Assistant General Counsel, Commercial - Specimen Management

Assistant General Counsel, Specimen Management

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 usfrom design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per yearto 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 businessadvising 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 counselingall within a globally recognized industry leader.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic legal partner to senior business leaders across the business unit
• Draft, structure, and negotiate complex commercial agreementsincluding 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 teamsincluding R&D, medical, regulatory, commercial operations, and financeto 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

Qualifications: Required Qualifications

• 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 typessupply, 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:

• 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
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Long-term care with life insurance

Other Well-being Resources

• Anxiety management program
• Wellness incentives
• Sleep improvement program
• Diabetes management program
• Virtual physical therapy
• Emotional/mental health support programs
• Weight management programs
• Gastrointestinal health program
• Substance use management program
• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit

Retirement and Financial Well-being

• BD 401(k) Plan
• BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Financial counseling
• Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
• Daily Pay
• College financial aid and application guidance

Life Balance Programs

• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Group auto and home insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Discounts on products and services
• Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employer matching donation
• Workplace accommodations

Other Life Balance Programs

• Adoption assistance
• Backup day care and eldercare
• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes

Leave Programs

• Bereavement leaves
• Military leave
• Personal leave
• Family and Medical Leave (FML)
• Jury and Witness Duty Leave

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.

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