Sr. Manager, Technology Product Manager, Vision R&D

Job Function

Technology Product & Platform Management

Technical Product Management

People Leader

Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved?

Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting‑edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at

We are searching for the best talent for a Sr. Manager, Technology Product Manager, Vision R&D. The role is based in Jacksonville, FL.

Lead the strategy, delivery, and optimization of technology solutions across R&D and Medical, Professional & Scientific Affairs (MP&SA) by integrating deep IT expertise with healthcare and product development needs. Drive a global technology portfolio across Vision Care and Surgical Vision, strengthen cross‑functional collaboration, and shape an end‑to‑end digital strategy that accelerates innovation, enhances product lifecycle performance, and delivers high‑impact R&D outcomes.

Advance MP&SA’s mission by elevating medical, scientific, and educational leadership to build trust, strengthen professional equity, and optimize patient outcomes.

• Partner with R&D and MP&SA leadership to co‑develop technology roadmaps aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Translate strategy into actionable digital initiatives that drive operational excellence, quality, and resilience.
• Prioritize and manage an annual global technology portfolio that meets current needs and anticipates future capabilities.
• Shape a unified Data & Analytics strategy that elevates data management and maturity across a complex R&D ecosystem.
• Integrate multiple digital products into cohesive end‑to‑end solutions for a more connected technology landscape.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner, challenging assumptions and driving innovation.

• Define and track value delivery through well‑structured OKRs and performance metrics.
• Monitor and communicate business outcomes, from customer satisfaction to operational KPIs and platform performance.
• Lead business case development and investment planning, ensuring strategic allocation of a multibillion dollar technology portfolio.
• Govern technology demand, budgeting, and prioritization with disciplined portfolio oversight.

• Guide the full lifecycle of digital initiatives, from discovery to deployment, ensuring alignment to user needs and measurable outcomes.
• Foster strong collaboration across R&D, MP&SA, Technology Services, Cyber Security, Privacy, Quality, Procurement, External partners, etc.
• Leverage enterprise platforms and emerging technologies to accelerate time to value and scalability.
• Apply Agile and lean practices to improve speed, adaptability, and continuous learning.

• Inspire and align cross‑functional teams around a shared vision for technology‑enabled transformation.
• Shape team culture through coaching, inclusion, and diversity of thought.
• Act as a change agent, navigating complexity, driving adoption, and removing barriers.
• Promote experimentation, innovation, and user‑centricity in solution delivery.
• Champion the product and platform operating model to generate measurable impact for employees, partners, customers, and patients.

• Cloud & Integration: Experience with AWS, Azure, or similar platforms.
• Data & Analytics: Proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, and operational analytics.
• Risk Mgmt & Regulatory Standards: Understanding of risk, compliance, and healthcare regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, ISO).
• Project &…