Medical Director, Ophthalmology (Clinical Development)
MD or PhD required | Ophthalmology experience essential
We are seeking a senior Medical Director with deep ophthalmology experience to lead global clinical development programs in this space. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for defining and executing clinical strategy across ophthalmology studies, from first-in-human through Phase 3.
You will provide medical and scientific leadership across trial design and execution, including protocol development, feasibility, site strategy, enrolment planning, and safety oversight. Acting as the primary medical authority, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams, investigators, and external experts, offering guidance on disease biology, benefit–risk assessment, and regulatory standards.
This role plays a key part in medical data review, safety monitoring, and contributions to regulatory submissions and interactions with health authorities. You will also build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, ensuring programs remain scientifically robust and competitive within the ophthalmology landscape.
Required Experience and Background
* MD, MD/PhD, or PhD is mandatory (ophthalmology degree not required, but ophthalmology experience is essential)
* Proven experience in ophthalmology clinical development, ideally including retinal or inherited retinal diseases
* Background in pharma or biotech in roles such as Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, or Clinical Scientist
* Strong expertise in clinical trial design, GCP, regulatory requirements, and medical monitoring
* Experience with safety oversight, pharmacovigilance, and data review
* Familiarity with ophthalmic assessments and imaging (e.g., OCT, fundus photography) is highly desirable
* Ability to lead scientific discussions, influence stakeholders, and operate strategically in a fast-moving environment