Senior Clinical Scientist (Post Market)

CooperCompanies; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Senior Clinical Scientist

Department: Research & Development

Location: Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh

GLS: T03

Working hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week - Onsite

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It's more than making contact lenses, it's about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We're all about bright futures - for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

At CooperVision, we're big on belonging. Everyone's contribution counts, and that's why inclusion and diversity are so important. It isn't just the right thing to do; it's what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space. So be yourself, whoever you are, and let's achieve amazing things together.

Job summary - What to expect:

As the Senior Clinical Scientist within our Research and Development team, you will manage post-market clinical research studies for product life cycle initiatives in the contact lens industry. Specifically you will:

1. Plan and manage all aspects of clinical evaluation of products, including writing and/or reviewing protocols and related study materials, overseeing study execution, performing or overseeing statistical analysis, and writing and/or reviewing study reports.
2. Participate in broader product management teams (commercial/marketing, professional affairs, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, etc.) under the direction of clinical management.
3. Demonstrate strong research design knowledge, hypothesis testing, and technical communication.
4. Stay informed about literature and other knowledge related to contact lenses.
5. Be aware of basic ethics and regulatory requirements related to medical devices (GCP/IRB/EC/FDA & ISO standards/EU MDD/MDR, etc.) and apply them under the direction of clinical management.
6. Actively apply learnings from prior experience, current trends in clinical research, and competitor awareness to product life-cycle activity.
7. Publish or present in scientific forums, as appropriate.
8. Travel to clinical sites, CROs, and meetings, as needed.
9. Contribute to the development and implementation of the quality management system and maintain its effectiveness by communicating the importance of meeting customer as well as statutory and regulatory requirements.

About you:

We are looking for someone who has good attention to detail and orientation towards careful meticulous work alongside the advantageous experience:

1. Clinical or Research degree (Masters or PhD) in Vision Science, Visual Optics, Physiological Optics, or Optometry/Ophthalmology.
2. Clinical licensure in the UK is desirable.
3. Knowledge/experience in Optometry/Ophthalmology.
4. Understanding of biological and optical contributors to contact lens safety and performance.
5. Experience in research design, statistical analysis, medical writing, clinical research ethics, and regulatory knowledge.
6. Experience in the contact lens or medical device industry.

What we offer:

You'll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, a 10% bonus, a pension scheme, private medical healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme, and much more!

We are committed to our employees' personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we'll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee, you'll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman's Impact Network, and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

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About Us

CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals.

At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and a diverse, inclusive, employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization.

CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible, and friendly. That's a strong reflection of our corporate culture-and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you.