Global R&D Portfolio Lead, Surgical Devices

Bausch + Lomb; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentives

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Holidays

Well-being programs

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb, a leading eye health company, is seeking a Project Manager to lead global product development within the Surgical business. You will define scope, budgets, timelines, risks, and resources, translating customer needs into clear product requirements while guiding cross-functional teams across regulatory, IP, and launch activities.

Join a company with a 170-year history and a broad global footprint, where you will influence portfolio strategy, drive governance, and deliver compliant,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field is required.
• Advanced degree (Science, Engineering, or Business) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or related industry.
• 13 years of experience leading or coordinating cross-functional R&D project teams.
• Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional teams to develop and execute global product development strategies.
• Defines project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Establishes Target Product Profile (TPP) and key value drivers.
• Develops financial models and supports risk analysis.
• Supports development and execution of regulatory strategy and global launch planning.
• Coordinates intellectual property (IP) strategy execution.
• Applies structured problem-solving in complex environments.
• Develops and maintains resource plans; resolves conflicts to maintain project schedule commitments.
• Guides teams in proactive risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning.
• Communicates project interdependencies, risks, and issues clearly and effectively.
• Partners with Commercial, Operations, and R&D to ensure full support for the project.
• Facilitates team alignment and execution of project plans.
• Provides input on team member performance to functional managers.
• Serves as the central point of communication for project status, risks, and escalations.
• Maintains accurate data in GPPM systems and delivers timely reports to support decision-making.
• Prepares and presents Business Gate Reviews to ensure alignment and approval of project progression.
• Maintains adherence to SOPs, GMP, design control, EHS standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conducts lessons learned and implements best practices across teams.
• Coordinates project budgets with cross-functional partners and tracks financial performance.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project

Job description

Bausch + Lomb, a leading eye health company, is seeking a Project Manager to lead global product development within the Surgical business. You will define scope, budgets, timelines, risks, and resources, translating customer needs into clear product requirements while guiding cross-functional teams across regulatory, IP, and launch activities.

Join a company with a 170-year history and a broad global footprint, where you will influence portfolio strategy, drive governance, and deliver compliant,