Job Description Summary

As a Product Owner, you will define scope and backlog items (epics, features, user stories) that guide our agile software development teams. Acting as the key liaison between partners and the development team, you will ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. You will work in international, multi-functional, and highly motivated Scrum teams to turn vision into reality.

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.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

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.

Become a maker of possible with us!

Hospitals handle thousands of medications daily, making medication management complex. Errors and inefficiencies in this process are unfortunately unavoidable. 

About the role 

As a Product Owner, you will define scope and backlog items (epics, features, user stories) that guide our agile software development teams. Acting as the key liaison between partners and the development team, you will ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. You will work in international, multi-functional, and highly motivated Scrum teams to turn vision into reality.

Your responsibilities will include

• Partnering with collaborators from key functions such as business, marketing, and clinical to analyze needs and align product roadmaps and backlogs with strategic goals.

• Supporting in the creation of clear, detailed backlog items and specifications for product features to ensure shared understanding within the team.

• Collaborating daily with developers and testers based in and around Vienna.

• Participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to keep the team passionate about delivering high-quality increments.

• Engaging with globally distributed collaborators, primarily in Ireland and in the United States to ensure alignment and timely communication.

Must-haves

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field - or equivalent work experience.

• Professional experience as a Scrum Product Owner, Requirements Engineer, Software System Engineer, or a comparable position within an agile framework.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and influence across technical and non-technical collaborators.

• Proven ability to collaborate across fields and quickly understand new, complex domains.

• Proficient in English.

• Analytical approach and attention to detail.

• Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure, with a focus on delivering outcomes.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in healthcare, ideally medical device software, and familiarity with regulatory standards.

• Professional Scrum Product Owner credential and/or Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering credential.

• Experience working across multiple time zones, especially with US-based collaborators.

Our offer 

We offer you the opportunity to contribute in a highly motivated global environment, working to develop products that have a positive, real-world impact. A collaborative working climate in an innovative environment where your input counts. A safe workplace with long-term perspectives.
We endeavor for a long-term collaboration – hence corporate career planning throughout diverse phases of life conveys a high importance and value for us.

The minimum monthly gross salary for this position is € 3.175,00 (full-time basis; 38.5 h) (monthly full-time basis, based on ST1/Einstiegsstufe 2025 IT KV). Depending on individual skills and experience, we offer appropriate additional payment.

Our modern office is located in the Millennium Tower with excellent traffic connections. BD offers flexible working time, and the possibility for home office, a stock ownership program, and numerous social benefits (e.g., free drinks, massage, and Sodexo-childcare vouchers). You will be part of a committed team; your position will include a varying area of duties as well as personal development opportunities!

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

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 3 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.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

To learn more about BD visit: https://bd.com/careers

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Primary Work Location

AUT Vienna - Handelskai

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