Clinical Director, Clinical Research, Ophthalmology

Role Overview

• Planning clinical trials (designing, collaborating on operational plans, etc.) based on the clinical development strategy
• Medical oversight and overall conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed drugs
• Analyzing and summarizing clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publication
• Participating in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compounds
• Supporting business development assessments of external opportunities
• Actively engaging with other functional areas in support of study execution
• Working closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects
• Assisting the team in ensuring that other colleagues are informed of the progress of studies of the company and competitors' drugs
• Providing expert opinions, internally and externally, on relevant scientific questions within their responsibility
• Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within his/her area of expertise
• Identifying scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of the company’s investigational and marketed drugs
• Establishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in his/her particular field of interest
• Attending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain competency and awareness of research activities

Requirements

• M.D or M.D./Ph.D.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experience
• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience in ophthalmology drug development or biomedical research experience in academia focused on ophthalmology
• Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement
• Proven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical research
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Board Certified or Eligible in ophthalmology or related discipline (Preferred)

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days