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Cynosure Inc, 5 Carlisle Rd, Westford, Massachusetts, United States of America Job Description Posted Friday 30 January 2026 at 05:00 Cynosure is well positioned competitively to lead and transform the medical aesthetics industry. We are guided by our belief that this is a purpose-driven business, which improves patient’s lives and improves practitioner’s livelihoods. We are passionate about driving a healthy and growing medical aesthetics industry with leading-edge marketing which inspires consumers to engage in medical aesthetics. We are the leader in science-based technology which elevates the standard of care for consumers. We are relentlessly focused on being the undisputed innovation leader, addressing the growing demand for consumer treatments across all demographics. We are committed to building and strengthening our unmatched global footprint, with direct employees on five continents and in 15 countries and growing, and distributor partners serving over 130 countries. We put our people first and believe personal development drives business development. We love our customers and strive give them the leading-edge technology, service, marketing support and clinical education to improve their patient’s outcomes and to improve their livelihoods. At Cynosure, we look for people who make an impact and encourage everyone to lead, create, and add value. In turn, we invest in our team to grow people’s careers and build upon our high-performance and culture-oriented organization. We work together as one team, winning together. As we grow our global team, there is no better time to join us. As a market leader in medical aesthetics, Cynosure has over 25 years developing, manufacturing, and marketing products for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, medical spas, and healthcare practitioners. With the aesthetic industry’s most comprehensive product portfolio, our offerings span several categories including skin revitalization, body contouring, hair removal, and women’s health. Our mission is to set Cynosure customers up for success shaping future leaders of the aesthetics industry and helping everyone who uses our technologies discover their version of beautiful. Responsibilities
The Sr. Director of Global Portfolio Strategy will drive the overarching strategic direction of the company’s product portfolio, ensuring alignment with market demands, competitive dynamics, and long-term business objectives. This leader will orchestrate the development of portfolio strategies, market prioritization frameworks, as well as lifecycle and transitions management, facilitating collaboration across regional and functional teams. They will play a pivotal role in identifying growth opportunities, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring strategic focus across the product lifecycle and the markets. The ideal candidate is a visionary strategist with a proven track record in portfolio management, deep product marketing and market analytics expertise, and a proven track record in influencing teams and cross-functional leadership. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs.
Define and implement global portfolio strategies to ensure alignment with company objectives and market opportunities. Develop decision frameworks for portfolio management, including resource allocation and market entry/exit strategies. Lead the creation of comprehensive business cases for new portfolio initiatives, integrating market insights, clinical trends, and financial modeling. Support the development of rigorous market segmentation, financial and competitive analyses to prioritize investments and shape the innovation roadmap. Develop and oversee portfolio governance processes to prioritize initiatives and ensure alignment with strategic goals. Monitor the progress of ongoing portfolio programs, ensuring the balance between sustaining initiatives, clinical development, and new product innovation. Facilitate decision-making to adapt portfolio priorities based on performance metrics and strategic imperatives. Strategic Planning Management
Establish and lead a five-year annual strategic planning process, grounded in funded portfolio programs. Define and communicate strategic planning frameworks to align teams around long-term objectives. Oversee the integration of portfolio strategies into broader organizational plans, ensuring actionable execution pathways. Market Insights and Analytics
Translate data into actionable portfolio strategies that address both near-term opportunities and long-term positioning. Help establish systems for gathering and synthesizing global market intelligence, including competitive benchmarking, customer needs analysis, and emerging trends. Maintain a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging data-driven decision-making to refine portfolio performance. Change Management
Identify and champion transformative opportunities to diversify or divest the portfolio in alignment with future market needs. Collaborate with R&D, product marketing, commercial, regulatory, and clinical teams to ensure teams continue to innovate to meet market requirements and compliance standards. Act as a liaison between upstream and downstream functions, bridging product innovation with market execution strategies. Collaboration and Execution
Build strong partnerships with functional leaders to ensure seamless execution of portfolio strategies across geographies. Provide thought leadership to align stakeholders around a unified portfolio vision, fostering collaboration and driving accountability. Work closely with marketing, sales, and operational teams to ensure portfolio strategies are well-integrated into regional execution plans. Qualifications
Education Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Business, Marketing, or a related field Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPH) preferred. Experience 10+ years of experience in portfolio management, upstream marketing or management consulting with relevant experience in energy-based technologies and medical aesthetics. Demonstrated success in driving global product innovation and strategy development. Experience collaborating with cross-functional and regional teams in a global organization. Skills Exceptional strategic thinking, with the ability to distill complexity into actionable strategies. Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to synthesize market data into insights. Expertise in product lifecycle management, from concept development to market strategy handoff and eventually product sunsetting. Problem-solver with a proactive approach, outstanding collaboration and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build trust and alignment across functions and geographies. Adept at creating and presenting impactful, executive-level business cases and strategic frameworks. Comfortable in international environments with appreciation for diversity of thought. Knowledge of global regulatory environments (e.g., FDA, CE) and their implications on product strategy. Physical Demands
