Specimen Management Associate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 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. As Assistant General Counsel, Specimen Management, you will operate as a strategic partner embedded in the business—advising executive leadership, shaping innovation, and driving the legal strategy for one of the most consequential and impactful businesses in the medical device industry. You’ll be a core member of our Global Law Group, reporting into the Associate General Counsel, Medical Essentials segment, and partnering across the organization to deliver sophisticated legal counsel at speed and scale. This role offers remarkable breadth: complex commercial agreements, new product launches, cutting-edge innovation programs, and strategic business counseling—all within a globally recognized industry leader.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic legal partner to senior business leaders across the business unit
• Draft, structure, and negotiate complex commercial agreements—including supply, distribution, licensing, collaboration, and strategic partnership deals
• Provide proactive legal counsel on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters, identifying risk and opportunity before they materialize
• Drive legal strategy for new product development and innovation programs, ensuring speed-to-market while managing risk intelligently
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters specific to the medical device industry, including product lifecycle and commercialization
• Support and advise on clinical trials
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including R&D, medical, regulatory, commercial operations, and finance to deliver integrated, business-aligned legal solutions
• Protect company interests while enabling growth, partnering with business leaders to find the “yes” in complex situations
• Contribute to the development of scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks that accelerate deal execution

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
• Significant experience in corporate and commercial/transactional law, with demonstrated expertise in complex agreement drafting and negotiation
• Deep knowledge of commercial contracts across multiple deal types—supply, distribution, licensing, collaboration, and strategic partnerships
• Experience advising and counseling business clients on a range of transactions, providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance
• Familiarity with the medical device or life sciences industry, including regulatory frameworks
• Proven track record as a hands‑on lawyer who can operate at both the strategic and tactical level
• Ability to manage multiple high‑stakes matters simultaneously in a fast‑paced, global environment

• Experience advising on clinical trials
• Prior in‑house experience at a Fortune 500 or large multinational company
• Background in supporting innovation, new product launches, or R&D‑driven business units future.

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. 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. 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. At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well‑being, development, and success through a performance‑based culture.

• Annual Bonus Potential
• Discretionary LTI
• Bonus Potential reimbursement of vehicle use/mileage
• Potential reimbursement of phone use
• Health and Well‑being Benefits
• Medical coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Hospital Care Insurance

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.

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Primary Work Location USA NJ - Franklin Lakes Additional Locations 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. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You." Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly pay ranges offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information $220,700.00 - $353,100.00 USD Annual

We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real‑life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. 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.