August 23, 2022

BD's Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP)

Position Type: Research
Priority: No
Degree Requirement: PhD, Post Doctorate
BD's Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP)
 
My name is Rob Swanda and I’m a Senior Engineer in the Technology Leadership Development Program at BD (a top-5 global medical technology company). 
 
The TLDP is one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities for PhDs in the med tech industry, and I want to make sure your students are aware of it.  I’m excited to announce that we’re hosting 3 virtual TLDP information sessions in September.  
 
Will you please help us disseminate the below announcement and attached TLDP Flyer to the PhD students and postdocs in your department?  
 
Rob Swanda, Ph.D.
Senior Engineer, TLDP
Pharmaceutical Systems
1 Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT:

PhD Students and Postdocs
Info Session, Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry
Learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (we’re hiring!), one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. 
 
VIRTUAL:
  • WHEN: Sept 8th @ 2 PM ET, Sept 14th @ 5 PM ET, or Sept 20th @ 7 PM ET
  • WHERE: Teams Video Call (link to follow from RSVP)
  • RSVP: here (you will register here and receive a link to register for a specific date within 24 hours)
The TLDP vision is to develop future leaders of BD’s R&D organization. 
  • The program consists of three successively more challenging assignments (~18 months each) that span multiple businesses and / or locations within BD. These assignments are designed to strengthen technical depth and leadership skills.
  • A personalized and dynamic career path is sculpted for each TLDP associate based on their personal skills and interests, with the guidance of senior R&D leaders.
Program Qualifications:
  • Outstanding Ph.D. graduates with significant leadership experience and technical depth in engineering, science, or technology fields, such as:
    • mechanical engineering, data science, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, and computer science
  • Significant demonstrated leadership experiences in areas including technical, academic, entrepreneurial, organizational, and/or personal.
  • Early-stage career (less than 3 years of industry or postdoc experience outside the pursuit of a degree) at time of application
  • Willingness and ability to relocate to different geographic locations 
  • To qualify for this position, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction to duration.
  • For many 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, weekly testing for COVID-19 may be available instead of vaccination. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.  
Postdocs and PhD students at all stages are welcome.  Please note that we encourage you to apply for the program 6 months – 1 year prior to your intended start date for optimal timing.
 
Job ID: R-448399 
Application closes October 3rd for the Fall 2022 cycle. 
 

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