Staff Scientist, R&D

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.

🔬 Why This Role Matters

As our Staff Scientist, R&D for Greater Asia, you'll be the senior scientific voice behind breakthrough injectable therapies — from GLP-1s and biologics to next-generation wearable injectors. You'll shape regional innovation strategy, drive scientific thought leadership, and partner with the world's leading pharma and biotech innovators to bring life-changing medicines to patients across one of the fastest-growing healthcare regions in the world.

This is more than a role. It's a chance to leave a mark on the future of medicine. ✨

🚀 What You'll Do

Scientific Leadership & Innovation

• Serve as the regional subject matter expert in injection science and physiology, drug-device combination products, drug delivery systems, and primary packaging technologies.
• Lead scientific assessments and feasibility evaluations for new drug delivery concepts, emerging technologies, and innovative customer opportunities.
• Shape regional innovation strategy across biologics, biosimilars, GLP-1 therapies, vaccines, high-concentration formulations, and large-volume subcutaneous delivery.
• Contribute to invention disclosures, patents, publications, and scientific presentations that strengthen BD's global thought leadership.
• Evaluate novel technologies, external partnerships, and open innovation opportunities.

Customer & Scientific Engagement

• Partner with pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers during early-stage development on device selection, injection feasibility, and delivery performance.
• Translate customer needs into technical requirements across device, formulation, and bench/preclinical/clinical study design.
• Guide customers from preclinical through clinical development for large-volume and complex injections.
• Provide scientific input on drug-device combination strategy, platform selection, formulation-device interactions, and technology roadmaps.
• Partner with Technical Services teams for a seamless transition from early-stage development to commercial support.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Technical Services teams across Greater Asia to align customer support activities and technical knowledge transfer.
• Work with Global R&D and BDTI to identify opportunities for regional technology development and adaptation.
• Partner with Marketing and Commercial teams to unlock strategic customer opportunities through scientific expertise.
• Leverage regional testing capabilities to accelerate feasibility and technology evaluation.

Scientific Communication & Knowledge Sharing

• Represent BD at scientific conferences, industry forums, workshops, and customer events.
• Develop and deliver scientific training materials for internal stakeholders.
• Support publication of scientific studies, posters, and technical papers.
• Foster a strong culture of scientific knowledge sharing across Greater Asia.

🎯 What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

• PhD preferred (Master's accepted) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience with a PhD, or 10–12 years with a Master's degree.
• Hands-on experience with prefilled syringes, autoinjectors, and wearable injectors.
• Preclinical and/or clinical drug delivery research and model development experience preferred.

Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of:

• Prefilled syringes, autoinjectors, and wearable injectors
• Subcutaneous delivery systems and drug-device combination products
• Primary packaging and container closure systems
• Drug-material compatibility and stability considerations
• Fill & finish manufacturing processes
• Regulatory and industry standards for combination products and injectable drug delivery systems

Languages & Travel

• Fluent in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) — essential for engaging stakeholders in China.
• Comfortable with 50–75% regional travel.

You'll Thrive Here If You Have

• 🧠 Strong scientific curiosity and an innovation mindset
• 🔍 Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• 🗣️ Strong communication and presentation skills — able to influence senior external stakeholders
• 🤝 The ability to collaborate across functions and geographies
• ⚖️ The ability to balance customer-facing scientific activities with internal R&D priorities

🌟 Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture — those 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 where 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 workplace where face-to-face collaboration fuels your progress and your success.

✨ Ready to advance the world of health with us? Apply today.