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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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,…