Staff Scientist, R&D

Becton Dickinson; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) seeks a regional scientific expert to lead assessments and strategic development in injection science and drug-delivery technologies. You will work across Greater Asia with Technical Services, R&D, and marketing to translate customer needs into technical requirements and to help advance large-volume subcutaneous delivery initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical and preclinical teams, publishing scientific work, and representing BD at

Qualifications

• PhD preferred; Master’s accepted in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Biotechnology, or related disciplines.
• 5-8 years of experience with a PhD or 10-12 years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience with drug delivery systems such as prefilled syringes, autoinjectors, and wearable injectors.
• Experience in pre-clinical and/or clinical drug delivery research and model development is preferred.
• Languages: Fluent English and Mandarin (spoken and written) to liaise with stakeholders in China.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a regional subject matter expert in injection science and physiology, drug-device combination products, drug delivery systems, and primary packaging technologies.
• Lead scientific assessments and feasibility evaluations for new drug delivery concepts, emerging technologies, and innovative customer opportunities.
• Support development of regional innovation strategies aligned with key growth areas including biologics, biosimilars, GLP-1 therapies, vaccines, high-concentration formulations, and large-volume subcutaneous delivery.
• Contribute to invention disclosures, patents, publications, and scientific presentations that strengthen BD's thought leadership position.
• Support evaluation of novel technologies, partnership opportunities, and external innovation initiatives.
• Engage with pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers during early-stage development programs and scientific discussions on device selection, injection feasibility, and delivery performance.
• Translate customer needs into technical and scientific requirements including device, formulation, and bench/preclinical/clinical study design recommendations.
• Support early-stage (preclinical) through clinical development discussions for large-volume and complex injections.
• Provide scientific input on drug-device combination strategy, platform selection, formulation-device interactions, and technology roadmaps.
• Partner with Technical Services teams to ensure smooth transition from early-stage development activities into commercial support phases.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Services teams across Greater Asia to ensure alignment of customer support activities and effective transfer of technical knowledge.
• Work with Global R&D & BDTI to identify opportunities for regional technology development and adaptation.
• Partner with Marketing and Commercial teams to support strategic customer opportunities through scientific expertise.
• Leverage regional testing capabilities to support early feasibility assessments and technology evaluation activities.
• Represent BD at scientific conferences, industry forums, workshops, and customer events.
• Develop and deliver scientific training materials for internal stakeholders.
• Support publication of scientific studies, posters, and technical papers.
• Foster scientific knowledge sharing across the Greater Asia organization.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific curiosity

Education

PhD preferred

Master’s degree accepted

Tools

Drug delivery systems

Prefilled syringes

Autoinjectors

Wearable injectors

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a regional subject matter expert in injection science and physiology, drug‑device combination products, drug delivery systems, and primary packaging technologies.

Lead scientific assessments and feasibility evaluations for new drug delivery concepts, emerging technologies, and innovative customer opportunities.

Support development of regional innovation strategies aligned with key growth areas including biologics, biosimilars, GLP‑1 therapies, vaccines, high‑concentration formulations, and large‑volume subcutaneous delivery.

Contribute to invention disclosures, patents, publications, and scientific presentations that strengthen BD's thought leadership position.

Support evaluation of novel technologies, partnership opportunities, and external innovation initiatives.

Engage with pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers during early‑stage development programs and scientific discussions on device selection, injection feasibility, and delivery performance.

Translate customer needs into technical and scientific requirements including device, formulation, and bench/preclinical/clinical study design recommendations.

Support early‑stage (preclinical) through clinical development discussions for large‑volume and complex injections.

Provide scientific input on drug‑device combination strategy, platform selection, formulation‑device interactions, and technology roadmaps.

Partner with Technical Services teams to ensure smooth transition from early‑stage development activities into commercial support phases.

Collaborate closely with Technical Services teams across Greater Asia to ensure alignment of customer support activities and effective transfer of technical knowledge.

Work with Global R&D & BDTI to identify opportunities for regional technology development and adaptation.

Partner with Marketing and Commercial teams to support strategic customer opportunities through scientific expertise.

Leverage regional testing capabilities to support early feasibility assessments and technology evaluation activities.

Represent BD at scientific conferences, industry forums, workshops, and customer events.

Develop and deliver scientific training materials for internal stakeholders.

Support publication of scientific studies, posters, and technical papers.

Foster scientific knowledge sharing across the Greater Asia organization.

Requirements

Travel: 50 to 75%

Languages: Fluent in English and Mandarin (spoken and written to liaise with stakeholders in China).

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage external stakeholders.

Education: PhD preferred; Master's degree accepted in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Biotechnology, or related disciplines.

• Experience: 5-8 years of relevant experience with a PhD or 10-12 years with a Master's degree.
• Experience working with drug delivery systems such as prefilled syringes, autoinjectors, and wearable injectors.
• Experience in pre‑clinical and/or clinical drug delivery research and model development is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Prefilled syringes
• Autoinjectors
• Wearable injectors
• Subcutaneous delivery systems
• Drug‑device combination products
• Primary packaging systems
• Container‑closure systems
• Drug‑material compatibility
• Stability considerations
• Fill & finish manufacturing processes
• Regulatory and industry standards related to combination products and injectable drug delivery systems

Competencies

• Strong scientific curiosity and innovation mindset.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and geographies.
• Ability to effectively balance customer‑facing scientific activities with internal R&D priorities.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.