Senior Director, Healthcare Policy and Market Access, Specimen Management

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 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.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business Integration: o Align healthcare policy and market access initiatives with commercial goals, pipeline priorities, and innovation/growth targets. Serve as a strategic advisor to senior business leadership, translating policy risks and opportunities into actionable business strategies.
• Strategic Healthcare Policy Leadership: o Develop and deploy forward-looking healthcare policy strategies that anticipate global trends, regulatory shifts, and business imperatives. Deliver clear, actionable insights in partnership with the broader Public Affairs team to inform business decision-making.
• Market Access Advancement: o Shape and execute global access strategies that address payer dynamics, pricing pressures, and evolving value frameworks. Ensure alignment with product lifecycle planning and commercial strategy. Partner with Market Access teams globally to maintain, expand, and accelerate access to BD SM technologies. Oversee the development of payer value tools, HTA materials, and policy positions. Collaborate with Medical/Clinical Affairs, HEOR, and Marketing to guide evidence generation and sharpen economic value narratives.
• Global-Local Coordination: o Act as a strategic partner to commercial, marketing, and product development teams to embed policy and access considerations into go-to-market and launch plans. Drive global consistency while enabling tailored regional execution through close collaboration with international and regional Public Affairs teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement: o Strengthen relationships with key external stakeholders, including customer associations, professional societies, and patient advocacy organizations, to advance policy and access priorities. Enable strategic engagement across physician and patient-facing organizations critical to BD SM success.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP

• Effectively partner and collaborate as the SM business unit lead and as part of the broader BDX Policy and Market Access team
• Participation on Global Platform Leader forum/s
• Partner with Regional Marketing leaders to ensure / drive key strategic initiatives; collaborate with SM Leadership to coordinate SM-wide initiatives and drive execution
• Manage and optimize expense budgets to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team.
• Flexibility to travel within US to other BD locations and customer sites up to 50% of the time.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in public affairs, encompassing public policy, market access, and/or government relations within a multinational healthcare sector; MedTech or medical device experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record leading global policy shaping and payer engagement that deliver measurable business impact across global and U.S. markets.
• Deep expertise in U.S. healthcare policy and reimbursement, with a strong understanding of global health systems and access dynamics.
• Strategic and commercially minded leader with the ability to translate healthcare policy and access imperatives into business growth and innovation opportunities.
• Exceptional communicator and coalition-builder, skilled in navigating high-stakes policy environments and influencing diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing, collaborative teams across global and U.S. public affairs functions.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; degree in public policy, public health or related field is preferred.
• English fluency required; additional languages are an asset.

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.

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Required Skills Optional Skills . 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 rate 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 $230,300.00 - $368,500.00 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.