Senior Manager, R&D Portfolio Program Management

Role Description

The Senior Project Manager is a member of the R&D Global Portfolio and Project Management (GPPM) team, responsible for providing business and technical leadership for projects and programs within a designated Bausch + Lomb business vertical (e.g., Vision Care, Surgical, or Pharmaceuticals/Consumer).

The Senior Project Manager is accountable for ensuring that their assigned projects and programs are supported by a comprehensive global project strategy. This includes:

• Translating customer needs into product requirements
• Developing project valuations
• Planning for global registration and launch
• Defining project scope, budget, resources, timelines, risk management strategies, and communication plans

Beyond project oversight, the Senior Project Manager may also mentor GPPM staff and may support strategic initiatives or special projects across the broader R&D organization.

Responsibilities

• Program & Portfolio Leadership
  • 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
• Resource & Risk Management
  • 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
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
  • Partner with Commercial, Operations, and R&D to ensure full support for projects and programs
  • 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
• Governance & Compliance
  • 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
• Budget Management & Innovation
  • 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

Qualifications

• Education:
  • BS/BA in Science or Engineering. Advanced degree in science, engineering or business preferred
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of Medical Device/Pharma industry experience and approximately 3-5 years of experience in R&D Project Management
• Special Skills:
  • Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills required
  • Computer Literacy with skills in MS Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
• Specialized Training:
  • MS Project (or equivalent) preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
  • Agile Methodologies preferred for software projects
• Process Improvement:
  • Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and monitoring process improvement initiatives
• Systems Thinking & Operational Efficiency:
  • Experience defining and implementing policies, procedures, and systems to drive organizational effectiveness and sustainability
• Performance Under Pressure:
  • Highly effective at managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines, while maintaining positive, collaborative relationships
• Leadership & Influence:
  • 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
• Motivation & Team Enablement:
  • Demonstrates high energy and a results-driven mindset, consistently motivating teams to enable performance at all levels

Benefits

• U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Tuition reimbursement program (select degrees)
• Company holidays and well-being benefits
• Eligible for sick time, floating holidays, and paid vacation