Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company 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. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.
Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.
Reporting the Vice President and General Manager, Vision Care, the Executive Director, Professional Strategy, U.Vision Care is responsible for developing and executing professional strategies that strengthen engagement with eye care professionals, support business priorities, and advance the growth of the U.Vision Care business.
This role requires a strategic, customer-focused leader who can translate professional insights and market trends into impactful programs, education, engagement initiatives, and commercial opportunities. The Executive Director will partner across Professional Affairs, Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, and other functions to ensure strategies reflect the evolving needs of eye care professionals and patients.
Serve as a senior clinical and commercial voice within the U.Vision Care organization.
S. professional strategy, including annual priorities, operating plans, and measurable outcomes by establishing KPIs, assessing program effectiveness, and demonstrating business impact or return on investment.
Bring an optometrist's perspective to business strategy, innovation, product commercialization, and customer engagement.
Build strong relationships with optometrists, ophthalmologists, key opinion leaders, professional associations, and other stakeholders across the eye care community.
Partner with Professional Affairs, Marketing, Sales, National Accounts, and Medical Affairs to ensure business strategies are grounded in the needs of eye care professionals and patients.
Vision Care at major industry meetings, customer forums, advisory boards, and professional events.
Oversee the educational programs, congresses, speaker programs, advisory boards, and other ECP engagement platforms.
Translate clinical insights, emerging trends in eye care, and ECP needs into actionable commercial opportunities.
10 years of significant leadership experience within vision care, eye health, medical device, pharmaceutical, or a related healthcare environment.
~ S. optometric and broader eye care landscape, including the needs of eye care professionals, patients, customers, and channel partners.
~ Demonstrated experience leading strategic or commercial initiatives and delivering measurable business results.
~ Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of sales, marketing, customer strategy, product commercialization, and market dynamics.
~ Strong financial and analytical capabilities.
~ Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across the optometric community and represent the organization credibly with customers and industry stakeholders.
~ Ability to translate clinical expertise and customer insights into business strategy and commercial execution.
MBA or other relevant advanced business degree.
Direct experience in contact lenses, ocular health, ophthalmic products, or another vision care category.
Previous commercial leadership experience in addition to clinical experience.
Experience with strategic planning, new product commercialization, professional education, and organizational capability building.
Bridgewater, NJ or Remote (US)
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.
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. S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute professional strategies for U.S. Vision Care
Partner with cross-functional teams to align on professional affairs and education initiatives
Translate insights into engagement programs and commercial opportunities
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred
5+ years in ophthalmology/eye care strategy or related field
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management