Job Description Summary

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.

• Leads and manages complex scientific strategies that drive a comprehensive compilation of benchtop and preclinical evidence to support successful regulatory submissions, clinical trials, and product launches.
• Identifies and develops products and technologies to drive sustainable growth in the value of the Surgery new product portfolio.
• Supports sustaining engineering projects to address scientific challenges that arise for commercial biomaterial products.
• Applies expert knowledge in scientific/engineering theories to execute overall project assignments.
• Contributes significantly to projects in specialty through original/novel/innovative input.
• Conceptualizes, prioritizes, schedules and executes project deliverables.
• Identifies and creates strategic partnerships with external KOL physicians and scientists as needed to resolve scientific challenges.
• Maintains technical liaisons with collaborators within and outside the organization.
• Designs experiments and test protocols and executes and/or directs their execution.
• Interprets experimental results to determine appropriate course of action. Acts as a subject matter expert to the organization for testing scientific hypotheses and as a stimulus for the highest caliber of scientific rigor.
• Publishes and/or submits patent applications in area of expertise.
• Formulates and conducts systematic investigation of problem areas of considerable scope and complexity which must be approached through a series of complex and conceptually related studies.
• Provides technical consultation on the application of new technology to the business strategy.
• Interfaces with other departments and internal/external partners to facilitate product development and sustaining engineering.
• Completes assessments of programs in the Idea phase of the innovation process to evaluate their potential to drive strategic growth.
• Collaborates with R&D and Strategic Innovation leaders in the organization to contribute to the development of a long-term strategy to enter high-value clinical adjacencies that may justify a Biomaterials approach, including technology landscaping, market research and analyses, and needs finding.

• 6-10+ years medical device proven experience (post-doc inclusive).
• Advanced research-oriented degree(s) (Ph.D. essential) with technical depth in biomaterials, engineering, technology, or life sciences fields, with academic and research distinction.
• Demonstrated ability to apply innovative ways to technology and product development preferred
• Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact scholarly journals and podium presentations at highly regarded international conferences.
• Proficiency in scientific method, experimental design, data analysis, and results interpretation.
• Strong relationship-builder, with a consistent record of leading and collaborating in teams and across functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and social skills.
• Able to lead and excel in a highly matrixed and cross-functional environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and willing to take hands-on work.
• Capable of balancing multiple priorities and working under deadline pressure.