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Connecting with the larger purpose of our work
1Becton, Dickinson and Co., 1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417, USA. gary_m_cohen@bd.com
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
|January 24, 2008
Summary
Connecting daily work to a larger purpose enhances fulfillment and job satisfaction. Life sciences professionals, like those at Becton, Dickinson and Co., impact global health through medical technology and collaborations.
Area of Science:
- Life Sciences
- Medical Technology
- Global Health
Background:
- Organizations and individuals find greater fulfillment when work aligns with a larger purpose.
- The life sciences sector offers a direct avenue for positively impacting human health.
- Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BD) has a century-long history of contributing to human health via medical technology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight how life sciences organizations can address global health challenges.
- To showcase BD's role in improving health outcomes in developing nations.
- To outline the multifaceted approach BD employs to tackle significant health issues.
Main Methods:
- Leveraging medical technology advancements.
- Applying competencies to address developing world health challenges.
- Engaging in commercial activities, technical training, and support.
- Fostering public-private sector collaborations, philanthropy, and volunteerism.
Main Results:
- BD's long-standing expertise in medical technology contributes to human health.
- Current initiatives focus on critical global health issues like pandemic disease and child health.
- Sustainable access to health and laboratory services is being established through various means.
Conclusions:
- Aligning work with purpose drives engagement and satisfaction in the life sciences.
- BD utilizes its capabilities to make a substantial impact on global health challenges.
- A combination of commercial, collaborative, and philanthropic efforts is key to addressing health disparities.
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