Job Description Summary

We are searching for a Senior Staff Product Owner to join our MMS Pharmacy Automation team to support our Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and machine learning central team. The Sr Staff Product Owner works at multiple levels to define the team’s product roadmap & strategy, manage & prioritize their backlog in the SAFE Agile workflow, and generate software development requirements, features, user stories, and tasks for the team to execute against. In addition, the Sr Staff PO serves as a subject matter expert in their field with depth and breadth of experience, knowledge and skills in algorithm development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Key Responsibilities

• Function as dual ML/AI/DS technical product manager and product owner in harmonized waterfall & SAFe agile development environment

• Define the ML/AI/DS team’s strategy to serve the Pharmacy Automation global product base in a way that facilitates successful uptake of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science initiatives

• Collaborate with pharmacists and subject matter experts to write product requirement documents, create business process and dataflow models and sketch wireframes

• Stay informed about market trends, regulatory requirements, competitor capabilities, and emerging technologies in pharmacy operations and healthcare analytics.

• Translate high-level business objectives and industry insights into actionable product strategies.

• Work hand-in-hand with the Software Delivery Lead to define the product delivery roadmap for the AI team

• Collaborate with other product managers & delivery leads from platform portfolios to determine the most prevalent market issues to address and prioritize them into a central development roadmap to best serve the business

• Write and prioritize all the features and user stories to support AI initiatives, maintain a sufficient backlog for current and next release, and forward-looking strategic roadmap.

• Collaborate with Product Security & DevSecOps teams to ensure development & data management best practices

• Support SW Quality in test planning by identifying testability requirements and supporting review of test cases and defects, as needed.

• Act as a key contributor in a complex environment, share expertise with others, and work independently with minimal guidance.

• Collaborate with engineering and QA teams to ensure timely, quality delivery of product increments.

• Communicate product goals, progress, and performance updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders, bridging the gap between technical teams and executive decision-makers.

• Maintain and update necessary documentation for regulatory reviews, audits, and certification processes.

• Define and track key product metrics (e.g., error reduction, time savings, inventory optimization, user adoption, and cost efficiencies) to evaluate product success.

• Leverage analytics and user feedback to drive iterative improvements, feature enhancements, and AI model fine-tuning.

• Initiate pilots, A/B testing, and clinical evaluations to validate product effectiveness and inform ongoing optimization.

Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of product management or product owner experience in healthcare technology, pharmacy automation, or a closely related field.

• Bachelor in a STEM Field with 10yrs Product Management/Owner experience - will also consider, Masters and 8yrs of experience and/or PhD and 5yrs relevant experience.

• Prior experience in AI/ML product development

• Experience working in systems engineering and/or software requirements engineering / product ownership, understanding of functional and non-functional requirements

• In-depth knowledge of Agile process and principles; experience working in Lean/Agile software development teams; experience operating within design control.

• Experience in or ability to leverage Product Management and Development tools such as Azure Dev Ops, Aha!, Jira, or equivalent

• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills

• Creative thinker with a vision

• Attention to detail

Bonus Points

• Domain experience in Pharmacy or Health care

• Strong IT skills

• Troubleshooting Experience

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that 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 find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status. 

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Primary Work Location

USA NC - Durham - Roche Drive

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