Director, R&D Portfolio & Program Leadership

Bausch + Lomb

Jackson (MS)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in the United States seeks a Director to lead the R&D Global Portfolio and Project Management team, overseeing a portfolio of New Product Development programs across Vision Care, Surgical, and Pharmaceuticals/Consumer. The role focuses on governance, strategy, and on translating customer needs into actionable product requirements for global registrations and launches.

You will mentor GPPM staff, participate in the Project Management Leadership Team, influence investment decisions,

Qualifications

BS/BA in Science or Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years in Medical Device/Pharma with R&D project management and leadership.
PMP certification a plus; Agile methodologies preferred for software projects.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of project managers to ensure successful execution.
Mentor and develop GPPM staff, building talent pipelines.
Collaborate with HR to attract, retain, and grow high‑performing talent.
Ensure governance, risk management, and budget discipline across programs.
Drive global product development strategies including registration and launch planning.