Regulatory Affairs Strategist, Digitalization - Advertising & Promotion

Job description

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 DescriptionThe Regulatory Affairs Strategist, Globalization, is responsible for alignment and execution of worldwide regulatory affairs strategies and practices related to their assigned area of focus and expertise across BU, Regional and Central teams. Act as a strategic partner to Business Units and Regional Regulatory leaders, enabling aligned execution of regulatory strategies through tools, processes, and best‑practice sharing. This position requires technical expertise related to Advertising and Promotion, leveraging global experience, standards, and regulatory intelligence. The role requires a significant understanding of the Regulatory function related to their area of focus and its associated activities. Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities) Provide centralized regulatory intelligence and governance related to advertising and promotion, ensuring timely insight and clear guidance to Business Units and Regions. Own and standardize advertising and promotion processes, driving consistency, efficiency, and scalability across business units and regions while allowing appropriate flexibility to meet local regulatory needs. Act as a strategic partner to Business Units and Regional Regulatory leaders, enabling aligned execution of regulatory strategies through tools, processes, and best‑practice sharing. Coordinates and networks across Business Units, Regions, Central RA, and other functions to influence, manage, and/or oversee advertising and promotion programs and identify areas for improvement. Works across Business Units and Regional RA operations teams to harmonize key processes, escalate issues, and build communications channels across RA. Aids business units and functional groups in the creation of risk mitigation plans and solutions. Works across regulatory affairs teams to identify common pain points and potential solutions. Drive BD’s global regulatory strategy and vision, in collaboration with regional leads, business leads, functional stakeholders. Stays apprised of global regulatory policy topics. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or technology discipline required. Minimum 8 years of experience in the medical device industry, with at least 5 years in Regulatory Affairs. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in business, management, or technology related field is preferred. Experienced Business and/or Regional roles. Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC). Knowledge and Skills: Organization & Planning: Independently organizes personal and organizational projects and tasks, setting measurable objectives and goals for management of assigned projects, enlisting resources to efficiently meet project needs. Problem Solving, Analytical Skills and Professional Judgement: Uses a combination of logic, analysis, experience, wisdom, and advanced methods to make thorough regulatory assessments demonstrating the ability to solve difficult problems. Decision Quality: Accurately assesses risk and clarifies ambiguous situations to make good decisions, developing alternatives based on risk assessment. Communication Skills: Able to present problems and recommendations to senior management effectively and accurately. Able to act as facilitator for small and large groups, and able to work with a diverse group of colleagues. Action Oriented: Demonstrates a significant bias for action to execute key objectives, while actively seeking other opportunities to contribute. Courage & Independence: Able to escalate issues as needed and make key decisions within area of focus. Composure: Responds constructively in stressful situations and able to drive to root cause of potential issues. Flexibility: Adapts plans to changing priorities. Process Effectiveness: Independently identifies the efficient ways to simplify and implement complex processes and able to reach out for help where needed. Organizational Agility: Is cognizant of organizational culture in a matrixed environment and appropriately adjusts personal style to be effective. Influencing Others: Leverages internal or external experts or third parties to influence others towards an intended course of action Dealing with Ambiguity: Able to assess risk, competing needs and priorities and develop solutions. Physical Demands: (if applicable) When work is performed in an office environment the position requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Ability to travel US and OUS travel ~25% At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. 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 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 Adoption assistance Backup day care and eldercare Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Parental Leave Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related horm