Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to enhancing sight for millions worldwide. They are seeking a Senior Manager for R&D Portfolio Program Management to provide business and technical leadership for projects within their R&D vertical, ensuring comprehensive project strategies and effective cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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 projects and programs.[BD3.1]
- Structure and motivate team to ensure efficient and successful execution
- Provide performance feedback to team members and functional managers
- 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
- Prepare and present Business Gate Reviews to ensure alignment and approval of project progression
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMPs, design control, EHS standards, and regulatory requirements
- Conduct lessons learned and implement best practices across teams
- Coordinate project/program budgeting with supporting functions and ensure financial discipline
- May support business development activities, including due diligence and strategic partnerships
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- BS/BA in Science or Engineering
- 10+ years of Medical Device/Pharma industry experience and approximately 3-5 years of experience in R&D Project Management
- 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
- Advanced degree in science, engineering or business preferred
- MS Project (or equivalent) preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
- 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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