Director, Portfolio Program Management (Device)

Director, Portfolio Program Management (PPM) — Aesthetics Medicine

Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Asset Strategy Leader, asset strategy planner, and deliverable team project managers/co-chairs to define asset strategy and execution plans
- Lead the operational execution of the asset portfolio across products, indications, and projects
- Drive collaboration and alignment through leadership of the asset Project Management Team (PMT)
- Develop, monitor, and manage cross-functional project plans aligned to asset strategy and objectives
- Guide teams through key decision points, governance reviews, and stage-gate approvals
- Identify, assess, and resolve project risks and issues
- Support timely execution of portfolio milestones, timelines, and budget expectations
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings (agendas, action items, decision tracking)
- Communicate portfolio status, risks, and key decisions to leadership and stakeholders
- Contribute to departmental initiatives, documentation, and reporting
- Mentor junior team members
- May provide oversight/support for Aesthetics Therapeutic Area Strategy Council (TASC) meetings

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline
- 8–12 years of experience in medical device R&D and/or pharmaceutical R&D
- At least 5 years of direct project management experience in drug/device or product development projects
- Strong knowledge of global device development, product registration, and launch processes
- Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and meeting facilitation skills
- Proficiency with enterprise-level project and portfolio management tools
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
- Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail

Preferred:
- PMP certification
- Experience mentoring/coaching
- Familiarity with governance boards and portfolio-level decision making