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Other (please specify): US & International travel 25%-35% Cynosure is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Cynosure Inc, 5 Carlisle Rd, Westford, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Cynosure Inc, 5 Carlisle Rd, Westford, Massachusetts, United States of America Job Description Posted Friday 30 January 2026 at 05:00 Cynosure is well positioned competitively to lead and transform the medical aesthetics industry. We are guided by our belief that this is a purpose-driven business, which improves patient’s lives and improves practitioner’s livelihoods. We are passionate about driving a healthy and growing medical aesthetics industry with leading-edge marketing which inspires consumers to engage in medical aesthetics. We are the leader in science-based technology which elevates the standard of care for consumers. We are relentlessly focused on being the undisputed innovation leader, addressing the growing demand for consumer treatments across all demographics. We are committed to building and strengthening our unmatched global footprint, with direct employees on five continents and in 15 countries and growing, and distributor partners serving over 130 countries. We put our people first and believe personal development drives business development. We love our customers and strive give them the leading-edge technology, service, marketing support and clinical education to improve their patient’s outcomes and to improve their livelihoods. At Cynosure, we look for people who make an impact and encourage everyone to lead, create, and add value. In turn, we invest in our team to grow people’s careers and build upon our high-performance and culture-oriented organization. We work together as one team, winning together. As we grow our global team, there is no better time to join us. As a market leader in medical aesthetics, Cynosure has over 25 years developing, manufacturing, and marketing products for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, medical spas, and healthcare practitioners. With the aesthetic industry’s most comprehensive product portfolio, our offerings span several categories including skin revitalization, body contouring, hair removal, and women’s health. Our mission is to set Cynosure customers up for success shaping future leaders of the aesthetics industry and helping everyone who uses our technologies discover their version of beautiful. Responsibilities
The Sr. Director of Global Portfolio Strategy will drive the overarching strategic direction of the company’s product portfolio, ensuring alignment with market demands, competitive dynamics, and long-term business objectives. This leader will orchestrate the development of portfolio strategies, market prioritization frameworks, as well as lifecycle and transitions management, facilitating collaboration across regional and functional teams. They will play a pivotal role in identifying growth opportunities, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring strategic focus across the product lifecycle and the markets. The ideal candidate is a visionary strategist with a proven track record in portfolio management, deep product marketing and market analytics expertise, and a proven track record in influencing teams and cross-functional leadership. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs.
Define and implement global portfolio strategies to ensure alignment with company objectives and market opportunities. Develop decision frameworks for portfolio management, including resource allocation and market entry/exit strategies. Lead the creation of comprehensive business cases for new portfolio initiatives, integrating market insights, clinical trends, and financial modeling. Support the development of rigorous market segmentation, financial and competitive analyses to prioritize investments and shape the innovation roadmap. Develop and oversee portfolio governance processes to prioritize initiatives and ensure alignment with strategic goals. Monitor the progress of ongoing portfolio programs, ensuring the balance between sustaining initiatives, clinical development, and new product innovation. Facilitate decision-making to adapt portfolio priorities based on performance metrics and strategic imperatives. Strategic Planning Management
Establish and lead a five-year annual strategic planning process, grounded in funded portfolio programs. Define and communicate strategic planning frameworks to align teams around long-term objectives. Oversee the integration of portfolio strategies into broader organizational plans, ensuring actionable execution pathways. Market Insights and Analytics
Translate data into actionable portfolio strategies that address both near-term opportunities and long-term positioning. Help establish systems for gathering and synthesizing global market intelligence, including competitive benchmarking, customer needs analysis, and emerging trends. Maintain a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging data-driven decision-making to refine portfolio performance. Change Management
Identify and champion transformative opportunities to diversify or divest the portfolio in alignment with future market needs. Collaborate with R&D, product marketing, commercial, regulatory, and clinical teams to ensure teams continue to innovate to meet market requirements and compliance standards. Act as a liaison between upstream and downstream functions, bridging product innovation with market execution strategies. Collaboration and Execution
Build strong partnerships with functional leaders to ensure seamless execution of portfolio strategies across geographies. Provide thought leadership to align stakeholders around a unified portfolio vision, fostering collaboration and driving accountability. Work closely with marketing, sales, and operational teams to ensure portfolio strategies are well-integrated into regional execution plans. Qualifications
Education Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Business, Marketing, or a related field Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPH) preferred. Experience 10+ years of experience in portfolio management, upstream marketing or management consulting with relevant experience in energy-based technologies and medical aesthetics. Demonstrated success in driving global product innovation and strategy development. Experience collaborating with cross-functional and regional teams in a global organization. Skills Exceptional strategic thinking, with the ability to distill complexity into actionable strategies. Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to synthesize market data into insights. Expertise in product lifecycle management, from concept development to market strategy handoff and eventually product sunsetting. Problem-solver with a proactive approach, outstanding collaboration and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build trust and alignment across functions and geographies. Adept at creating and presenting impactful, executive-level business cases and strategic frameworks. Comfortable in international environments with appreciation for diversity of thought. Knowledge of global regulatory environments (e.g., FDA, CE) and their implications on product strategy. Physical Demands
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Other (please specify): US & International travel 25%-35% Cynosure is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Cynosure Inc, 5 Carlisle Rd, Westford, Massachusetts, United States of America
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