Clinical Director, Clinical Research, Ophthalmology

Job DescriptionJob SummaryThe Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed medicines in the ophthalmology therapeutic area.  Our company's ophthalmology medicines span all phases of clinical development (pre-clinical to post-licensure).  The Clinical Director may manage the entire cycle of clinical development for their assigned studies including study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication.Job ResponsibilitiesSpecifically, the Clinical Director may be responsible for:Planning clinical trials (designing, collaborating on operational plans, etc.) based on the clinical development strategyMedical oversight and overall conduct of ongoing or new clinical trials for investigational or marketed drugsAnalyzing and summarizing clinical findings from studies to support decisions regarding safety and efficacy as well as new drug applications, clinical study reports, or publicationParticipating in internal and joint internal/external research project teams relevant to the development of new compounds, and the further study of marketed compoundsSupporting business development assessments of external opportunitiesThe Clinical Director may:Actively engage with other functional areas in support of study executionWork closely with a cross-functional group of experts in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing to manage clinical development projects; andAssist the team in ensuring that other colleagues are informed of the progress of studies of our company and competitors' drugs, andProvide expert opinion, internally and externally, on relevant scientific questions within their responsibility.The Clinical Director is responsible for maintaining a strong scientific fund of knowledge by:Maintaining awareness of scientific developments within his/her area of expertise, in terms of new scientific findings, research methodologiesIdentifying scientifically and operationally strong investigators who can assist in the development of our company's investigational and marketed drugsEstablishing communications with prominent clinical investigators in his/her particular field of interest, particularly those who will be willing and able to assist in the evaluation of our company's drugsAttending appropriate scientific meetings to maintain his or her competency and to maintain awareness of research activities in his/her area of responsibility.To accomplish these goals, the Clinical Director may:Author detailed development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers for internal and external audiencesFacilitate collaborations with external researchers around the worldTravel on company business about 25% percent of the time to manage future or ongoing clinical research projects.Education/Experience/Core SkillsEducation:M.D or M.D./Ph.D. Required Experience and Skills:Must have experience in industry or faculty in academiaMinimum of 3 years of clinical medicine experienceMinimum of 1 year of industry experience in ophthalmology drug development or biomedical research experience in academia focused on ophthalmologyDemonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievementProven track record in clinical medicine and background in biomedical researchStrong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environmentStrong verbal and written communication and presentation skillsPreferred Experience and Skills:Board Certified or Eligible in ophthalmology or related disciplinePrior specific experience in clinical research and prior publicationRequired Skills: Biomedical Research, Clinical Development, Clinical Documentation, Clinical Investigations, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Reporting, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trial Support, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Drug Development, Early Clinical Development, Ethical Standards, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Regulatory Requirements, Research Methodologies, Scientific PublicationsPreferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA Supplement​We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsThe salary range for this role is$255,800.00 - $402,700.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, governmen