Senior Medical Director, Clinical Research in Ophthalmology

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Join Our Team!

We are in search of a passionate and experienced individual to take on the role of Senior Medical Director, Clinical Research in Ophthalmology within our R&D Organization. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in clinical research and make a significant impact in the field of ophthalmology.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the development of clinical study designs from concept to protocol for both early- and late-stage programs.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary, multi-regional teams to navigate complex decision-making processes.
• Drive the strategy for clinical studies in the ophthalmology therapeutic area.
• Oversee the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring effective interaction with CROs, medical monitors, and other vendors, while working closely with the safety group to guarantee proper safety monitoring.
• Contribute clinical insights to study design, including data collection tools and analysis.
• Review and interpret study-level, site-level, and subject-level data, documenting and summarizing findings comprehensively.
• Serve as the internal medical monitor for clinical trials.
• Assist in designing statistical analysis plans and clinical data outputs.
• Interpret clinical trial results and support the writing of clinical study reports.
• Help prepare Investigator Brochures, annual reports, and other regulatory documents adhering to scientific and medical standards.
• Facilitate responses to health authorities and ethics committees to ensure timely trial initiation and registration globally.
• Develop presentation materials for various meetings, including those with investigators and health authorities.
• Act as the subject matter expert in ophthalmology, representing Clinical Research to internal and external entities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (20%).

Qualifications:
• MD or equivalent degree.
• Board certification or eligibility in ophthalmology.
• Fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery or retina preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including roles as Clinical Research Lead in ophthalmology.
• Experience with regenerative cell medicine or gene therapy is highly regarded.
• Prior collaboration with Japanese organizations preferred.

Join Us Today!

If you are ready to make a difference in the field of ophthalmology and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. At Sumitomo Pharma America, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package as part of our rewards program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Sumitomo Pharma America is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.