BD Nogales Norte is hiring: AI/ML Cybersecurity Lead in Franklin Lakes

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Base pay range

$143,300.00/yr - $236,500.00/yr

Job Description Summary

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 role involves cross‑functional coordination of AI/ML related cybersecurity deliverables, acting as a day‑to‑day point of contact for functional stakeholders, and ensuring all AI/ML products are secure by design and compliant with internal policies and regulatory requirements. The AI/ML cybersecurity lead will work closely with IT, R&D, and cybersecurity teams to implement cybersecurity capabilities and controls across BD systems. We encourage candidates near any of our US — BD Locations to apply for this in‑office role.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF).
• Partner with data science and engineering teams to embed security into the AI/ML development lifecycle (MLOps).
• 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, including adversarial attacks and model inversion.
• 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 (e.g., NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, GDPR, EU AI Act).
• 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 (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure ML, SageMaker).
• Knowledge of data privacy, model explainability, and fairness in AI.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. To learn more about BD, visit https://bd.com/careers.

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well‑being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance‑based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs, which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary Range Information

$143,300.00 - $236,500.00 USD Annual

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Manufacturing

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.