Supervisor, Senior Team Leader

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.

The Supervisor, Senior Team Leader will supervise laboratory technicians supporting contact lens product and process feasibility, technology development, and technical transfer activities. He/she will ensure development laboratories are organized, compliant, appropriately resourced, and operating effectively to meet project requirements. He/she will support development labs and pilot manufacturing activities, including material formulation, process development, and clinical production, in compliance with ISO, cGMP, and Bausch + Lomb quality requirements.

• Key Responsibilities

  Product & Process Development

  • Support the execution and documentation of new product and process development in alignment with regulatory, Quality System, and cGMP requirements.
  • Facilitate seamless transfer of new products and processes to manufacturing by ensuring required documentation, training, and lab activities are completed.

  Laboratory Operations & Compliance

  • Oversee daily compliance of the development lab with cGMPs, Quality System standards, and company policies.
  • Maintain laboratory controls and ensure products are manufactured per approved procedures, specifications, and documentation.
  • Promote a safe, ethical, and environmentally responsible work environment, promptly addressing any concerns.

  Team Leadership & Resource Management

  • Coordinate daily staffing and workflow to ensure appropriate skill coverage and effective prioritization of work.
  • Support budget planning and monitor materials, resources, and expenditures within assigned areas.
  • Ensure required training is completed and maintained for all lab personnel.

  Quality & Continuous Improvement

  • Support quality activities such as documentation review, investigations, change controls, and CAPAs related to lab operations.
  • Monitor key lab performance indicators and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence efforts.

  Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and other site teams to align practices and optimize shared resources.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, chemistry, polymer science, or a related technical discipline (general science) strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a regulated product development, laboratory, or pilot manufacturing environment (medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or combination products).
• Proven experience as a hands‑on supervisor or technical lead, consistently meeting timelines, compliance expectations, and operational goals.
• Ability to take ownership of lab operations, ensuring accurate planning and execution with minimal oversight.
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP and ISO requirements with a history of compliant, high‑quality documentation.
• Demonstrated learning agility and ability to quickly master new processes, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong accountability for safety, quality, and ethical standards—for self and others.
• Clear and concise communication skills suitable for regulated environments.
• Experience in clinical or early commercialization production under tight controls and schedules.
• Participation in deviations, investigations, change controls, and CAPAs with focus on root cause and sustainable fixes.
• Effective cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Clinical teams.
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts (5S, waste reduction, visual management) and commitment to continuous improvement and standardization.

We offer competitive salary & excellent benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date
• 401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution
• Paid time off – vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick time
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match
• Employee Incentive Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees)
• Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation review

This position is available in the following location(s): US - Rochester, NY (GEHC)

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.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00.  The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.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. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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