Senior Director, Program Management (Aesthetic Medical Device) Bothell, WA

Bausch Health Companies Inc.; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (incl. Prescription Drug)

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Bausch Health Companies Inc. in Bothell, WA is seeking a Senior Director of Program Management to establish global PM practices across R&D.

You will partner with executive leadership to ensure projects are on track, resourced, and budgeted, while identifying risks and implementing solutions. You will lead a team of project managers, drive portfolio governance, and collaborate with Finance to align with business strategy and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in program management, preferably in medical device / life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall strategy for portfolio management and align with the company’s vision.
• Drive portfolio prioritization, scoring criteria, and annual prioritization review.
• Establish a centralized database to track status, milestones, and KPIs; ensure projects stay on track.
• Collaborate with GSM, Finance to align activities with business strategy and financial metrics.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure alignment and integration.
• Organize governance meetings for Development Review and Portfolio review committees.
• Support strategic workforce planning to optimize skills and development.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of project managers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Multi-project management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Location: Bothell, Washington, USA

Job Requisition ID: 15702

Join our global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes to our patients. We are all in it together to make a difference. Be a part of a culture that doesn't just wait for change but actively creates it—where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact.

Senior Director, Program Management

Overview

Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health, is a global leader in energy-based aesthetic technologies, providing innovative solutions that support physicians and patients worldwide.

The Senior Director, Program Management will be responsible for establishing and maintaining global project management practices across the R&D organization. This role will work closely with executive leadership to ensure projects are on track, resourced, and budgeted for and identify potential roadblocks early in the process and put solutions in place when needed.

Job Duties

• Develop and implement the overall strategy for portfolio management, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and goals. Understand the broader business strategy to ensure that project initiatives contribute to these objectives while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
• Drive and oversee the portfolio prioritization, decision making process, refining scoring logic and evaluation criteria as needed and leading the annual portfolio prioritization review
• Establish and maintain a centralized database for tracking project status, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring projects are on track
• Collaborate with relevant functions (e.g., GSM, Finance) to ensure activities are grounded in business strategy, and key financial metrics
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication to ensure alignment and integration
• Organize and plan governance meetings for the Development Review and Portfolio review committees
• Support strategic workforce planning to optimize diverse skillsets and individual development
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of project managers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Science, Engineering, Business Administration discipline preferred; Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 12 years of experience in program management, preferably within the medical device / life sciences industry
• Proven track record of leading successful projects, demonstrating strong leadership and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to think strategically and make sound decisions
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines
• Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent is advantageous

The range of starting base pay for this role is 235,000-323,000. Actual starting pay will be based on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education and location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for participation in either (i) our annual bonus program or (ii) a sales incentive plan.

Benefits package includes a comprehensive Medical (includes Prescription Drug), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with matching company contribution, discretionary time off, paid sick time, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, paid holidays, employee referral bonuses and employee discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates collaboration.