BD Careers, Benefits, Review

Our people reflect the communities where we live and work, the customers and patients we serve, and our broad range of thought and experience. Our diversity is an integral part of our success. At BD, we acknowledge value and respect diversity. To succeed in a dynamic industry, we have created a work environment where all employees can be their true selves.

Associate Resource Groups (ARGs)

ARGs are company-recognized groups of employees with a specific purpose and charter that aligns with the overall company and inclusion and diversity strategy. These groups celebrate the differences that make us unique. ARGs also help create better career growth for associates by providing peer mentoring, coaching, leadership opportunities, awards and recognition, and networking opportunities. Our ARGs include:

• AABD - African-Americans at BD

• Asian ARG

• HOLA - Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Advancement

• Limitless – Disability-related ARG

• NEXT – Network for Employee-led Cross-Company Transformation

• OPEN – Out and Proud Employee Network (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Associates and  Allies)

• VETS - Veteran Employee and Troop Support

• WIN - Women's Initiative Network

• Women in STEM

Awards

Our company has received numerous awards and accolades for our commitment to  our employees.  Recent honors include:

• HRC Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality
• DEI Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
• America’s Most JUST Companies 2020

What unites us across businesses and geographies is that advancing the world of health is our purpose. What impact will you make? Your efforts and expertise will count for something special, every day. Everyone at BD contributes to advancing the world of health - to saving and improving lives.

As a purpose-driven organization, BD's approach to corporate citizenship is embedded in our company culture. Our associates live by our Core Values every day:

We do what is right

We act in alignment with BD’s high ethical standards, always. We are honest and build trust. We speak openly when we have concerns or questions.

We are authentic

We remain true to our values. We are humble, sincere, transparent and explicit in our intentions. We serve others and guide them to a shared purpose.

We are all accountable

We take personal responsibility for BD decisions, actions and outcomes, and reliably deliver on personal and professional commitments.

We learn and improve every day

We continuously raise the bar. We relentlessly improve our ideas, products, solutions, services and processes, to drive the transformation of healthcare, globally. We are curious and never stop learning.

We help each other be great

We support and respect one another, challenge ideas, embrace feedback and work together for the good of our customer, the company and patients.

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care.

The company develops innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 65,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help improve patient outcomes, improve the safety and efficiency of clinicians’ care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to better diagnose disease and advance researchers’ capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. BD helps customers enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to healthcare.

Career Development

At BD, learning and development are paramount. That’s because we understand the connection between your success and ours. From coaching partnerships and talent management initiatives to enriching job experiences and formal training through BD University (BDU), you’ll always be empowered and supported to maximize your potential. 

To learn more about available opportunities for experienced hires, visit https://jobs.bd.com/areas-of-opportunity

Early Career Leadership Programs

BD offers a variety of leadership development and rotational programs for recent college graduates and those with advanced degrees.  These include:

• BD Technology Leadership Development Program
• Manufacturing Development Program
• EDGE Program in Global Services and Information Technology
• Procurement Development Program
• Finance Leadership Development Program
• Engineering Development Program
• Supply Chain Development Program

Internship Programs

BD summer intern programs enable our long-term talent management strategy by directing our summer interns into our full-time university recruitment pipeline. Ten to twelve-week summer internships are available for rising college seniors and MBA students.

To learn more, visit https://jobs.bd.com/category/internship-jobs/159/2859/1

BD offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program aimed at the varying needs of our diverse and global associates. The sum of our programs and policies - which includes pay, benefits, recognition, life balance, career and community components - is one of the many reasons people choose to work at BD.

BD was recently honored as a silver award winner for the National Business Group on Health 2019 Best Employers for Excellence in Health and Well-Being reflecting the value of the BD Total Rewards program and the company’s commitment to improving the overall health and well-being of our employees.

In the U.S., in addition to compensation, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, BD also provides benefits programs helping associates with financial health and security, including:

• • A variety of employer-provided and additional life insurance options
• • Short- and long-term disability options
• • Flexible spending accounts
• • A 401(k) plan
• • 529 college savings plan
• • Financial counseling program
• • Pre-tax account for commuting expenses
• • Adoption assistance
• • Tuition assistance
• • A discount plan for legal services
• Finally, the company has also added offerings to enhance work-life balance. Benefits include:
• • Six weeks paid parental leave following the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child
• • Back-up daycare up to 10 days per dependent per calendar year
• • A flexible work arrangements policy