Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role Summary:

BD is seeking a visionary and technically adept Technology & Innovation Programs Leader to drive the development of early-career technologists, create and institutionalize innovation led collaboration opportunities with educational institutes to foster innovation across our global healthcare R&D ecosystem. This role will lead the Graduate/ Post Graduate/ PhD Engineers Training Program, Internship Programs, liaison with Business global stakeholders and external stakeholders to create project based collaborative opportunities at the TCI site, ensuring alignment with BD’s mission to advance the world of health.

The incumbent will play a pivotal role in onboarding hand-picked associates from premier institutes of eminence, nurturing their growth, and integrating them into BD’s innovation pipeline. This highly technical role demands a leader with a proven track record in driving innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic talent development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Early Career Technologists Program Leadership

• Lead the early Graduate/ Post Graduate/ Phd. Engineers Training Program/ TCI Technologists Training Program, delivering a structured, high-impact onboarding and development experience for campus and lateral hires.
• Collaborate with HR, Facilities, IT, and other enabling functions to ensure seamless onboarding and integration of early career technologists.
• Design learning journeys focused on healthcare technology, product development, and regulatory understanding for their career advancement

2. Strategic Collaboration & Opportunity Mapping

• Partner with global R&D, Technology, and Business Unit leaders to identify talent needs and innovation opportunities.
• Strategically align hiring based on the competencies of associates across Hardware, Software, and Information Technology domains.
• Identify unmet clinical and operational needs and channel them into innovation projects led by early-career technologists.

3. Innovation & Research Enablement

• Support the drafting and submission of research proposals in collaboration with internal teams and external academic/research institutions.
• Apply innovation tools and frameworks to mature ideas into viable healthcare solutions.
• Facilitate the integration of fresh talent into BD’s innovation pipeline, including digital health, diagnostics, medical devices, and life sciences.

4. University Relations & External Engagement

• Build and manage strategic relationships with top-tier universities and institutes of eminence.
• Drive campus engagement, project scoping, and intern conversion strategies aligned with BD’s innovation goals.
• Represent BD at academic forums, career fairs, and innovation summits.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s/ master’s degree in engineering, Healthcare Technology, or related field. PhD in Engineering is highly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in healthcare R&D, technology leadership, or early career talent development.
• Proven experience in leading innovation initiatives inline with business requirements.
• Strong understanding of healthcare innovation, product development lifecycle, and regulatory landscape.
• Experience in research proposal development, cross-functional collaboration and liasoning with external stakeholders like educational institutes.
• Familiarity with innovation tools (e.g., design thinking, TRIZ, stage-gate models) and technology incubation practices.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking & Execution in Healthcare Contexts
• Project Management & Operational Excellence
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Across Cultures
• Innovation & Problem Solving in Regulated Environments
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• University & External Partnership Management

Why Join BD?

At BD, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization that is transforming healthcare through innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare technology talent and contribute to solutions that improve lives globally.

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