As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
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.
The Data Science Program Owner is a highly strategic and hands-on role responsible for identifying, prioritising, and delivering data science, analytics, automation, and AI solutions that create measurable business value. Acting as the link between business stakeholders, data scientists, engineers, and technology teams, this individual is responsible for the full lifecycle of data products—from opportunity identification and business case development through solution design, deployment, adoption, and value realisation. The role requires strong product ownership capabilities, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to translate business challenges into scalable, data-driven solutions that support decision-making, efficiency, and organisational performance.
Unlike a traditional program management position, this role demands a builder mindset with direct involvement in developing and deploying solutions. The successful candidate will contribute hands-on through prototyping, coding, analytics, automation workflows, and AI solution development, while driving cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, and HR. As part of a newly established Data Science function, they will help shape the team's strategy, standards, governance, and long-term vision, ensuring the organisation successfully adopts and scales modern data and AI capabilities. The ideal candidate combines product ownership expertise, technical proficiency in areas such as Python, SQL, analytics, and AI, with the ability to influence team members, lead change, and deliver tangible business outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Identify and prioritise opportunities where Data Science, Analytics, Automation, and AI can provide clear business outcomes and support strategic objectives.
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data products and AI solutions, from business case development and roadmap creation through deployment, adoption, and value realisation.
Translate complex business challenges into scalable, production-ready data and AI solutions that improve decision-making and operational performance.
Define product vision, requirements, success metrics, and priorities based on business impact, technical feasibility, and strategic alignment.
Develop prototypes, proofs of concept (POCs), and minimum viable products (MVPs), actively contributing to solution design, development, testing, and deployment.
Collaborate closely with business leaders, data scientists, engineers, and technology teams to accelerate delivery and achieve business outcomes.
Provide technical leadership through coding, analytics, automation workflows, model development, and participation in architecture and design discussions.
Lead collaborator engagement across functions such as Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and HR, communicating complex insights in a clear and actionable manner.
Establish and promote guidelines for Data & AI governance to ensure compliance with data quality, security, privacy, and Responsible AI standards.
Drive user adoption, change management, and continuous improvement by measuring business impact, gathering feedback, and enhancing delivered solutions while helping shape the organisation's future Data Science and AI capability.
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in data science, analytics, data engineering, product ownership, consulting, digital transformation, or related disciplines.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving both technical and business stakeholders.
Strong understanding of analytics, machine learning, automation, and AI technologies.
Experience developing solutions using modern analytics platforms and programming languages.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
Master's degree in a relevant quantitative discipline.
Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Power Platform, Databricks, or equivalent cloud-based analytics platforms.
Experience deploying AI and Generative AI solutions.
Agile, Scrum, Product Owner, or Project Management certifications.
Experience in a global, matrixed organisation.
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 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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
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.
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€75,900.00 - €115,725.00 EUR Annual
