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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 Principal, Medical Affairs role provides strategic medical/scientific support for the designated product platforms – integrating knowledge of business & functional priorities to address complex problems and non-standard situations. As a key contributor in a complex environment, this position works independently with minimal guidance, sharing expertise as they represent Medical Affairs on Innovation and New Product Development Teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive medical and scientific workstreams for assigned products and pipeline assets, with responsibility for execution and delivery

• Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical and pre-clinical studies to support product development, regulatory approval, and market adoption

• Translate medical strategy into actionable evidence generation plans, aligned to business and innovation priorities

• Partner with R&D tointegrate clinical insight into product development and design decisions

• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs toshape clinical and non-clinical evidence strategies supporting global submissions (e.g., IDE/PMA)

• Serve as theMedical Affairs representative on cross-functional teams, influencing decisions across Clinical Affairs, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Marketing

• Contribute toscientific exchange activities, including interactions with key opinion leaders, investigators, and external stakeholders

• Ensure alignment withrisk management and product safety considerations across the product lifecycle

• Driveevidence readiness and data generation strategies supporting both development and commercialization

Scope and Impact

• Functions as asenior individual contributor (no direct reports) with ownership of defined programs, products, or evidence portfolios

• Leads work independently, with minimal oversight, and is accountable for end-to-end execution of deliverables

• Influences cross-functional teams without formal authority

• Contributes to medical strategy development while focusing onexecution excellence and scientific leadership within scope

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, medical, or engineering disciplinerequired

• 4 years of relevant industry experience in medical deviceorbiotechnology

• Demonstrated experiencesupporting or owning clinical or pre-clinical studies (design through execution and analysis)

• Proven ability tooperate independently and manage complex projects with minimal supervision

• Strong understanding ofevidence generation in support of product development and regulatory pathways

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex scientific information clearly

• Experience inMedical Affairs with exposure to evidence strategy development

• Familiarity withRegulatory Affairs processes, includingFDA or global submission requirements
• Knowledge ofrisk management forand medical devicessafety principles

• Experience supporting or working withinNew Product Development (NPD) environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, MS)

Typical Backgrounds for Success in This Role

• Clinical Scientist / Clinical Research Scientist (medical device or pharma)

• Medical Affairs Specialist or Associate with strategy and evidence generation exposure

• Medical Science Liaison with involvement inNPD, innovation, or medical strategy

• Clinical Research roles with demonstratedstudy ownership and cross-functional collaboration

• Experience inscientific exchange, including KOL engagement or advisory board participation

• Experience managingexternal partners (e.g., CROs, investigators)

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.

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.

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