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Elaheh Alizadeh, Ph.D.

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R&D Sr. Director, US Infusion Portfolio Leader at BD
📍 San Diego, California, United States

Elaheh Alizadeh is the R&D Senior Director and US Infusion Portfolio Leader at BD. An alumna of UCLA with a Ph. D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, she began her career at BD in the prestigious Technology Leadership Development Program, showcasing a consistent trajectory of leadership and innovation in med-tech.

Outside of work, Elaheh is deeply passionate about Jiu Jitsu, holding a blue belt and training multiple times a week, describing it as "human chess. " She also enjoys mountain biking in the San Diego area, balancing a highly analytical career with physically and mentally demanding hobbies.

As a child, she enjoyed solving complex math problems with her father just for fun.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
R&D Sr. Director, US Infusion Portfolio Leader
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Diego, California, United States
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Medical Device R&D
Her entire career at BD has been in R&D, progressing from a leadership program participant to Senior Director, focusing on medication management solutions.
Jiu Jitsu
She is a dedicated practitioner with a blue belt, training four to five times per week and calling the sport "human chess. "
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Career

Work history

1-2026
R&D Sr. Director, US Infusion Portfolio Leader
BD
1-2025 - 3-2026
R&D Director
BD
8-2022 - 1-2025
Associate Director, R&D
BD
6-2018 - 12-2018
Intern R&D
Johnson & Johnson
8-2016 - 9-2016
Instructor
UCLA Center for Excellence in Engineering and Diversity (CEED)
In the press

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R&D Leader Loves Jiu Jitsu and Learning. Featured in BD Careers
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R&D Leader Loves Jiu Jitsu and Learning. Featured in BD Careers
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Education
2014 - 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
UCLA
2014 - 2015
Master's degree
UCLA
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