Associate Director, Clinical Scientist, Ophthalmology

Role: Lead clinical scientist overseeing the scientific planning and execution of Phase 1-4 clinical studies in ophthalmology, under the direction of the Program Lead. Responsibilities: manage clinical/scientific activities, serve as the primary scientific lead on trial teams, collaborate on regulatory documents, partner with study managers on deliverables, and contribute to study setup and data review. May include team management, coaching, and process improvement. Requirements: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years, master's with 6+ years, or PhD/PharmD with 4+ years in pharmaceutical or clinical drug development, specifically in ophthalmology. Skills: thorough knowledge of GCP, ICH, clinical research, study design, data interpretation, and stakeholder interaction. Preferred: experience leading clinical trials, regulatory documentation, and team development. High-Value: ophthalmology therapeutics, clinical development stages from early to late phase, GCP compliance, cross-functional collaboration, and 10% travel. Work setup: onsite with some travel; located in the US (San Francisco or Los Angeles preferred).