Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bausch + Lomb is a global eye health company developing products across vision care, surgical, and pharmaceutical/consumer markets. The Director will lead the R&D Global Portfolio and Project Management team, oversee a portfolio of development projects, facilitate governance, and ensure consistent execution of global product development strategies. The role also includes talent development, resource and risk management, budget oversight, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of project managers to ensure successful execution of projects and programs
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities for GPPM staff
- Collaborate with HR to attract, retain, and grow high-performing talent
- Cultivate a high-performance, inclusive culture focused on continuous improvement
- Manage the performance, succession planning, and annual compensation process for their assigned team. Address performance challenges constructively and proactively
- Contribute to the GPPM vision as a member of the Project Management Leadership Team (PMLT)
- Ensure program alignment with strategic objectives through effective governance, tools, and standards
- Apply product development expertise, portfolio insights, and financial acumen to guide investment strategy and optimization
- Facilitate the NPD Governance Board to oversee project strategy and execution
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute global product development strategies, including:
- Project scope and timelines
- Target Product Profile (TPP) and value drivers
- Financial modeling and risk analysis
- Regulatory strategy and launch planning
- Intellectual property (IP) strategy and functional execution
- May serve as Program Team Leader (PTL) or lead key initiatives across GPPM, R&D, or the broader organization
- Navigate complexity and uncertainty using critical analysis and scenario planning
- Develop and maintain resource plans; resolve conflicts to maintain project schedule commitments
- Guide teams in proactive risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning
- Communicate project interdependencies, risks, and issues clearly and effectively
- Partner with Commercial, Operations, and R&D to ensure full support for overall portfolio
- Act as a central communication hub for project plans, status updates, and escalations
- Maintain accurate data in GPPM systems and deliver timely reports to support decision-making
- Facilitate Business Gate Reviews to ensure alignment and approval of project progression
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMPs, design control, EHS standards, and regulatory requirements
- Promote the use of lessons learned and best practices across teams
- Manage portfolio budgets, prioritize initiatives for maximum value, and ensure financial discipline
- Support business development activities, including due diligence and strategic partnerships
- Champion innovative practices in program and portfolio management to enhance execution and accelerate time to market
Skills
- BS/BA in Science or Engineering
- 10+ years of Medical Device/Pharma industry experience and 10+ years of experience in R&D Project Management and Leadership
- Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills required
- Computer Literacy with skills in MS Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
- Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and monitoring process improvement initiatives
- Experience defining and implementing policies, procedures, and systems to drive organizational effectiveness and sustainability
- Highly effective at managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines, while maintaining positive, collaborative relationships
- Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, emotional intelligence, and strong negotiation and influencing skills across all organizational levels, both internally and externally
- Skilled in leading through complex organizational dynamics, with the ability to influence, inspire, and achieve results through others
- Demonstrates high energy and a results-driven mindset, consistently motivating teams to enable performance at all levels
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
- Advanced degree in science, engineering or business preferred
- MS Project (or equivalent) preferred
- Agile Methodologies preferred for software projects
Benefits
- U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives.
- They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
- U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.
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