Manager, R&D Portfolio Program Management

Bausch & Lomb GmbH; Missouri; On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid vacation

Floating holidays

Job summary

Bausch & Lomb GmbH is seeking a Project Manager within the R&D Global Portfolio and Project Management team. This role will lead global product development strategy and execution while translating customer needs into product requirements.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and over 5 years of experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for directing teams and managing project timelines effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or related industry.
• 1-3 years leading or coordinating cross-functional R&D project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop global product development strategies.
• Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain resource plans, resolve conflicts.
• Communicate project interdependencies, risks, and issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Presentation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Influencing stakeholders

Ownership and accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Objective

The Project Manager is part of the R&D Global Portfolio and Project Management (GPPM) team and provides business and technical leadership for projects within the Surgical business. This role leads global product development strategy and execution, including defining scope, budget, timelines, risks, and resources. The Project Manager translates customer needs into product requirements and supports global registration and launch planning. This role leads through cross-functional influence and coordination rather than direct authority.

Responsibilities

Program & Portfolio Leadership

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

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication

• 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

Governance & Compliance

• 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

Budget Management & Innovation

• Coordinates project budgets with cross-functional partners and tracks financial performance
• May support business development activities, including due diligence and strategic partnerships

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field required
• Advanced degree (Science, Engineering, or Business) preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or related industry
• 1–3 years of experience leading or coordinating cross‑functional R&D project teams

Skills

• Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability for project outcomes

Preferred

• PMP certification
• Experience with Agile methodologies (for software‑related projects)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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