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Sr Staff R&D Product Development Lead

Becton Dickinson

Company websitebd.com (Becton Dickinson, opens in new tab)

Base salary $161,400  to $258,200

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B

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  • LocationUSA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B
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  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job





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

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Technical leader for complex medical device platform(s) and important sub-project(s), ranging from smaller sustaining design changes to large product enhancement initiatives

  • Responsible for the technical strategy and execution of product development projects.

  • Provide technical leadership to direct and in-direct reports, with the ability to deep dive into technical issues.

  • Lead in the development of technical project plans, verification and validation planning and execution, and detailed timelines for project execution.

  • Create Product Development goals which are linked with business priorities and traced to individual engineering responsibilities.

  • Implement best-in-class R&D tools, processes & standards within the development platform.

  • Drive and lead innovative problem resolution at an accelerated pace.

  • Work in a development environment which supports both organic and inorganic development opportunities

  • Lead and work with Functional Leaders to assign engineering disciplines to achieve platform goals. Work with other leaders to mentor, develop and performance manage talent assigned to the platform.

  • Work with cross-functional engineering managers to ensure proper talent allocations throughout the year

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science in an engineering field (Mechanical, Systems, Physics, Electrical, Biomedical, Software) required. Master's degree or PhD preferred.

  • At least 8 years of growing responsibility in R&D technical engineering roles or a PhD in a relevant engineering discipline with 5 years of industry experience, with extensive, successful experience in product development and a clear understanding of quality management systems.

  • Regulated industry experience (FDA, Automotive, Industrial, etc.)

  • Experience with design for manufacturing, process validation and design transfer

  • Familiarity with Mechatronics Analysis & Design.

  • Experience leading a team of multi-disciplinary engineers.

  • Project management experience for complex systems.

  • Experience in a proven design process (e.g. DFSS) over multiple programs.

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. For most roles, 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. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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.

Why Join Us?

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.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

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 CA - San Diego Bldg A&B

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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

$161,400.00 - $258,200.00 USD Annual

Source: Becton Dickinson on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($161,400) is above 76% of the 8,134 Engineering (non-software) roles nationwide listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $136,000; the middle half runs from $116,800 to $160,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Becton Dickinson roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Becton Dickinson roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Sr Staff R&D Product Development Lead (this listing)$161,400 - $258,200
Associate Director, Microbiology$159,800 - $255,700
Associate Principal Software Engineer$159,000 - $254,400
Sr Staff Software Engineer$161,400 - $258,200
Sr. Staff Engineer - Polymer Biomanufacturing$161,400 - $258,200
Staff Machine Learning Engineer$161,400 - $258,200
Staff Data Engineer$161,400 - $258,200

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Becton Dickinson roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

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  2. Began meeting the published-salary criteria
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Employer-stated posting date
2026-09-22
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Location as the employer wrote it: USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B

$161,400.00 - $258,200.00 USD Annual

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