Senior Director, Healthcare Policy and Market Access, 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 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.

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.

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.

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.