Staff Scientist II

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.

Responsibilities

• Participating in New Product Development projects team/Innovation and sustaining projects meetings as an SME, providing biocompatibility and other CPDT related inputs.
• Review and processing of change control submissions/change documentation.
• Serve as Sponsor Representative for biocompatibility and chemistry studies and contribute to design, execution, and interpretation of preclinical, biocompatibility, chemistry and toxicological evaluation programs for medical devices within BD.
• Author, Review and/or approve Biological Evaluation Plans and Biological Evaluation Reports to support regulatory filings such as 510(k), EU MDR and global submissions for BD products.
• Participation in AAMI ISO 10993 Standards Committees and other Industry consortia to represent CPDT Tox and provide inputs on behalf of BD.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in toxicology or a closely related field and a minimum of 8 years of pre-clinical medical device development experience OR Master’s degree in toxicology or a closely related field and a minimum of 5 years pre-clinical medical device development experience OR PhD Degree in toxicology or a closely related field and a minimum of 2 years pre-clinical medical device development experience years relevant experience or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience.
• Board certification in toxicology preferred (e.g., DABT, ERT)
• Experience in a GLP preclinical environment preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• A broad background in biology/biocompatibility, toxicology and analytical chemistry including familiarity with recent methodologies and evaluation techniques (i.e., ISO 10993 and related guidance).
• Must have excellent scientific written and verbal communication skills.

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.

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.