Job Description Summary

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. 

Job Summary:

We’re looking for a highly motivated Software Product Owner to join our agile development team. As the Product Owner, you will own a product backlog, define user stories, and collaborate closely with development teams to deliver high impact features, as well as play a key part in process and product initiatives. You will play a critical role in translating business and user needs into solutions and ensure continuous product evolution.

Role is 4 days onsite and 1 day remote in San Diego, CA - Ideal candidate will reside a commutable distance from the SD office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap in alignment with business goals.

• Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring stories are well-defined, estimated, and deliverable.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and turn them into actionable user stories.

• Partner with developers, UX designers, QA, Systems, Regulatory and other team members to deliver incremental value.

• Partner with UX, Human Factors, Marketing and others to validate product concepts and software workflows.

• Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and feature refinement within the agile framework. Participate in demos, reviews and retrospectives.

• Analyze product feedback to inform future development.

• Act as the liaison between stakeholders and the development team.

• Work with the developers and testers on your scrum team.

• Make decisions on trade-offs, scope, and timeline while maintaining product quality and value.

• Support go-to-market activities including generating documentation for regulatory submissions.

• Mentor and guide junior Product Owners and team members as needed.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, biomedical engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.

• 5-8 years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar 'product' management focused role.

• Understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, etc.) and software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to identify and understand the wider implications of features to the overall product.

• Ability to write clear user stories and acceptance criteria.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Adept at navigating ambiguous situations and making sound decisions.

• Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira or similar.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience in healthcare or medical device software and familiarity with regulatory standards in the medical device industry a plus

• Advanced degrees or certifications in Agile methodologies are a plus.

• Technical background or understanding of cloud-based systems is a plus.

• Certifications such as CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) or PSPO (Professional Scrum Product Owner) are a plus.

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 Ac