Global Product Manager, Lab Automation

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices • Sparks, NV

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About The Position

The Global Product Manager, Lab Automation will assist in the managing of the global Kiestra™ Laboratory Automation portfolio of products through its entire lifecycle, including strategy development and process improvement initiatives for supply, demand and allocation strategies, product life cycle management and support Cost-to-Win (CTW) initiatives. 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. In this role you will guide the innovative planning, development, and commercialization of our laboratory automation solutions. This role is crucial to driving growth and market leadership in diagnostic and life science sectors by providing groundbreaking automation technologies that improve efficiency and accuracy worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in product management experience
• Demonstrated experience with laboratory automation, robotics, or complex instrumentation
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing global products.
• Strong understanding of laboratory workflows, diagnostic testing, or drug discovery processes
• Proficiency in market analysis tools and financial modeling
• Outstanding critical thinking and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing diverse audiences across all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities
• Results-oriented with a strong business acumen and customer focus.
• Ability to travel globally up to 20% of the time, as required.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or diagnostics industry
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, CE-IVD) for medical devices or diagnostics

Responsibilities

• Define and complete the global product strategy and roadmap for assigned lab automation platforms.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, engineering, and cross-functional teams to translate market requirements into detailed product specifications and drive successful new product introductions (NPIs).
• Carry out comprehensive market research, customer segmentation, and competitive analysis to uncover opportunities and threats.
• Acquire and combine voice-of-customer (VOC) insights to support product development and portfolio decisions.
• Build comprehensive arguments for new product initiatives, including financial projections, return on investment analysis, and risk assessments to secure investment and prioritization.
• Build positive relationships and collaborate effectively with internal collaborators across R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and Service teams.
• Represent BD as a subject matter expert in lab automation at industry conferences, customer meetings, and internal forums, articulating product value and strategic vision.
• Observe product outcomes, market developments, and rival activities to discover opportunities for portfolio refinement, improvements, and rationalizations

Benefits

• At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You .
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees