Job Description Summary
Join BD’s mission to advance the world of health as a Technical Leader in Pharmacy Automation. In this role, you will lead the design and development of complex medical device portfolios, driving innovation from concept to launch. You’ll collaborate cross‑functionally to define product strategy, mentor engineering talent, and implement best‑in‑class R&D practices. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare through smart, connected technologies that address critical industry challenges like clinician burnout and workforce shortages.
This technical leader will be responsible for the design and development of a complex medical device product portfolio from early‑stage ideas to new product development and sustaining that include line extensions & new product launches. As part of BD’s Core Team Operating Model, this role is embedded in a cross‑functional team responsible for the end‑to‑end development and marketing of pharmacy automation solutions with high and increasingly software value contribution.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, robust software systems including control software, interfaces, and enterprise‑level applications
Define and evolve software architecture and technology roadmaps, ensuring modularity, maintainability, and integration readiness.
Ensure rigorous requirements definition and traceability across the development lifecycle, from stakeholder input to verification and validation.
Represent R&D in the cross‑functional development team, collaborate to define technical product strategy and technology roadmaps.
Provide strategic and tactical leadership to direct and indirect reports with the ability to deep dive into technical issues.
Lead and work with R&D functional leaders to assign engineering disciplines to achieve portfolio goals.
Mentor, develop and performance manage talent assigned to the portfolio.
Able to develop an integrated R&D product development project plan and manage an extended team to deliver and execute efficiently and with sound quality.
Understand and apply first‑principles engineering discipline to product development and drive sound engineering robustness in a balanced way.
Drive and lead innovative problem resolution at an accelerated pace.
Implement best‑in‑class R&D tools, processes & standards within the development portfolio.
Responsible for IP generation that protects the portfolio and establishes an offensive market position.
Expand engineering, problem‑solving, and lean agile development techniques and improve skill sets in and application of Design for Six Sigma development methodologies across the portfolio.
Plan and administer yearly portfolio budget to ensure proper execution of deliverables aligned to business value.
Work in a development environment which supports both organic and inorganic development opportunities.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
5 years related work experience in R&D technical engineering leadership roles or a PhD in a relevant engineering discipline with 3 years of industry experience.
Understanding of full‑cycle product development and a clear understanding of quality management systems. Medical device new product development is desirable.
Leadership experience in a complex development environment in partnership with a matrixed organization and external technical suppliers.
Ability to lead multi‑discipline engineering teams that may consist of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers to meet planned milestones.
Demonstrated analytical, decision‑making, prioritization and problem‑solving skills.
Strong business acuity and customer centricity.
Experience with new product development milestone planning and project management methodologies (Agile and/or waterfall) for complex systems.
Excellent cross‑functional communication skills, strong technical writing skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to bring clarity to ambiguous areas to drive decisions.
Willingness to travel up to 10‑20% (domestic and international).
This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing team and make a significant impact on the future of healthcare. If you are a passionate and driven leader with a desire to build a world‑class software engineering team, we want to hear from you!
Primary Work Location
DEU Kelberg - Rowastrasse
Additional Locations
AUT Vienna - HandelskaiIRL Limerick - Castletroy
Salary Range Information
90.700,00 € - 154.200,00 € EUR Annual
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Industries
Biotechnology Research, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, and Research Services
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, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
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