Business Operations Manager - Global Agency Accounts

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as the operational lead and trusted advisor supporting the Global Agency Accounts organization.
• Act as the central coordination point across global health agencies, donors, procurement organizations, NGOs, and strategic partners.
• Drive execution of strategic priorities by translating business objectives into actionable operational plans.
• Lead annual business planning, forecasting, performance reviews, and organizational goal tracking.
• Manage visibility across opportunities, tenders, contracts, partnerships, and funding initiatives.
• Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, reporting tools, and business performance metrics.
• Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead complex cross-functional initiatives involving Commercial, Finance, Legal, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Regional teams.
• Design and optimize scalable processes, governance frameworks, and operational models to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement, digital transformation, and business system optimization while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, International Development, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in business operations, commercial operations, strategy, consulting, program management, or global health operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing operating models, governance frameworks, and performance management systems.
• Proven success leading complex cross-functional initiatives within a global matrix organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to transform data into actionable business insights.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, Power BI, business intelligence, reporting, and performance-tracking tools.
• Experience building dashboards, KPIs, forecasting models, and executive-level reporting.
• Excellent project, portfolio, stakeholder, and change management capabilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with experience influencing senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
• Preferred: Master's degree (MBA, MPH, MHA), experience in healthcare, medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, or global health organizations, and familiarity with global donors, procurement agencies, NGOs, CRM/ERP systems, and business transformation initiatives.

Travel: Up to 10% travel required

Base salary €58.000 to €90.000 + variable pay + benefits

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in  Europe, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment”  

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

FRA Grenoble

Additional Locations

CHE Eysins - Business Park Terre-Bonne

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Salary Range Information

€58,000.00 - €92,800.00 EUR Annual

About Us

BD is a leading global medical technology company that creates medical technology, devices and laboratory equipment for a variety of needs across the healthcare continuum. At BD, we are looking for candidates who possess passion, innovative solutions and a commitment to our one mission of improving access to groundbreaking medical and biotechnology services for people near and far, delivering state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge research in the battle to fight and cure infectious diseases. With a global reach that extends across 50 countries worldwide, our network of professionals collaborates on effective measures to deliver enhanced patient quality such as lower health care delivery costs, improved health care and safety, and expanded health care for all. Join our company and see how you can become a part of one global mission to make a difference in human health.