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Bausch + Lomb · 2 months ago

Vice President, Global IT Lead

Bridgewater, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$270K/yr - $320K/yr

15+ years exp

Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people. The Vice President, Global IT Lead will design and execute an IT strategy for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and R&D, ensuring operational excellence and leveraging data and AI for business transformation.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Define and lead the global IT strategy for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and R&D, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and growth objectives

Champion transformation opportunities by embedding automation, AI/ML, advanced analytics, and smart manufacturing technologies across the value chain

Anticipate industry trends (e.g., Industry 4.0, digital twins, predictive quality, advanced planning, AI-enabled R&D) and shape Bausch + Lombs technology roadmap accordingly

Ensure core systems are rationalized, stable, secure, compliant, and scalable

Support multiple manufacturing sites and distributions centers around the globe

Drive integration across global platforms to reduce complexity, enhance data flow, and improve decision-making

Oversee technology support for GxP Clinical and regulatory compliance in the context of global operations

Support the implementation of strong risk, cybersecurity, and business continuity practices in OT and IT environments

Partner with business leaders to deliver high-value technology use cases

Lead initiatives that increase supply chain agility, optimize manufacturing productivity, and accelerate R&D timelines

Evaluate emerging technologies and external partnerships (cloud, digital ecosystems, robotics, IoT, LLMs) to drive efficiency and growth, from pilot to large scale adoption

Build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed IT organization that is agile, collaborative, and business outcome-oriented

Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning across IT and business teams

Develop future IT leaders by mentoring and empowering teams at all levels

Qualification

IT leadership experienceAI/ML expertiseManufacturing operations knowledgeSupply chain integrationCompliance managementVendor managementStakeholder managementCultural innovationCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including at least 7 years in senior executive roles within life sciences, healthcare, or highly regulated global industries

Proven track record leading large-scale transformations across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and/or R&D domains

Deep knowledge of platforms and technology in the Manufacturing operations, Supply chain, quality and R&D domains and their integration

Strong expertise in AI/ML, automation, analytics, and cloud transformation

Experience managing compliance with global health authorities (FDA, EMA, PMDA, etc.)

Demonstrated success leading global, cross-functional teams and delivering measurable business outcomes

Vendor management across MSP/SI partners and SaaS ecosystems

Excellent executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

Short-term and/or long-term incentives

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) plan and company match

Tuition reimbursement program (select degrees)

Company holidays

Well-being benefits

Sick time

Floating holidays

Paid vacation

Company

Bausch + Lomb

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We're a leading global eye health organization that is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world – from the moment of birth through every phase of life.

Founded in 1853

Rochester, New York, USA

10001+ employees