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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.

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 amakerof possiblewith us.

Job Responsibilities:
Define and continuously evolve the global Quality training strategy in alignment with enterprise priorities, Quality objectives, and regulatory requirements.
Establish and maintain governance, processes, and controls to ensure compliant, effective, and inspection-ready training practices across the organization.
Translate GxP and regulatory requirements into clear, scalable training standards and expectations that enable consistent execution globally.
Lead the design and stewardship of learning programs that build capability, reinforce quality mindset, and strengthen accountability.
Ensure effective deployment and sustainment of learning solutions through strong governance, change management, and leadership engagement.
Partner across Quality, Regulatory, HR/L&D, Operations, and business teams to position training as a key enabler of quality excellence and risk reduction.
Define and monitor metrics to assess training compliance, effectiveness, and capability progression; use insights to drive decisions and continuous improvement.
Advance the Quality training ecosystem, including content lifecycle, delivery models, digital capabilities, and learner experience.
Provide oversight for training-related inspection readiness, audit support, and remediation of identified gaps.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on training strategy, capability maturity, and quality culture.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, education, organizational development, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Significant progressive experience in Quality, regulatory compliance, training, or related disciplines within a highly regulated medical technology, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare environment.
Strong knowledge of GxP requirements and compliant training practices within Quality systems.
Proven experience leading global training strategies, governance models, or Quality learning processes.
Demonstrated ability to set standards and drive consistent execution across complex, matrixed organizations.
Experience partnering with senior leaders to translate business and compliance needs into scalable learning solutions.
Strong analytical capability to assess training effectiveness and organizational impact using metrics and insights.
Experience leading change and driving adoption of processes, systems, and behaviors at scale.
Excellent communication and influencing skills across global and cross-functional stakeholders.
Knowledge and Skills:
Technical Competencies: Quality systems and compliant training governance; Training strategy and operating model design; Learning effectiveness and analytics; Continuous improvement and risk-based decision-making.
Leadership Competencies: Enterprise mindset and strategic leadership; Influencing in a global, matrixed environment; Change leadership and organizational effectiveness; Decision-making, prioritization, and accountability; Talent and capability development.
Behavioral Competencies: Collaborative and enterprise-oriented; Strong ownership and follow-through; Balances standardization with business needs.

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.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization's investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

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 visithttps://bd.com/careers

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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