Job Description Summary

Sr Staff Engineer, R&D Innovation is responsible for using their broad technical expertise, leadership skills, and medical device development process knowledge to drive and support innovation and concept phase projects. In this role, you will work with internal and external teams to progress infusion system technology, establish intellectual property to protect infusion system technology, and establish the infusion system R&D technology roadmap based on a strong understanding of technology capability, customer desirability, and financial viability. You will pursue multiple innovation opportunities in parallel, including incremental, architectural, disruptive, and radical innovation.

You are expected to translate voice of customer and stakeholder needs into early stage concepts to test and iterate with users, identify key prioritized concept related system/product requirements, establish concept system architecture, proactively identify technical risks and mitigation pathways, develop value driven intellectual property, identify use related risks, and work with cross-functional engineers to progress the technology for medical device infusion systems (with mechanical parts, electronics, software, and/or algorithms). The expectation for the Sr Staff Engineer, R&D Innovation is that they represent the R&D function in internal and external communication related to technology discovery, innovation, and concept development, act as a leader of technology exploration and solutions, and strive for continuous improvement within the R&D innovation and concept group. The Sr Staff Engineer, R&D Innovation is expected to obtain a complete understanding of infusion user and customer needs, identify technology solutions, develop the technical system architecture for innovation concepts, and ensure planned innovation and concept phase project milestones are met.

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. 

Sr Staff Engineer, R&D Innovation is responsible for using their broad technical expertise, leadership skills, and medical device development process knowledge to drive and support innovation and concept phase projects. In this role, you will work with internal and external teams to progress infusion system technology, establish intellectual property to protect infusion system technology, and establish the infusion system R&D technology roadmap based on a strong understanding of technology capability, customer desirability, and financial viability. You will pursue multiple innovation opportunities in parallel, including incremental, architectural, exciting, and radical innovation.

You are expected to translate voice of customer and partner needs into early stage concepts to test and iterate with users, identify key prioritized concept related system/product requirements, establish concept system architecture, proactively identify technical risks and mitigation pathways, develop value driven intellectual property, identify use related risks, and work with multi-functional teams to progress the technology for medical device infusion systems (with mechanical parts, electronics, software, and/or algorithms). The expectation for the Sr Staff Engineer, R&D Innovation is that they represent the R&D function in internal and external communication related to technology discovery, innovation, and concept development, act as a leader of technology exploration and solutions, and strive for continuous improvement within the R&D innovation and concept group. The Sr Staff Engineer, R&D Innovation is expected to obtain a complete understanding of infusion user and customer needs, identify technology solutions, develop the technical system architecture for innovation concepts, and ensure planned innovation and concept phase project achievements are met.

What is expected of you for success in your role?

• Demonstrate knowledge of system-level medical device technology with mechanical parts, electronics, software, and algorithms

• Ability to translate voice of customer and partner needs into concept storyboards, early-stage prototype concepts and system architectures, and prioritized system/product requirements.

• Achievement of system-level early innovation and concept phase technical work, from strong understanding of customer desirability and financial viability (eg, competitive advantage, concept development and prioritized features from testing with users, technology landscapes, identification of internal and external technology solutions, proof of technology feasibility, development of value driven intellectual property)

• Complete detailed system and product-level technical feasibility and technical risks assessments

• Facilitate multi-functional team knowledge sharing and experiences to promote the understanding and resolution of technical feasibility issues

• Serve as a key resource to examine system level technical issues and bring to resolution

• Demonstrate knowledge of the medical device product development lifecycle and standards

• Identify use related risks and associated risk control measures

• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical environments and clinical aspects of medical device usage

• Demonstrate knowledge of informal and formal verification and validation system testing

• Manage external vendors and consultants, effectively communicate with internal and external teams

• Meet planned project milestones

• Find opportunities and drive continuous improvement efforts

• Apply experience in and standard methodologies to experimental design and data analysis

• Travel as needed, based on project and business needs, up to 25% of time

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-functional medical device team.

• Ability to lead multi-discipline engineering teams that may consist of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers, biomedical engineers, and algorithm engineers to meet planned breakthroughs.

• Excellent multi-functional communication skills, strong technical writing skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to bring clarity to ambiguous areas to drive decisions.

• Demonstrated history of achievement, learning agility, and action orientation.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree required with a preferred degree in Engineering (Biomedical or Software desired)

• 6-8 years related work experience required (or combination of work experience and advanced degrees).

• A strong technical background and experience within systems engineering at a medical device company including translation of user/business needs to concepts and system requirements, and system architectural development.

• Experience with medical device company early-stage innovation, concept development, and/or new product development breakthrough planning and project management.

• Experience coaching junior associates.

Preferred Qualfications

• A post graduate degree in business, marketing, or related education is desired.

• Early-stage organic and inorganic innovation roadmap development at a medical device company that develops electro-mechanical systems with software

• Early-stage concept development and concept feature prioritization at a medical device company that develops electro-mechanical systems with software

• Gaining an understanding of and prioritizing user needs and problems to solve to develop concepts

• Proving concept and technology feasibility to progress concept and/or technology into product development

• Assessing competitive device features and competitive advantage

• Developing technology landscapes

• External technology assessments and inorganic technology acquisition due diligence assessments

• Developing value-based patent ideas and intellectual property

• Making architectural decisions for medical device systems

• Market sizing and financial model development

• Creating clarity from multiple sources of inputs

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

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Primary Work Location

USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D

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Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

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$151,400.00 - $249,800.00 USD Annual