Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Globalization (Change Management)

1000 Becton, Dickinson and Company; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Potential

Health and Well-being Benefits

BD 401(k) Plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company seeks a Regulatory Affairs Strategist, Globalization to drive worldwide regulatory strategies across BU, Regional and Central teams.

You will partner with Business Units and Regional Regulatory leaders to enable aligned execution of regulatory practices, balancing global processes with local regulatory needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or technology discipline is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Compliance, Product Stewardship, or related regulated function.
• Experience in regulated industries (medical device, pharma, biotech, diagnostics, healthcare, consumer products) is preferred.
• Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and conveying impacts to stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to translate complex regulatory information into business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized regulatory governance for change management, release, and restrictions.
• Interpret global regulatory requirements and provide guidance to Business Units and Regions for compliant growth and market access.
• Develop and standardize regulatory releases and restrictions for consistency and scalability across regions.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Global/regional coordination

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering/technology

Master’s degree in business/management/technology (preferred)

Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC)

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

The Regulatory Affairs Strategist, Globalization is responsible implementation worldwide regulatory affairs strategies and practices related to their assigned area of focus and expertise across BU, Regional and Central teams. Act as a strategic partner to Business Units and Regional Regulatory leaders, enabling aligned execution of assigned business practices through tools, processes, and best- practice sharing. The role requires an understanding of the Regulatory function related to their area of focus and its associated activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized regulatory governance related to the regulatory change management, release, and restriction process.
• Able to interpret global regulatory requirements, ensuring timely insight and clear guidance to Business Units and Regions to enable compliant growth and market access.
• Help to develop and standardize regulatory releases and restrictions, driving consistency, efficiency, and scalability across regions while allowing appropriate flexibility to meet local regulatory needs.
• Act as a partner to Business Units and Regional Regulatory leaders, enabling implementation of global processes related to releases and restrictions.
• Coordinates and networks across Business Units, Regions, Central RA related to releases and restrictions, and helps to identify areas for improvement.
• Works across regulatory affairs teams to identify common pain points and potential solutions.
• Stays apprised of global regulatory policy topics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or technology discipline required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Compliance, Product Stewardship, or a related regulated function.
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance activities in a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, healthcare, consumer products, or similar).
• Experience interpreting and applying regulatory requirements and communicating impacts to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory information into clear business guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a global, matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, management, or technology related field preferred.
• Experienced in both Business and Regional roles.
• Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC).
• Experience with regulatory change management, product releases, restrictions, market access, or lifecycle management processes.
• Experience supporting globalization initiatives, regulatory harmonization efforts, or process standardization projects.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across Business Units, Regions, and Corporate functions without direct authority.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Potential
• Discretionary LTI Bonus
• 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?

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. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

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.

Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

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 or hourly rate ranges

Salary Range Information $87,200.00 - $139,500.00 USD Annual

We are the makers of possible. 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.