Clinical Scientist, Ophthalmology
Sanofi
August 22, 2026
Remote friendly (Washington, DC)
United States
$148,500 - $214,500 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Clinical Scientist, Ophthalmology — Main Responsibilities
- Provide scientific support for ophthalmology study(ies) by operationalizing the medical validation/review plan (reports and trackers).
- Support design and execution of multiple ophthalmology clinical studies.
- Perform clinical review and analysis of data listings, patient profiles, and essential study data; partner with Data Management on relevant queries.
- Participate in CRF design, review CRF design and completion instructions.
- Support CRD and the Study Team with study start-up, site opening, enrollment monitoring, and ongoing support.
- Contribute to preparation/review of submission and study documents (protocols/amendments, informed consent, benefit-risk assessments, study plans/reports, trial disclosure forms, and related materials).
- Support preparation of medical answers to questions from Health Authorities, IRB/Ethics Committees, investigators, and experts.
- Support regulatory document filing and archiving.
- Contribute to centralized monitoring strategy; support data validation and Clinical Case review (incl. safety events).
- Ensure quality/update of study documents and CRF adequacy with protocol amendments.
- Help define and document data collection needs (quantitative/qualitative).
- Support/organize study committees (e.g., IDMC), and meetings (Steering/Data Monitoring/Adjudication); participate in training.
- Maintain ophthalmology scientific/clinical expertise; critically evaluate literature; provide clinical landscape/benchmarks.
- Assess and provide study support cost elements and plan management.
About You — Qualifications & Skills
- Master’s required in Biomedical/Life/Pharmaceutical Sciences (or related); PhD/PharmD/MD preferred.
- 3+ years industry experience in clinical research and/or drug development.
- Required: ophthalmology clinical trial experience.
- Knowledge of data collection/flow/validation through data analysis; data-driven, risk-managed medical data review.
- Digital/data-oriented mindset; proficient clinical literature interpretation.
- Experience supporting preparation/execution of clinical trials; basic statistical principles.
- Knowledge of translational medicine and biomarkers.
- Ability to take responsibility for medical activities and endorse CRD decisions independently.
- Proven cross-functional collaboration and clear communication with investigators/vendors/CROs.
- Strong leadership, organization, autonomy, and proactive issue escalation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Gene therapy or novel ophthalmology modalities.
- Familiarity with retinal diseases (e.g., AMD, geographic atrophy).
- Experience with audit responses/regulatory inspections.
Benefits (explicitly stated)
- Wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including healthcare and prevention/wellness programs.
- At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- Provide scientific support for ophthalmology study(ies) by operationalizing the medical validation/review plan (reports and trackers).
- Support design and execution of multiple ophthalmology clinical studies.
- Perform clinical review and analysis of data listings, patient profiles, and essential study data; partner with Data Management on relevant queries.
- Participate in CRF design, review CRF design and completion instructions.
- Support CRD and the Study Team with study start-up, site opening, enrollment monitoring, and ongoing support.
- Contribute to preparation/review of submission and study documents (protocols/amendments, informed consent, benefit-risk assessments, study plans/reports, trial disclosure forms, and related materials).
- Support preparation of medical answers to questions from Health Authorities, IRB/Ethics Committees, investigators, and experts.
- Support regulatory document filing and archiving.
- Contribute to centralized monitoring strategy; support data validation and Clinical Case review (incl. safety events).
- Ensure quality/update of study documents and CRF adequacy with protocol amendments.
- Help define and document data collection needs (quantitative/qualitative).
- Support/organize study committees (e.g., IDMC), and meetings (Steering/Data Monitoring/Adjudication); participate in training.
- Maintain ophthalmology scientific/clinical expertise; critically evaluate literature; provide clinical landscape/benchmarks.
- Assess and provide study support cost elements and plan management.
About You — Qualifications & Skills
- Master’s required in Biomedical/Life/Pharmaceutical Sciences (or related); PhD/PharmD/MD preferred.
- 3+ years industry experience in clinical research and/or drug development.
- Required: ophthalmology clinical trial experience.
- Knowledge of data collection/flow/validation through data analysis; data-driven, risk-managed medical data review.
- Digital/data-oriented mindset; proficient clinical literature interpretation.
- Experience supporting preparation/execution of clinical trials; basic statistical principles.
- Knowledge of translational medicine and biomarkers.
- Ability to take responsibility for medical activities and endorse CRD decisions independently.
- Proven cross-functional collaboration and clear communication with investigators/vendors/CROs.
- Strong leadership, organization, autonomy, and proactive issue escalation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Gene therapy or novel ophthalmology modalities.
- Familiarity with retinal diseases (e.g., AMD, geographic atrophy).
- Experience with audit responses/regulatory inspections.
Benefits (explicitly stated)
- Wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including healthcare and prevention/wellness programs.
- At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.