Program Director, R&D PMO

Hologic•Newark, NJ

3d•$119,300 - $186,600•Remote

About The Position

Are you a seasoned program leader ready to drive large-scale innovation and deliver new medical solutions to market? Join our Business Operations team as a Program Director, R&D PMO and play a pivotal role shaping global product strategy and execution for the Breast and Skeletal Health Solutions division. Open to remote work with 25% travel. As Program Director, R&D PMO , you will provide strategic program management and operational leadership for the execution of high-impact programs, guiding them from development through commercialization. You’ll work across a global, matrixed organization, building bridges between functions and inspiring teams to deliver solutions that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or PhD strongly preferred.
15+ years of experience (12+ years with Master’s, 10+ years with PhD) 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 Haves

Prior experience in Marketing or R&D within the medical device industry strongly preferred.
PMP Certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead large strategic programs, translating vision into integrated, executable plans—including scenario planning, prioritization, and stage gate approvals.
Drive global cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, ensuring alignment and focus 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, ensuring 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, fostering 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, when applicable, align external partnerships for joint development.
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.