Executive Director, Specialty Vision Products

Executive Director, Specialty Vision Products

This senior leadership role is responsible for defining and driving the global strategy, commercial execution, and overall performance of a specialized vision care portfolio focused on advanced and custom eye health solutions. You will oversee end-to-end business operations, including marketing, sales, professional engagement, and customer strategy, ensuring strong alignment across global and regional teams. The role requires deep commercial expertise, strong P&L ownership, and the ability to translate market insights into scalable growth strategies. You will work closely with R&D, operations, and regional leadership to shape innovation pipelines and bring new products successfully to market. This is a high-impact position that combines strategic vision, operational excellence, and executive leadership in a highly specialized healthcare environment. You will play a key role in advancing global eye health solutions while strengthening partnerships with eye care professionals worldwide.

Accountabilities:

• Own full P&L responsibility for the Specialty Vision Products portfolio, ensuring revenue growth, margin optimization, and disciplined financial performance.
• Define and execute the multi-year global or regional strategy for the specialty vision portfolio in alignment with broader vision care objectives.
• Lead commercialization strategy, including marketing, sales, pricing, distribution, and go-to-market execution across multiple markets.
• Oversee product lifecycle management and innovation strategy, ensuring successful development and launch of new specialty vision solutions.
• Partner closely with R&D, operations, and regional teams to ensure seamless product development, launch execution, and market adoption.
• Build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, and professional affairs, fostering accountability and talent development.
• Establish performance metrics, forecasting processes, and investment strategies to support long-term business growth.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in medical devices, vision care, ophthalmic products, or related healthcare industries.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale commercial organizations with full P&L ownership.
• Strong expertise in sales, marketing, and global go-to-market strategy within specialty or healthcare-driven markets.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional and geographically distributed teams in complex environments.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to translate insights into actionable growth strategies.
• Experience in product launches, portfolio commercialization, and lifecycle management is highly preferred.
• Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills at senior leadership level.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ranging from approximately $275,000 to $325,000 depending on experience and location.
• Eligibility for short-term and long-term incentive programs.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match (401(k)).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement programs (for eligible degrees).
• Well-being programs supporting physical, mental, and financial health.
• Inclusive, global work environment focused on innovation and collaboration in eye health.