Staff Engineer, Strategic Innovation

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Identify focus areas for critical innovation projects
• Conduct clinical observations and stakeholder interviews to understand the problem space. Identify, draft and refine needs statements accordingly.
• Scope, quantify and prioritize needs to identify high-value opportunities across diverse patient populations (leveraging structured rubrics to evaluate needs, quantitative surveys, and/or health economic value calculation).
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams to incorporate global perspectives and develop strong knowledge of our global customer base.

• Analyze research data and facilitate cross-functional interpretations to drive new opportunities for innovation.
• Set up the context from triangulated insights for early-stage concept development and filtering based on feasibility, differentiation, and market fit
• Contribute to Sensing hub (clinical, commercial, user, etc.) for continuous feedback leading to new design considerations or new innovation opportunities.
• Conduct field visits and attend conferences to establish a deep understanding of customers and bring insights back to the UCC business.
• Change management and communication
• Provide regular updates to key stakeholders to bring awareness and build engagement in innovation practices and progress.
• Host innovation training events to empower UCC’s innovation engine.

• Demonstrated ability to develop deep, rigorous analytical analysis that drives growth opportunity identification, strategy development, or technology/product decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify, prioritize, and successfully advocate for opportunities to drive growth.
• Demonstrated ability to translate insights and ideas into actionable innovation opportunities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical, clinical stakeholders and Leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to see the big picture, anticipate future trends, and develop long-term plans that align with organizational goals.
• Prioritizes the needs, experiences, and outcomes of patients in every decision and action, ensuring care and services are tailored to enhance patient well‑being.
• Takes initiative and embraces a test-and-learn approach, driving progress through rapid iteration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Approaches challenges and people with a genuine desire to understand, asking thoughtful questions and actively listening. Demonstrates compassion and openness, fostering trust and inclusive collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering required
• Trained and experienced with implementing formal innovation methods and processes, i.e. Biodesign, Design Thinking, Jobs to be Done, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).
• Minimum of 3 years experience in healthcare innovation, preferably in urology, critical care, or infection prevention.

• Master’s degree in Science or Engineering; commercial or clinical experience preferred
• Experience with ethnographic and observational processes to uncover unspoken unmet needs

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.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.