Program Director, R&D PMO (Newark)

Are you a seasoned program leader ready to drive large-scale innovation and deliver new medical solutions to market? Join our Business Operations team as a Program Director, R&D PMO and play a pivotal role shaping global product strategy and execution for the Breast and Skeletal Health Solutions division. Open to remote work with 25% travel. As Program Director, R&D PMO, you will provide strategic program management and operational leadership for the execution of high-impact programs, guiding them from development through commercialization. You’ll work across a global, matrixed organization, building bridges between functions and inspiring teams to deliver solutions that improve patient outcomes worldwide.Key Responsibilities:Lead large strategic programs, translating vision into integrated, executable plans—including scenario planning, prioritization, and stage gate approvals.Drive global cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, ensuring alignment and focus on strategic goals, risk mitigation, and resource optimization.Collaborate with Finance and leadership teams to manage program budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.Oversee program documentation, communications, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring timely dissemination of updates and decisions.Ensure cross-functional readiness for governance, stage gate reviews, and escalation resolution.Champion PMO best practices, reporting processes, and portfolio analyses.Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of execution, continuous learning, and collaboration.Develop and implement KPIs and metrics to evaluate program management effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.Lead relevant sub-core teams and, when applicable, align external partnerships for joint development.Cultivate a high-performance team culture, motivating and inspiring confidence, trust, and accountability.Encourage a growth mindset through mentoring, coaching, and sharing best practices.Promote a collaborative environment where ideas are shared, assumptions challenged, and execution excellence is achieved.What We’re Looking For:Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or PhD strongly preferred.15+ years of experience (12+ years with Master’s, 10+ years with PhD) leading large, global cross-functional programs in medical device or regulated industry.Demonstrated success delivering medical product introductions globally and navigating complex regulatory environments.Prior experience in Marketing or R&D within the medical device industry strongly preferred.Expertise in phase/gate approaches to New Product Development and Commercialization.Proven track record of developing KPIs, program metrics, and driving PMO process standardization.Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills—with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.Advanced proficiency in Project Management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Power BI/One Pager Pro).PMP Certification strongly preferred.Experience with ISO and FDA quality systems regulations and medical device development cycles.Physical & Travel Requirements:Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals or materials.Travel up to 25%.So why join Hologic?We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.The annualized base salary range for this role is $170,700 - $303,600 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.Agency and Third-Party Recruiter Notice: Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.As part of our commitment to a fair and accurate evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, we require all applicants to refrain from using AI tools, such as generative AI or automated writing assistance, during any stage of the interview process. Responses influenced by AI may result in disqualification. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a transparent and equitable selection process.Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.LI-#RT1Full timePosting Date: 2025-11-20