Technology Leadership Development Program
Our technology development leadership program provides leadership skills for advanced graduates.
Technology Leadership Development Program at BD
Rotation Program for STEM PhD Graduates
The Technology Leadership Development Program’s (TLDP) vision is to develop future leaders in BD’s R&D organization by providing TLDP associates with broad and deep technical assignments across BD.
The technology development leadership program consists of three successively more challenging assignments that can span multiple businesses and/or locations within BD, strengthening the skills of these high-potential associates while developing their leadership skills across multiple disciplines.
A career path is sculpted for each TLDP candidate based on the individual's skills and interests. This allows greater flexibility and accelerated development within BD.
The TLDP job posting will be open for Spring and Fall cycles each year. You can still apply up to 6 months prior to graduation. Candidates can reach out to TLDP_Recruiters@bd.com to learn more about each application cycle. Applicants can expect to hear back within 3 weeks from the application deadline.
Custom-designed rotational assignment
Custom-designed rotational assignments guided by participants' input, resulting in a fluid, flexible and dynamic career development experience
Focus on Developing Your Technical Strength
Assignments focused on developing each participant's technical strength, leadership abilities, cross-functional skills and business acumen
Multiple Locations Available
Assignments spanning multiple locations and BD businesses within key research and development facilities located in or near the following major cities: New York City, NY; Baltimore, MD; Raleigh, NC; San Diego, CA; San Jose, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Phoenix, AZ; Providence, RI; and Atlanta, GA
Career Growth
Potential for career growth in technology-based roles earned by quickly learning the business, and exhibiting quality leadership and strong technical skills
- Outstanding Ph.D. graduates (or anticipated defense within 1 year of application date) with technical depth in engineering, technology, or life sciences fields, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, computer science, data science and related fields
- Early-stage career (no more than 3 years industry or postdoc experience outside the pursuit of a degree)
- Significant demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership may span realms including but not limited to: technical, academic, entrepreneurial, organizational, and personal.
- Willingness and ability to relocate. At least two out of the three assignments must be in different geographic locations.
- BD’s TLDP Program is unable to provide visa sponsorship. In order to qualify for this position, you must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status by BD for the duration of this program, which is anticipated to be 5-6 years.
BD does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.