Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Pricing Strategy & Execution

• Develop and own the global pricing strategy across the Waters Biosciences division, aligned with enterprise pricing principles and business objectives.
• Translate enterprise monetization goals into division‑level pricing actions and roadmaps.
• Drive initiatives that improve price realization, margin expansion, and revenue quality.
• Partner with regional pricing leaders to ensure consistent, disciplined execution across markets.

Pricing Governance & Enterprise Alignment

• Establish and lead global pricing governance, including guardrails, approval authorities, escalation paths, and compliance.
• Partner with the Enterprise Pricing Leader to align on strategy, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Represent the division in enterprise pricing councils and cross‑functional governance forums.

Price Adjustment & List Price Optimization

• Lead global list price optimization, including annual price increase planning and execution.
• Develop segmentation frameworks across products, customer groups, and regions.
• Monitor realization and adjust strategy to ensure pricing and profitability targets are met.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Pricing

• Own pricing strategy for all new product launches within the division.
• Develop value‑based pricing models aligned with product positioning and customer value drivers.
• Embed pricing in stage‑gate processes in partnership with Product Management and Marketing.

Deal Strategy & Commercial Support

• Provide pricing guidance on complex, strategic, or high‑value deals.
• Partner with regional pricing teams to support deal structuring, bundling, and discount governance.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise guardrails and division profitability targets.

Pricing Performance Management & Analytics

• Lead global pricing performance management, including analysis of price realization, discounting behavior, margin impact, and competitive dynamics.
• Partner with the Enterprise Pricing Data Center to develop dashboards and analytics that enable transparency and accountability.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and action plans to improve performance.

Market & Competitive Insights

• Monitor global market and competitive pricing trends.
• Incorporate insights into pricing strategy to balance value capture with competitiveness.
• Conduct scenario modeling and financial impact assessments to inform pricing decisions.

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Commercial, Sales Operations, and Finance to align pricing with go‑to‑market strategy.
• Act as a global subject matter expert, sharing best practices, pricing methodologies, and strategic insights.
• Lead the global pricing committee and drive cross‑regional alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8–12+ years of experience in pricing, strategy, commercial operations, or finance within complex B2B or life sciences environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading global pricing initiatives, governance, or transformation programs.
• Proven track record of improving price realization, margin, or EBIT through pricing actions.
• Strong command of pricing analytics, value‑based pricing, discount management, and BI tools.
• Excellent financial acumen, including P&L understanding and profitability modeling.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and global stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
• Experience with pricing, contracting, or deal management tools (e.g., CPQ, pricing software) is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Advanced analytical and quantitative capabilities
• Effective influencer across global, matrixed teams
• Executive‑level communication and presentation skills
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management
• Ability to balance long‑term strategy with operational execution

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Vice President, Finance Waters Biosciences
• Key Interfaces:
  • Enterprise Pricing Leader & Data Center
  • Regional Pricing Leaders
  • Waters Biosciences Division SVP & Leadership Team
  • Product Management, Marketing, Commercial, and Finance teams

Position Impact

The Global Pricing Director plays a critical role in driving sustainable price realization, strengthening competitive position, and enabling long‑range profitable growth. By institutionalizing pricing discipline and providing strategic monetization leadership, this role materially contributes to the division’s overall financial performance and value creation.

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

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Primary Work Location

USA CA - Milpitas 135

Additional Locations

USA CA - San Diego (BDB)

Work Shift

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Salary Range Information

$169,700.00 - $305,700.00 USD Annual