Job Description Summary
BD is hiring a dynamic Product Security Engineer Lead to build and lead a high-performing security team within the RCI division, ensuring BD's medical technologies remain secure, resilient, and globally compliant. This leadership role combines strategic vision with hands-on technical oversight, driving security strategy, fostering innovation, and aligning resources with business and regulatory priorities. The position influences product architecture, promotes secure development practices, and collaborates across engineering, regulatory, and quality teams to safeguard patient safety, protect data, and uphold BD's reputation as a global leader in secure healthcare solutions.
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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.
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A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.
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 health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
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In our BD IT team, we deliver effective and innovative technologies that help us to keep our entire business running day to day. Our aim is to provide the tools, systems, insights and protection for BD associates to efficiently do their work.
About The Role
BD is seeking a visionary and hands-on Product Security Engineer Lead to own the development of an outstanding Product Security team within our RCI division. This role is central to BD's mission of advancing the world of health by ensuring our medical technologies are secure, resilient, and compliant with global standards.
You will be responsible for day-to-day team management, technical oversight, and strategic direction, while cultivating a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration. This includes driving security strategy, developing technical and cybersecurity skills across the team, and ensuring resource prioritisation aligns with business and regulatory needs.
As a key leader, you will influence product architecture, guide secure development practices, and serve as a trusted partner across engineering, regulatory, and quality functions. Your work will directly impact patient safety, data protection, and BD's reputation as a global leader in secure healthcare solutions.
Main Responsibilities Will Include
* Lead and mentor a high-performing team of cybersecurity engineers.
* Develop a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking team culture.
* Prioritise resources effectively to meet strategic and business goals.
* Drive technical and security skill development through coaching, training, and hands-on guidance.
* Define and execute a multi-year product security roadmap aligned with BD's enterprise cybersecurity strategy.
* Establish indicators to measure product security maturity, vulnerability trends, and team performance.
* Collaborate with executive leadership, legal, and regulatory teams to communicate risk posture and strategic priorities.
* Provide technical guidance across secure product architecture and vulnerability management.
* Lead the development and execution of BD's product cybersecurity strategy in alignment with BD's quality process, global standards and regulatory requirements.
* Ensure integration of security-by-design principles throughout the product lifecycle.
* Work closely with the post-market vulnerability team.
* Oversee development and deployment of security patches and mitigations for fielded products.
* Partner with product management and customer support to ensure timely and transparent communication of security issues.
* Ensure compliance with FDA, EU MDR, and other global regulatory expectations for post-market cybersecurity.
* Partner with R&D, software engineering, quality, and regulatory teams to embed cybersecurity into development workflows.
* Act as a key stakeholder in design reviews, risk assessments, and incident response planning.
* Evaluate emerging threats and technologies to enhance product security proactively.
* Ensure compliance with international standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, IEC 62443, FDA, EU MDR).
* Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies to enhance product security proactively.
* Assure consistency with BD development policies and software quality procedures.
About You
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
* 8+ years of experience in product cybersecurity, ideally within medical devices or regulated industries.
* Proven experience in team leadership, technical oversight, and strategic planning.
* Strong understanding of secure development practices, threat modeling, and regulatory compliance.
* Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are a plus.
Additional Skills
* Experience with embedded systems, IoT, and cloud-connected devices.
* Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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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.
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.
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IRL Limerick - Castletroy
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€92, €156,600.00 EUR Annual