BD Nogales Norte is hiring: AI/ML Cybersecurity Lead in San Diego

We are seeking an experienced and visionary AI/ML Security Lead to drive the secure design, development, and deployment of AI and machine learning systems across BD.

This role will be responsible for identifying and mitigating AI-specific threats, ensuring compliance with emerging AI regulations, and embedding security into the AI/ML lifecycle.

The AI/ML cybersecurity lead will work closely with IT, R&D, and cybersecurity teams to implement cybersecurity capabilities and controls and processes across BD systems.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Support the development and implementation of AI security policies, standards, and frameworks.
• Lead threat modeling and risk assessments for AI/ML systems.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to AI-related regulations.
• Secure AI Development
• Partner with data science and engineering teams to embed security into the AI/ML development lifecycle.
• Define and enforce secure coding practices for AI models and pipelines.
• Evaluate third-party AI tools and APIs for security and privacy risks.
• Support the design and implementation of monitoring strategies for AI model behavior and drift.
• Support investigations into AI-related security incidents.
• Co-Develop response playbooks for AI-specific threats.

Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Stay current with emerging AI/ML security threats, tools, and research.
• Represent the organization in external forums and contribute to industry standards.
• Mentor and train internal teams on AI security best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years focused on AI/ML systems.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, architecture, and threat landscapes.
• Experience with secure MLOps, adversarial ML, and AI model governance.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or emerging AI security credentials are a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with AI/ML platforms.
• Knowledge of data privacy, model explainability, and fairness in AI.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.