Talent Acquisition Director

Becton Dickinson & Company
Franklin Lakes, NJ

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

About the Role

This role is accountable for end‑to‑end Talent Acquisition delivery across North America for the commercial sales and marketing organization. As a member of the Talent Acquisition Leadership Team, the role acts as a strategic partner to senior business leaders, translating commercial priorities into effective, scalable hiring strategies.

The role balances hands‑on regional ownership with future evolution of the process. Responsibilities include managing RPO and vendor partnerships as One Team, execution of robust TA process excellence and strong change management deployment. Success in this role requires strong stakeholder partnership, data‑led decision‑making, and the ability to operate effectively within a complex, matrixed global organisation.

Key responsibilities

  • Own and lead Talent Acquisition for North America commercial, with full accountability for delivery, performance, compliance, and outcomes aligned to commercial priorities.
  • Provide global stewardship for Sales & Marketing Talent Acquisition, partnering with regional TA leaders to drive alignment, consistency, and best‑practice sharing across markets.
  • Act as a strategic talent partner and trusted advisor to Business and HR leaders, translating business objectives into scalable hiring and workforce plans.
  • Leverage data, analytics, and labor market intelligence to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, enabling informed decision‑making on hiring strategy, capacity, and location.
  • Anticipate future talent needs and deploy proactive sourcing and hiring strategies to support growth, transformation, and capability build.
  • Drive performance and accountability across RPO and external partners, ensuring strong governance, collaboration, and high‑quality, diverse candidate pipelines.
  • Partner with Employer Brand teams to strengthen recruitment marketing and employer brand strategies for required talent areas.
  • Continuously improve recruiting effectiveness, candidate experience, and hiring manager capability through innovation, best practice, and process optimisation.
  • Develop and execute global TA frameworks, tools, and standards, for Sales & Marketing roles.

About you

  • At least 10 years demonstrated experience in Talent Acquisition Leader roles within large, complex organizations, operating as a strategic talent partner.
  • Experience supporting Sales, Marketing, and commercial functions.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed, global environment, influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Strong analytical capability, with experience using data and market insight to shape talent strategies and hiring decisions.
  • Experience driving change, improving recruiting processes, and partnering with RPO providers.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills across multiple levels and geographies.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; exposure to Medical Devices or Life Sciences is required.

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 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

Adoptionassistance

Backup day care and eldercare

Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers

Caregivingassistancefor 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

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 LocationUSA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

Work Shift

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.

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