Staff Engineer, Strategic Innovation

Skip to main contentWe use cookies and other tracking technologies to assist with navigation, improve our products and services, assist with our marketing efforts, and provide content from third parties. By continuing to use this site you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with our privacy policy. Manage third-party cookie preferences hereDeclineAccept CookiesEnglishSign InStaff Engineer, Strategic Innovation page is loadedStaff Engineer, Strategic InnovationApplyremote typeOnsitelocationsUSA GA - Covington BMDUSA NC - Durham - Davis Drivetime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idR-545859 We are the people who give possibilities purposeBD 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. Job DescriptionKey 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. Translate insights to innovation opportunities: 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. Critical Traits: 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.  Required Qualifications: 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...