Program Director, R&D PMO

Hologic Medicor Suisse GmbH seeks a senior Program Director for its R&D PMO to lead global product strategy and execution for Breast and Skeletal Health Solutions, driving cross-functional programs from development to commercialization.

This role sits within the Business Operations team and focuses on shaping global product strategy and execution for the Breast and Skeletal Health Solutions division. The position provides strategic program management and operational leadership for high-impact initiatives, guiding them through development and commercialization while bridging functions across a global, matrixed organization to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic vision into integrated, executable plans, including scenario planning, prioritization, and stage gate approvals.
• Drive global cross-functional teams in a matrix environment to ensure alignment on strategic goals, risk mitigation, and resource optimization.
• Collaborate with Finance and leadership teams to manage program budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Oversee program documentation, communications, and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely dissemination of updates and decisions.
• Ensure cross-functional readiness for governance, stage gate reviews, and escalation resolution.
• Champion PMO best practices, reporting processes, and portfolio analyses.
• Mentor junior team members to foster a culture of execution, continuous learning, and collaboration.
• Develop and implement KPIs and metrics to evaluate program management effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead relevant sub-core teams and align external partnerships for joint development when applicable.
• Cultivate a high-performance team culture, motivating and inspiring confidence, trust, and accountability.
• Encourage a growth mindset through mentoring, coaching, and sharing best practices.
• Promote a collaborative environment where ideas are shared, assumptions challenged, and execution excellence is achieved.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 15+ years of experience leading large, global cross-functional programs in medical device or regulated industry.
• Demonstrated success delivering medical product introductions globally and navigating complex regulatory environments.
• Expertise in phase/gate approaches to New Product Development and Commercialization.
• Proven track record of developing KPIs, program metrics, and driving PMO process standardization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills—with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Project Management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Power BI/One Pager Pro).
• Experience with ISO and FDA quality systems regulations and medical device development cycles.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in Marketing or R&D within the medical device industry strongly preferred.
• PMP Certification strongly preferred.

What the company offers

• Comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.
• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.

About the company

Hologic Medicor Suisse GmbH is committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. The company enables employees with the tools and knowledge required to succeed.

• Committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow.
• Enable employees with the tools and knowledge required to succeed.