Senior Scientist, Drug Delivery Systems – Greater Asia

Senior Scientist, Drug Delivery Systems – Greater Asia

Shape the future of injectable drug delivery. Partner with the world's leading pharma and biotech innovators. Join BD — a global leader in medical technology.

Are you a scientist who thrives at the intersection of innovation, customer engagement, and cutting-edge drug delivery? At BD, you'll be the regional scientific voice behind breakthrough therapies — from GLP-1s and biologics to next-generation wearable injectors. This is your chance to influence how the world's most important medicines reach patients.

🔬 Why This Role Matters

As our Senior Scientist for Greater Asia, you'll be the go-to expert helping pharma and biotech customers bring life-changing injectable therapies to market. You'll shape regional innovation strategy, drive scientific thought leadership, and directly impact patient outcomes across one of the world's fastest-growing healthcare regions.

🚀 What You'll Do

Lead Scientific Innovation

• Act as the regional subject matter expert in injection science, drug-device combination products, drug delivery systems, and primary packaging.
• Lead feasibility assessments for new drug delivery concepts and emerging technologies.
• Shape regional innovation strategy across biologics, biosimilars, GLP-1 therapies, vaccines, high-concentration formulations, and large-volume subcutaneous delivery.
• Contribute to patents, publications, and scientific presentations that strengthen BD's global thought leadership.
• Evaluate novel technologies, external partnerships, and open innovation opportunities.

Engage Customers & Drive Scientific Dialogue

• Partner with pharmaceutical and biotech customers on early-stage development — device selection, injection feasibility, and delivery performance.
• Translate customer needs into technical requirements across device design, formulation, and preclinical/clinical study design.
• Guide customers from preclinical through clinical development for complex, large-volume injections.
• Provide expert scientific input on drug-device combination strategy and technology roadmaps.
• Ensure seamless handoff to Technical Services for commercial support.

Collaborate Across BD & Beyond

• Work hand-in-hand with Technical Services, Global R&D, BDTI, Marketing, and Commercial teams across Greater Asia.
• Identify opportunities for regional technology development and adaptation.
• Leverage regional testing capabilities to accelerate feasibility and technology evaluation.

Share Knowledge & Represent BD

• Represent BD at scientific conferences, industry forums, and customer events.
• Develop and deliver scientific training for internal stakeholders.
• Publish scientific studies, posters, and technical papers.
• Foster a strong culture of scientific knowledge sharing across Greater Asia.

🎯 What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

• PhD (preferred) or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience (with PhD) or 10–12 years (with Master's).
• Hands-on experience with prefilled syringes, autoinjectors, and wearable injectors.
• Preclinical and/or clinical drug delivery research experience is a strong plus.

Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of:

• Prefilled syringes, autoinjectors, and wearable injectors
• Subcutaneous delivery systems and drug-device combination products
• Primary packaging and container closure systems
• Drug-material compatibility and stability considerations
• Fill & finish manufacturing processes
• Regulatory and industry standards for combination products and injectables

Languages & Travel

• Fluent in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) — essential for engaging stakeholders in China.
• Comfortable with 50–75% regional travel.

You'll Thrive Here If You Have

• 🧠 A strong scientific curiosity and innovation mindset
• 🗣️ Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to influence senior external stakeholders
• 🤝 A collaborative spirit across functions and geographies
• ⚖️ The ability to balance customer-facing science with internal R&D priorities

🌟 Why BD?

At BD, we're Advancing the World of Health™. Every day, our technologies touch the lives of millions — from the medicines that treat chronic disease to the devices that protect frontline healthcare workers. Join a company where your science makes a real-world difference.

✨ Ready to advance the world of health with us? Apply today.