Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) opens the position of Strategic Management Leader for the purpose of Job Shadowing, offering PhD candidates (≥ 3rd year of the PhD trajectory) / postdocs affiliated with 1 of the 5 Flemish universities the possibility to see for themselves what tasks and responsibilities come with this particular job function. 

BD is a global medical technology company advancing health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. The Strategic Management Leader role offers a unique vantage point at the intersection of science, strategy and healthcare systems transformation. This position translates scientific and clinical insights into strategic initiatives that shape how innovations are brought to market and accessed by patients. It involves working across disciplines - health economics, public policy, strategic marketing, and innovation management - to drive value-based healthcare solutions in the Benelux region.

The role includes direct people management and leadership of cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between scientific, commercial and policy experts. It’s ideal for those who are curious about how scientific thinking can influence real-world healthcare decisions, and how strategic leadership can amplify the impact of innovation. 

> Open to PhD candidates / postdocs with a background in (Biomedical) Sciences, Medicine & Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Economics & Business Administration.  

BD offers a 1-day Job Shadowing experience. The dates suggested for Job Shadowing are 13 and 16 October.