Job Description Summary

The Staff Interaction Designer plays a key role in shaping innovative digital interface platforms for medical devices and systems by collaborating with Marketing, R&D, and cross-functional teams. As part of the User Experience Design (UXD) team, they apply user research, technical design, and critical thinking to create end-to-end user experiences that balance user needs, business goals, and technological constraints across a range of projects—from cloud software to embedded device interfaces. This position requires strong collaboration, communication, mentoring, and leadership skills, along with the ability to influence and evangelize user experience within the organization. Additionally, the role involves managing project timelines, personnel, and strategic trade-offs while contributing to the development of UXD talent and fostering innovation within the MMS business unit.

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!

Our vision for Medication Management Solutions at BD

With our technical capabilities, the Medication Management Solutions (MMS) team are able to manage multiple systems and our operational capabilities enable us to have medications available when and where needed, reducing inefficiency and waste for nursing and pharmacy teams.

About the role

The Staff Interaction Designer collaborates with Marketing and R&D team members, applying user research methodologies and technical design skills to generate insights and concepts that lead to the development of digital interface product platforms for innovative medical devices and systems. As a member of the User Experience Design (UXD) team, the Staff Interaction Designer will work with multi-disciplinary teams to apply critical thinking to short- and long-term design directions and will deliver innovative, end-to-end user experiences that optimise user needs, business goals, and technological realities for each project. Projects will include cloud-based software, knowledge portals, embedded medical device software, hardware, and medical disposables.

This highly collaborative position requires high professionalism, communication skills, mentoring capability, and influencing skills to work effectively with cross-functional internal collaborators. The ability to evangelise user experience work and to affect leadership is crucial. On the tactical level, the Staff Interaction Designer will maintain deliverable schedules, track personnel assignments, and drive trade-offs as needed for all Next Generation design work streams. Soft skills that create successful employee-manager relationships are necessary. Growing and mentoring UXD talent to enhance organisational strength is an essential and rewarding aspect of this role.

The User Interaction Design function is part of the User Experience Design Team (UXD) within the MMS Business unit. The goal of the UXD Team is to stimulate and lead concept and technology innovation spanning multiple product platforms, including Dispensing Technologies and Infusion Systems.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Drive and apply user-centred, efficient design processes while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams on multiple matrixed work streams.
• Clearly manage, track, negotiate trade-offs, and report out success UX metrics for all the projects you oversee.
• Implement regular 1-1s, design review meetings, and demonstrations for the internal and external teams involved in your projects.
• Create close professional relationships with key cross-functional leaders to understand where the business unit is going so that we can prepare our team (hire, train, etc.) adequately to support future needs.
• Guide developers and collaborators in using user experience methods effectively, including corporate design language, design frameworks, and design principles
• Ability to deliver and manage the creation and delivery of UI specifications, wireframes, workflows, and low- and high-fidelity Axure prototypes, and other relevant outputs
• Build positive, collaborative relationships across teams/groups/functions through facilitative leadership, storytelling, teaching, mentoring, and inspiring colleagues to value UX work and to include UX early in every project

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in User Experience (UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design or related degrees.
• 7- 9 years of relevant experience working as an interaction/visual designer in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated track record of success designing software and hardware in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Interaction Design within a regulated industry (MEDICAL, preferably)
• Ability to effectively communicate interactive and interface design data, design proposals, and product specifications and to explain the rationale behind design decisions clearly and in a way that inspires stakeholders.
• Ability to concisely critique designs for improvement and to translate customer feedback into strong design decisions.
• Strong skills in creative design tools including Axure, Figma, InVision, Adobe Creative Cloud, Jira, Kanban, MS Project etc.
• Strong understanding of responsive design, cross-platform development, and app frameworks.
• Success in applying a company product design language guide and ensuring that colleagues apply elements accurately with strong design thinking behind their decisions.
• Demonstrable ability to work closely and collaboratively with developers implementing your designs to save time, create the best possible designs, reduce rework, and improve outcomes.
• Proven success working in an Agile development environment and strong knowledge of how interaction and visual design are best utilised in a SCRUM environment.
• Organised, self-directed, efficient, and able to manage multiple and complex projects on time.
• Experience with the healthcare field and medical devices.
• An online portfolio is required for viewing.
• Open to 10-15% travel as part of the role, including international travel.

Compensation range for the role: €80.000 to €85.000 per year.

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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.

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.

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

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Primary Work Location

IRL Limerick - Castletroy

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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. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. 

The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is determined by their experience, education, and skills, as well as the labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location.

Salary Range Information

€73,500.00 - €125,000.00 EUR Annual