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Synergetics · 4 weeks ago

Asset Strategy Leader - Surgical R+D

Kirkwood, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing sight. The Asset Strategy Leader will drive alignment and decision-making across multiple functions, guiding the creation and execution of asset strategies for device and capital equipment products throughout their lifecycle.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedical DevicemHealth

No H1B

Responsibilities

Chair the relevant Project Strategy Core Team(s), Serve as the enterprise leader and primary point of contact for device asset strategy, representing the project to Governance and senior management

Develop and articulate integrated cross-functional Global Project Strategies for all aspects of device and capital equipment product development, commercialization, and lifecycle management, ensuring timely and comprehensive approvals

Review and analyze emerging data objectively to drive the team toward recommendations that highlight opportunities, address risks, and proactively provide appropriate mitigations

Collaborate with all functions to ensure programs are appropriately resourced, stay within allocated budgets, and champion requests for incremental resources when justified

Track progress against the Target Product Profile (TPP) ensuring alignment with committed timelines and budgets in conjunction with the Portfolio Project Manager

Continually validate the scientific and commercial viability of device programs, developing clear Go/No-Go decision points and championing the program with objectivity and sound judgment

Act as a strategic advisor to cross-functional teams (e.g., Global Commercial, R&D, Regulatory, Operations), ensuring alignment on key functional deliverables

Establish close, ongoing ties with all team members and supporting teams, empowering and delegating appropriately while maintaining aligned efforts and a function-neutral perspective

Represent the asset in external interactions (e.g., advisory boards, regulatory meetings) when broad leadership representation is required

Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape in the device and capital equipment space, leveraging insights to inform strategy and execution

Coach and mentor team members, fostering a high-performance culture and developing future leaders

Excel at communication, ensuring clarity, transparency, and alignment across all levels of the organization

Qualification

Device product developmentRegulatory requirementsCross-functional leadershipStrategic planningAnalytical skillsInnovation in medical devicesCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree required; advanced (Doctoral-level or MBA) degree highly preferred

Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience as a leader in medical device or capital equipment Commercial, R&D, Regulatory, or Operations settings, ideally across multiple functions and global environments

Demonstrated experience in device product development, with particular emphasis on capital equipment, surgical devices, or ophthalmic technologies

Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving complex device programs from concept through commercialization and lifecycle management

Deep understanding of device regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601), quality systems, and the integration of regulatory, clinical, and commercial strategies for device assets

Demonstrated ability to communicate with and influence senior executives

Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assimilate new knowledge relevant to device development and commercialization

Ability to objectively exercise judgment, create pragmatic solutions to complex cross-functional problems, and be accountable for informed decision-making in the face of uncertainty or incomplete data

Passion for innovation in medical devices and a commitment to advancing patient outcomes through effective asset strategy leadership

Preferred

Experience following a single device asset or program through all phases of development and commercialization is preferred; aggregate experience across multiple assets is also valued