Overview
Lead the strategy and vision for next‑generation product development for our robotics‑driven inventory management solution. Shape upstream strategy, drive global geographic expansion, and translate deep customer insight into a winning portfolio that elevates safety, efficiency, and the pharmacy experience. Steward end‑to‑end value creation from market shaping and concept incubation to launch excellence and lifecycle growth, partnering across R&D, Regions, and commercial teams worldwide.
About BD
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies. Our purpose, "Advancing the world of health"™ is built on imagination and passion across design, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing. We look at the impossible to find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders in an inclusive, growth‑centered culture. You will help shape BD’s trajectory, leave a legacy, and enjoy a culture that supports learning, growth, and thriving. We seek people who see the bigger picture and can help reinvent the future of health.
Scope of Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap
* Define and communicate the multi‑year product vision and strategy for our core portfolio, grounded in TAM/SAM sizing, segmentation, personas, and a prioritized roadmap with clear business cases and financials.
* Own market & user needs, claims & evidence, and pricing & margin expansion levers across the lifecycle.
Next‑Gen New Product Development (NPD) & Launch Excellence
* Lead strategy and vision for next‑generation product development for our robotics‑driven inventory management solution.
* Engage cross‑functional teams (R&D, Quality/Regulatory, Clinical/EvGen, UX, Manufacturing, Regional Marketing/Commercial) from concept through launch, ensuring requirements, verification/validation, labeling, and go‑to‑market deliverables are complete and compliant.
Customer, Market & Competitive Insight
* Maintain deep understanding of retail and hospital pharmacy workflows and unmet needs, converting insights into differentiated value propositions and evidence‑backed claims.
* Architect global expansion strategies (market entry sequencing, channel models, partnerships, local value props, health‑system archetypes) and partner with Regions.
* Monitor competitor moves, anticipate strategic intent, and steer our response plans.
Lifecycle Management & Growth
* Manage sustaining enhancements, cost/quality programs, and end‑of‑life decisions to optimize portfolio performance.
* Identify and execute growth opportunities (workflow integrations, software/analytics add‑ons, cross‑sell with adjacent solutions).
Stakeholder Leadership & Operating Rigor
* Drive "one team" execution—facilitating decisions, managing risk, and establishing operating norms that enable speed, collaboration, and accountability.
Compliance & Quality Mindset
* Ensure product claims, promotional materials, and market evidence align with current procedures and systems.
Qualifications
Must‑haves
* 8–12+ years of progressive product management experience (or equivalent) in automation, robotics, medtech, healthcare IT, or adjacent regulated domains with full ownership of roadmap → launch → lifecycle outcomes.
* Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional programs combining electro‑mechanical hardware with software/UX to solve operational workflow problems in high‑reliability environments.
* Strong commercial acumen: market sizing, business cases, pricing/margin levers, and post‑launch growth planning.
* Expertise in customer discovery, voice‑of‑customer, and evidence‑driven claims; comfortable engaging pharmacists, technicians, IT, and operations leaders.
* Clear, concise storyteller with data fluency—able to influence from frontline teams to senior leadership.
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Pharmacy, or related field; advanced degree (MBA/MS) a plus.
Nice‑to‑haves
* Domain knowledge of pharmacy automation workflows (retail and/or hospital) and inventory processes.
* Experience with global product management and launch in multiple regions/regulatory environments.
* Familiarity with evidence generation and promotional claims processes in healthcare.
Working Style & Plus Factors
* Agile & entrepreneurial mindset; adept at discovery, iteration, and outcome‑oriented delivery.
* Corporate matrix experience; thrives in multi‑national environments and influences without authority.
* Technical acumen across hardware/software product development processes; passion for pharmacy/medtech innovation.
* Languages & travel: Fluency in English; German strongly preferred for Germany‑based collaboration.
* Travel: ~20–30% for customer discovery, pilots, and launches across priority markets.
Application
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At BD, we prioritize on‑site collaboration to foster creativity and effective problem‑solving. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week. Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements indicated in the job posting.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Salary Range
€112,000.00 - €170,800.00 EUR Annual
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