Job Description Summary

BD is seeking a transformative and execution focused leader to serve as Vice President of R&D for its $2B+ Advanced Access Devices (AAD) and Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) portfolio. This global role will lead global R&D teams driving innovation, executional excellence, and customer-centric product development to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

This role reports directly to the Vice President of R&D for Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) and is a key member of the MDS R&D Leadership Team, contributing to strategic decision-making and cross-platform innovation initiatives. This role will partner with Business Unit and Functional Leaders to ensure seamless integration of AAD and PIVC technologies into MDS. The ideal candidate will be both a strategic thinker and hands-on leader, capable of inspiring teams, delivering results, and building a high-performing, future-ready organization.

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.

Opportunity: VP R&D Advanced Access Devices (AAD) and Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVC)

Segment: BD Medical

Business: Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS)

Mandatory Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (4 days per week min) – relocation assistance provided.

Reporting: This VP role will report to the WW Vice President R&D, Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS), Tesh Elavia. 

Member of the MDS R&D Leadership Team

BD at a glance

BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. BD helps customers enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety, and expand access to health care.

BD currently consists of three segments: BD Medical ($10.07B), BD Interventional ($4.98B) and BD Life Sciences ($5.19B)

• In Q1 2026 the BD Life Sciences segment will officially combine with Waters Corporation. BD will continue to operate under its existing segment structure while we also take actions to advance our New BD strategy and structure over time, which will be organized around four segments: BD Interventional, Connected Care, Medical Essentials and BioPharma Systems.

• BD’s Medical Segment and its respective AAD and PIVC platforms will join the soon to be created Medical Essentials Segment in FY 2026.

Key BD Facts (FY’24)

$20.2B Revenue

40B+ devices made annually

190+ countries served

$1B+ annual R&D investment and five global enterprise R&D centers of excellence

Our values: We do what is right; We thrive on innovation and demand quality; We are accountable; We learn and improve every day; We help each other be great.

BD Medical Segment

Our product areas serve as a bellwether on where the future of healthcare is going. Today’s top health trends are centered around the belief that care delivery should be simpler, safer, and more efficient – and we play a key role in addressing them. Across our three business units, our products are transforming medication preparation and administration, revolutionizing medication management through high-technology solutions and enabling the delivery of life-saving drugs to patients.

BD Medical represents the linchpin of BD’s storied 128-year history. The BD that we know today began in 1897 with a single syringe – starting a meaningful legacy of ushering in technical innovations that continuously improved medication delivery and management.

BD Medical’s three worldwide businesses (current BD):

Pharmaceutical Systems (PS): Enabling our customers’ success with high quality and innovative drug delivery solutions that improve patient quality of life around the world. 

Medication Management Solutions (MMS): Advancing medication management through automated, connected technologies across the full care continuum—aligning caregivers with patient needs and informing clinical care as patient conditions evolve.

Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS): Advancing medication delivery to improve the patient experience, better support healthcare workers and standardize processes across care settings. 

Four major platforms of MDS: Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVC), Advanced Access Devices (AAD), Medication Delivery and Vascular Care Solutions, and Infusion Preparatory & Delivery

Notable products in PIVC:

Conventional straight and ported catheters; Safety straight and ported catheters; conventional closed catheter systems; safety closed catheter systems; guidewire-assisted intravascular catheters; needle-free blood collection.

• PIVC has approximately $1 billion in revenue.

Notable products in AAD:

Peripherally inserted central catheters; Acute dialysis catheters; Acute central venous catheters; Midline catheters; Port access; Intraosseous devices; Ultrasound systems; Catheter and needle guidance technologies

• AAD has approximately $1 billion in annual revenue.

Position Summary:

BD is seeking a transformative and execution focused leader to serve as Vice President of R&D for its 2B+ Advanced Access Devices (AAD) and Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) portfolio. This global role will lead global R&D teams driving innovation, executional excellence, and customer-centric product development to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

This role reports directly to the Vice President of R&D for Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) and is a key member of the MDS R&D Leadership Team, contributing to strategic decision-making and cross-platform innovation initiatives. This role will partner with Business Unit and Functional Leaders to ensure seamless integration of AAD and PIVC technologies into MDS. The ideal candidate will be both a strategic thinker and hands-on leader, capable of inspiring teams, delivering results, and building a high-performing, future-ready organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Leadership:

• Define and communicate a compelling, patient-centered vision that aligns with BD’s mission to advance the world of health.

• Lead and align global R&D teams fostering a culture of collaborative execution across geographies.

Executional Rigor in NPD:

• Oversee the full product development lifecycle, from concept through commercialization. Ensuring technical rigor, process discipline, and cross-functional alignment.

• Champion the Global Product Development System (GPDS) and drive and an execution excellence mindset

• Partner in innovation pipeline development, including early-stage concept development, technology scouting, and advanced development

• Leverage digital technologies, data analytics, and AI/ML where applicable to enhance product performance and clinical outcomes.

Customer Centric Innovation:

• Build and sustain a robust innovation pipeline for the Advanced Access Devices and PIVC platforms.

• Identify unmet clinical needs, emerging technologies, and market opportunities to shape BD’s long-term innovation strategy

• Focus on truly engaging and visiting our customers to inform innovation and product development integrating diverse perspectives, clinical insights, and market intelligence.

Product Lifecycle Management:

• Own and oversee the full product lifecycle—from concept through development, launch, post-market support, and end-of-life

• Ensure alignment with customer needs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives throughout the lifecycle.

Change Leadership:

• Act as a change agent, driving transformation and agility within the R&D organization.

• Inspire teams to challenge the status quo and embrace bold innovation

Talent Strategy:

• Attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent across global sites. Build a strong leadership pipeline and technical bench through mentorship, career development, and a compelling employee value proposition.

Culture Building:

• Cultivate a high-performing, inclusive team culture rooted in transparency, collaboration, accountability, and a relentless drive for results.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Operations, Quality, Finance, Legal and other functions as needed to ensure seamless product development, clinical validation, and global commercialization.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field (PhD or Master’s preferred)

• 15+ years of progressive experience in medical device R&D, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

• Proven success in leading transformational initiatives and building high-performing, mission-driven teams

• Experience managing global teams and navigating cross-cultural collaboration.

• Deep understanding of vascular access technologies, infusion therapy, and related clinical environments

• Previous experience with heavy consumable/disposable medical devices.

• Strong grasp of global regulatory requirements and design control processes.

• Customer mindset (can provided examples of leveraging field insights)

• Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience, at scale, with catheter technologies, infusion systems, or vascular access platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to lead in matrixed, global organizations.

• Track record of delivering customer-centric innovations that drive market growth.

• Passion for talent development and organizational health.

BD Critical Leadership Capabilities

Collaborating and Influencing; Leading People; Strategic Thinking; Driving Results; Desired Outcomes

Fundamental Personal Characteristics

Lives BD’s values; Agile learner; Strong, demonstrated business ethics; Servant leader

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. 

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.

You will work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

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.

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.

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