Director, Nurse Advancement

BD; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 192,000 - 307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Medical coverage

Health Savings Accounts

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Wellness resources

Job summary

BD is seeking a Director, Nurse Advancement to lead the enterprise nurse engagement strategy across the nursing career journey. The role requires developing and scaling education programs, curricula and certification pathways, while forging strategic partnerships with nursing schools, faculty and healthcare organizations to deliver measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities include enterprise strategy translation, governance, and performance measurement with cross-functional influence and a growth

Qualifications

• RN licence and advanced degree required (MSN/MBA/MHA or related).
• Doctorate strongly preferred (EdD, DNP, PhD or related).

Responsibilities

• Develop, launch and scaleBD’s enterprise nurse engagement strategy.
• Lead BD Clinical Learning programs including curriculum and training cohorts.
• Build partnerships with nursing schools, faculty, associations, and healthcare orgs.
• Governance, performance dashboards and measurable outcomes for programs.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical education

Strategic planning

Partnership building

Program design

Executive communication

Change management

Education

RN with MSN/MBA/MHA or related

Doctorate preferred (EdD/DNP/PhD)

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

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.

The Director, Nurse Advancement is a strategic nursing leader responsible for developing, launching, and scaling BD’s enterprise nurse engagement strategy across the nursing career journey. This role drives initiatives that strengthen nursing mindshare and expand customer value. Key responsibilities include establishing and executing enterprise nurse advancement strategies; designing and leading BD Clinical Learning programs, curriculum, certification pathways, and training cohorts; building strategic partnerships with nursing schools, faculty, professional associations, and healthcare organizations; and ensuring disciplined program deployment through governance, performance measurement, dashboards, and measurable outcomes.

The Director also serves as the voice of nursing within the organization, translating frontline nursing insights, workforce priorities, and customer needs into enterprise strategy, innovation priorities, workforce solutions, and sustainable business outcomes that advance both nursing practice and BD’s long‑term growth objectives.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enterprise nursing leadership and strategic foresight
• Executive presence, relationship building, and high‑impact communication
• Nursing education, curriculum strategy, and adult learning orientation
• Program design, deployment, governance, and performance measurement
• Cross‑functional influence and matrix leadership
• Customer‑centric innovation and co‑creation
• Ability to translate nursing voice into strategy, solutions, and measurable value
• Growth mindset, systems thinking, and ability to lead through ambiguity

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education & Credentials

• Registered Nurse (RN) and advanced degree (Master’s: MSN, MBA, MHA, or related field) required.
• Doctorate strongly preferred (EdD, DNP, PhD, or related field).

Experience Requirements

• 15+ years of progressively senior nursing, clinical, education, workforce, health‑system, or transformation leadership experience.
• 10+ years leading nursing professional development, clinical education, or large‑scale change initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience engaging nursing stakeholders across multiple career stages, including frontline, mid‑level leadership, and executives
• Proven ability to develop strategy, launch new programs, build external partnerships, and scale work through a matrixed organization.
• Experience translating clinical and workforce needs into measurable organizational, customer, or business outcomes.

Other Key Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 50% based on partner, customer, program, and business needs.
• Exceptional written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong project leadership, prioritization, organizational, and change‑management capability.
• Ability to represent BD with senior nursing, academic, health‑system, and industry stakeholders.

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.

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.

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:

• Annual Bonus
• Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
• Potential reimbursement of vehicle use/mileage
• Potential reimbursement of phone use
• 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
• Weight management programs
• Gastrointestinal health program
• Substance use management program
• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
• Retirement and Financial Well‑being
• BD 401(k) Plan
• BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Financial counseling
• Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
• Daily Pay
• College financial aid and application guidance
• Life Balance Programs
• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Group auto and home insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Discounts on products and services
• Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employer matching donation
• Workplace accommodations
• Other Life Balance Programs
• Adoption assistance
• Backup day care and eldercare
• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age‑related hormonal changes
• Leave Programs
• Bereavement leaves
• Military leave
• Personal leave
• Family and Medical Leave (FML)
• Jury and Witness Duty Leave

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 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.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

USA IL - Vernon Hills

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance‑based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs.

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.
174,800 - $314,700 - Annual Base + Incentive

Benefits may include:

• Health & Well‑being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.
• Retirement & Financial Well‑being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.
• Work‑Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.
• Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.

Additional details regarding benefits and well‑being programs can be found in Our Commitment to You.

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role’s specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

$192,000.00 - $307,200.00 USD Annual