chain). Acts as lead in crisis management situations, ensuring optimized resource deployment and recovery.

You are a strategic and collaborative leader who thrives in a global, cross functional environment. You bring strong commercial and analytical acumen, a growth mindset, and a track record of driving results through influence, accountability, and partnership across cross-functional teams. Required education and experience Bachelor’s Degree At least 7 years’ experience in product management, strategic marketing, commercialization, program management, or related business leadership roles in medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare, life sciences, or another regulated industry. Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross functional initiatives across multiple geographies and stakeholder groups within a matrixed global organization. Experience partnering with commercial, marketing, operations, supply chain, regulatory, quality, R&D, and regional teams to drive business objectives. Proven experience supporting new product development, product launches, commercialization, or lifecycle management initiatives. Strong strategic planning and execution skills with the ability to translate business