Job Description

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.

Our vision for the Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) at BD

The Technology Leadership Development Program’s (TLDP) vision is to develop future leaders in BD’s R&D organization by providing TLDP associates with broad and deep technical assignments across BD.

The program consists of three progressively more challenging assignments (1.5 - 2 years each) spanning multiple businesses and BD locations. These assignments are designed to strengthen technical depth and leadership skills.

A personalized and dynamic career path is sculpted for each TLDP associate based on your personal skills and interests, with the mentorship of senior R&D leaders.

About the program:

As a member of the TLDP, your rotational assignments will:

• Be custom-designed and guided with your input, resulting in a fluid, flexible, and dynamic career development experience.
• Focus on developing technical strength, leadership abilities, cross-functional skills, and business acuity.
• Provide opportunities outside of your domain expertise and build breadth through exposure to different technology fields, phases of product development, and job functions.
• Accelerate career growth in technology-based roles through learning the business and maximizing opportunities to exhibit servant leadership and strong technical skills.
• Span multiple locations and BD businesses within key research and development facilities located in the following cities: Franklin Lakes, NJ (Headquarters); Sparks, MD; Research Triangle Park and Durham, NC; San Diego, CA; San Jose, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Vernon Hills, IL; Tempe, AZ; Warwick, RI; and Covington, GA.

Example assignments include:

• Designing and developing product components in drug delivery systems, surgical devices, or high-tech diagnostics.
• Contributing to developing a novel material technology that enables the invention of new medical devices or therapies.
• Software development for new technologies that enable better and faster disease diagnosis.
• Hunt for new opportunities, synthesize ideas into innovation and select innovations for the greatest impact.

About you:

• Outstanding Ph.D. graduate (or anticipated defense within 1 year of application date) with technical depth in engineering, technology, or sciences fields; for example, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, computer science, data science, and related fields
• Significant demonstrated leadership experience in areas of technical, academic, organizational, and personal
• Proven academic and research distinction
• Experience in or interest in the medical technologies, healthcare, or life sciences industries
• Early-stage career (no more than 3 years of STEM industry or academic experience outside the pursuit of a degree)
• Willingness and ability to relocate to different geographic locations for at least two out of the three assignments

In order to qualify for this position, applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We cannot sponsor or take over employment visa sponsorship at this time.

Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about the TLDP! Register here:

September 12, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST https://tinyurl.com/266yeat2

September 18, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST https://tinyurl.com/24c4k7j2

September 24, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST https://tinyurl.com/23t2e8rh

Applications will close on September 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PST. Candidates will hear back about the next steps within three weeks of the application closing date. Contact TLDP_Recruiters@bd.com with any questions.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

Primary Work Location

USA NC - Research Triangle Park

Additional Locations

USA AZ - Tempe Headquarters, USA CA - Milpitas 135, USA CA - San Diego (BDB), USA GA - Covington BMD, USA IL - Vernon Hills, USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle, USA NC - Durham - Roche Drive, USA NJ - Franklin Lakes, USA UT - Salt Lake City

Work Shift

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates-their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You .

Salary ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and actual work location. Salary ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information
$90,000.00 - $148,400.00

BD is a Fortune 500 global medical technology company headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, with offices in more than 50 countries. The company operates three business segments: BD Medical, BD Life Sciences and BD Interventional. 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 the design and engineering, to the manufacturing and the marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.