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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 worldfrom 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.

Position Overview:

The Director will lead a high-performing team in developing, optimizing, and scaling manufacturing processes for our sterile pharmaceutical portfolio - emphasizing eyecare products, injectables, and biologics. The role covers early- to late-stage development, ensuring robust, scalable, and cost-effective processes that adhere to regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, ICH) and cGMP compliance. In this leadership position, the Director will combine technical expertise with strategic oversight to drive process improvements, guide technology transfers, and manage cross-functional initiatives.

Additionally, the Director will serve as a key influencer within the R&D organization, ensuring that technology transfers, risk management, and process improvements are executed with precision. This role is fundamental in aligning manufacturing processes with Bausch + Lomb's broader vision for innovation in eye health and in executing our mission of helping people see better to live better.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Development & Optimization:

• Develop and scale manufacturing processes for sterile products, with a specific focus on ophthalmic solutions, injectables, and biologics.

• Champion Quality by Design (QbD) practices and risk-based decision-making through Design of Experiments (DOE) and other analytical methods.

• Team Leadership:

• Manage and mentor scientists and engineers in process development, formulation, scale-up, and technology transfer.

• Foster an environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Technology Transfer & Manufacturing Oversight:

• Oversee the smooth transfer of processes to GMP facilities and ensure alignment with commercial production requirements.

• Program & Resource Management:

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple programs.

• Ensure effective planning for both early and late-stage development initiatives.

• Risk Management:

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to process development, scale-up, and technology transfer.

• Develop and implement strategies that minimize delays or disruptions in development timelines.

• Regulatory & Quality Assurance:

• Support regulatory filings and maintain adherence to CMC requirements.

• Identify critical process parameters and quality attributes during development.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate and implement innovative manufacturing technologies to enhance process efficiency and product quality.

• Lead due diligence for licensing new technologies that extend our development capabilities.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in drug product development with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Extensive experience in sterile drug product process development, scale-up, and technology transfer.

• Proven track record in managing eyecare, injectable, and biologics development projects.

• Strong understanding of FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines, and cGMP requirements.

• Excellent leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and program management skills.

• Preferred: Experience with process analytical technologies (PAT) and continuous manufacturing.

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