Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition

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 We are seeking a bold, innovative, and highly collaborative leader who challenges the status quo and is passionate about elevating the talent acquisition function. The successful candidate will bring a global mindset, a customer-first approach, and a proven ability to attract exceptional talent at scale while building lasting partnerships with senior business leaders around the world. Talent Acquisition leadership experience is strongly preferred; however, exceptional HR leaders with transferable expertise in talent strategy, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply. This role incorporates themes reflected in internal TA leadership priorities, including faster hiring without compromising quality, strong executive partnership, workforce planning, data-driven decision making, and operational excellence. Role Summary The Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition is a strategic and operational leader responsible for developing and executing a global talent acquisition strategy for enterprise hiring excluding executive level and encompassing over ~12,000 new hires/year. This leader will play a critical role in accelerating business performance by delivering a best-in-class recruiting and hiring experience for candidates and hiring managers while ensuring speed, quality, consistency, and compliance across the enterprise. The ideal candidate is a customer-focused and innovative leader who has a proven track record of delivering business outcomes, simplifying processes, innovating with technology, and building high-performing teams. This role requires strong partnerships with senior executives, HR leaders, and business stakeholders, across multiple regions, to ensure workforce needs are anticipated and met with exceptional talent solutions - at a high speed. While Talent Acquisition expertise is preferred, we are also interested in candidates with transferrable capabilities in talent and workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, or related disciplines. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Align and strategize with the VP, Global People Operations and Talent Acquisition to develop and execute the global talent acquisition strategy for enterprise hiring excluding executive level. Elevate and execute the global employee value proposition through a comprehensive approach. In close partnership with the Global Head of Talent Strategy, Learning & Leadership Development, embed innovative assessment and selection strategies to strengthen the speed and quality of hire. Partner with HR and business leaders to anticipate future talent requirements and build proactive talent pipelines. Operational Excellence Manage the global third-party RPO responsible for hiring across multiple regions and business functions. Manage the MSP, overseeing ~$86M in Contingent Worker spend. Create a culture of accountability focused on hiring speed, quality, customer experience, and operational efficiency. Continuously evaluate and optimize recruiting processes, technology, vendor partnerships, and service delivery models. Through partnership with the Head of People Analytics, leverage metrics and dashboards to measure hiring performance and drive data-informed decisions. Customer & Candidate Experience Drive process simplification and innovation to reduce time-to-fill and improve stakeholder satisfaction to champion a world-class experience for recruiters, candidates and hiring managers. Ensure recruiting teams consistently deliver hiring outcomes with urgency while maintaining a relentless focus on talent quality. Leverage technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance recruiting effectiveness and scalability. Leadership & Talent Development Develop a high-performing global recruiting organization. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. Develop talent capabilities within the TA organization and establish a strong succession pipeline. Executive Partnership Establish trusted advisor relationships with senior executives and functional leaders across the enterprise. Influence talent decisions and provide market insights that support strategic business priorities. Serve as a key partner in workforce planning, talent forecasting, and organizational growth initiatives. Qualifications Required Global Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related field. 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or related talent functions. Demonstrable or transferrable experience serving as main liaison and day-to-day manager of a global RPO. Demonstrated success partnering with senior executives and influencing organizational wide decisions. Strong experience leveraging data and leading through transformation, process improvement, and organizational change. Preferred Experience Expertise in Talent Acquisition, including manufacturing, managerial and/or early career recruiting. Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities Proven ability to consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience Strong business acumen and ability to connect talent strategies to business outcomes. Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with operational execution. Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for decision-making. Demonstrated ability to lead globally dispersed teams and drive results across cultures. What Success Looks Like BD is a destination employer. Evolve BD's Employee Value Proposition into a compelling, differentiated promise that attracts and secures the talent essential to advancing BD's strategic agenda. TA is a strategic growth engine driving business outcomes. Talent acquisition is viewed by internal customers as a COE that creates business value through strategic workforce planning, attracting and hiring top talent at optimal speed. A high-performing, cohesive team. Has grown a capable global TA organization with clear career paths, strong engagement, and bench strength. Data-driven credibility with leadership. Delivers a trusted analytics narrative—cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, funnel conversion - that shapes sr. executive workforce decisions. 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 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 . 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. Required Skills Optional Skills . Primary Work Location USA NJ - Franklin Lakes Additional Locations USA AZ - Tempe BPV Building 1 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. Salary Range Information $220,700.00 - $353,100.00 USD Annual