BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP), Senior Engineer

BD; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Health Savings Accounts

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

BD, a global medical technology leader, offers the Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP), a multi-location, three-rotation pathway designed to build technical depth and leadership capabilities. Rotations span BD sites including Durham, RTP, and more, with tailored mentorship from senior R&D leaders.

Eligible candidates hold a PhD and have strong leadership, academic distinction, and research credentials; willingness to relocate for two assignments is required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. graduate (or anticipated defense within 1 year) in engineering, technology, or science fields.
• Early-stage career (no more than 3 combined years of STEM industry or academic experience outside the pursuit of a degree).
• Significant leadership experience demonstrated in technical, academic, organizational, and personal focus.
• Proven academic and research distinction.
• Experience in or interest in the medical technology or healthcare industries.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to two different geographic locations for at least two out of the three assignments.
• This position is designated as "In-office" and associates are expected to be on-site.

Responsibilities

• Participate in three progressively challenging rotations across BD locations.
• Develop technical depth, leadership abilities, cross-functional skills, and business acumen.
• Collaborate with senior R&D leaders and mentors to shape your career path.
• Contribute to designing and implementing innovations in medical devices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Academic distinction

Research experience

Medical technology interest

Relocation willingness

Education

Ph.D. degree

Defense within 1 year anticipated

Job description

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.

Job Description

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 tailored to associate interests, and 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.

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

Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET https://bd.yello.co/app/collect/event/UqSLWat61QKt5O-fqkf73Q

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET https://bd.yello.co/app/collect/event/-QbDl9-CbVcNparDXEed5g

Applications will close on Friday, October 23th at 11:59 p.m. EST. Candidates will hear back about the next steps within three weeks of the application closing date. Final offers will be made in January, with positions beginning from 3 – 12 months after accepting the final offer. Contact [e-mail] with any questions.

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 technological 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); Research Triangle Park and Durham, NC; San Diego, CA; Brea, CA; Louisville, CO; Irvine, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Vernon Hills, IL; Tempe, AZ; Warwick, RI; and Covington, GA.

Example assignments include:

• Designing and developing product components for drug delivery systems, surgical devices, or advanced patient monitoring solutions.
• Researching and implementing novel technologies that enable the invention of new medical devices or therapies.
• Hunting for new opportunities, synthesizing ideas into innovation, and selecting innovations for the greatest impact.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. graduate (or anticipated defense within 1 year of application date) with technical depth in engineering, technology, or science fields; for example, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical science, cell biology, computer science, data science, and related fields
• Early-stage career (no more than 3 combined years of STEM industry or academic experience outside the pursuit of a degree, before or after PhD completion)
• Significant leadership experience demonstrated in areas of technical, academic, organizational, and personal focus
• Proven academic and research distinction
• Experience in or interest in the medical technology or healthcare industries
• Willingness and ability to relocate to two different geographic locations for at least two out of the three assignments
• This position is designated as "In-office" and associates are expected to be on-site.

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.

Application Requirements:

1. Cover letter

Tip: Consider detailing interest in the program, relevant technical/leadership experience, and motivations that make you a strong fit (why TLDP?). This is an opportunity to introduce yourself and provide detail beyond the resume.

2. Resume (2 pages maximum)

Tip: Consider detailing technical and leadership experience.

Tip: Strong resumes highlight and quantify achievements and impact.

Cover letter and resume should be combined and submitted as one document.

Any application that does not fully adhere to the submission requirements will be excluded from additional review.

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well‑being, development, and success through a performance‑based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:

Health and Well‑being Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Hospital Care Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑term disability coverage
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Long‑term care with life insurance

Other Well‑being Resources

• Anxiety management program
• Wellness incentives
• Sleep improvement program
• Diabetes management program
• Virtual physical therapy
• Emotional/mental health support programs