Head of Optometric Strategy & Professional Affairs

Bausch + Lomb; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a senior leader to guide the U.S. Vision Care organization, combining clinical expertise with commercial strategy.

You will shape annual priorities, establish KPIs, and drive measurable outcomes while aligning with eye care professionals and patients. The role requires a Doctor of Optometry plus at least 10 years of leadership in vision care, with strong collaboration across Professional Affairs, Marketing, Sales, and Medical Affairs.

Qualifications

• OD degree required; 10+ years leadership in vision care or related healthcare.
• Strong commercial acumen with sales, marketing, and product commercialization.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in a complex matrix.
• Deep understanding of U.S. optometric landscape and patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior clinical and commercial voice within the U.S. Vision Care organization.
• Lead the U.S. professional strategy with annual priorities, OKRs, and KPIs.
• Incorporate optometrist perspectives into business strategy and product commercialization.
• Build relationships with optometrists, ophthalmologists, KOLs, and associations.
• Partner with Professional Affairs, Marketing, Sales, and Medical Affairs to align strategies.
• Represent U.S. Vision Care at industry meetings and advisory boards.
• Oversee educational programs and speaker platforms for ECP engagement.
• Translate clinical insights into actionable commercial opportunities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Commercial strategy

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a senior leader to guide the U.S. Vision Care organization, combining clinical expertise with commercial strategy.

You will shape annual priorities, establish KPIs, and drive measurable outcomes while aligning with eye care professionals and patients. The role requires a Doctor of Optometry plus at least 10 years of leadership in vision care, with strong collaboration across Professional Affairs, Marketing, Sales, and Medical Affairs.