Senior Manager Medical Affairs (Optometrist)

CooperVision Limited; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus

Private medical cover

Health cash plan

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing platform

Discounted contact lens scheme

Job summary

CooperVision Limited seeks a Senior Manager, Medical Affairs (Optometrist) to lead scientific communication and evidence support for Commercial needs. You will develop publications, abstracts and presentations, review medical claims, and prepare technical documents to back commercial strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role oversees the IIS program, serves as SME for IMAs, and collaborates with global brand, regional marketing and Commercial teams to translate scientific data

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Medical Affairs or related clinical/scientific industry experience.
• Experience as an optometrist and with practice management is a plus.
• Bachelor, Master or Doctor of Optometry (BOptom, MOptom, OD) degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of US/EU promotional regulations (MLR/AdPromo) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute scientific communication and evidence‑support activities for Commercial needs.
• Develop publications, abstracts and presentations.
• Conduct medical reviews of claims and prepare technical documents.
• Oversee IIS program and serve as SME for IMAs.
• Support cross‑functional responses to competitor challenges and off‑label inquiries.
• Provide scientific guidance for internal and external data and for regulatory/commercial requirements.

Skills

MLR/AdPromo familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor/Master/OD or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Manager Medical Affairs (Optometrist)

Job Description

Job title: Senior Manager, Medical Affairs

Department: Research & Development

Location: Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh – moving to our new facility in Nursling, Southampton mid September 2026

GLS: T04

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

A brighter future awaits you

Job Summary

You’ll be responsible for executing scientific communication and evidence‑support activities in response to Commercial business needs. This includes developing and delivering publications, abstracts, and presentations; conducting medical reviews of claims; and preparing technical documents that support commercial claims.

The role oversees the Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS) program, provides subject matter expertise (SME) for In-Market Assessments (IMAs), and supports cross‑functional responses to competitor challenges and off‑label inquiries, ensuring scientific outputs align with Commercial‑defined priorities while meeting regulatory and compliance standards.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

Scientific Leadership

Develop and review all scientific materials including publications, conference abstracts and presentations based on priorities defined by Commercial/Professional Affairs. Hel to translate Commercial business needs into compliant, scientifically robust scientific communication materials.

Oversee the IIS program based on strategic gaps identified and prioritized by Commercial, Clinical, and R&D.

Serve as SME for IMAs as requested by Commercial partners, ensuring scientific validity.

Medical Review & Claims Support (MLR/AdPromo)

Conduct clinical/medical review of claims and serves as SME, as requested for promotional and educational materials to ensure accuracy, balance, and compliance.

Provide scientific guidance on internal and external data to support commercial claims requests.

Prepares and manages technical memos, data‑on‑file documents, and executive summaries to support claims and commercial strategies or regulatory requirements.

External Communications

Support Commercial/Professional affairs in managing relationships with key opinion leaders, influencers by providing scientific expertise aligned with their engagement strategy.

Facilitate response to competitor challenge initiated by Commercial or Legal, ensuring claims are supported by high ‑ quality, compliant evidence.

Provide scientific guidance for off ‑ label inquiries when requested by Commercial teams, consistent with MA’s non ‑ promotional role.

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Provide scientific and medical input to global brand, regional marketing, and Commercial teams upon request, ensuring alignment with their strategic priorities.
  • Maintain strict compliance boundaries while enabling Commercial to execute scientifically credible market strategies.

Experience/Education:

Minimum of 5 years of Medical Affairs, Professional Affairs, or related clinical/scientific industry experience (medical devices strongly preferred). Demonstrated experience representing scientific/clinical expertise (e.g. conferences, advisory boards, field interactions).

Minimum of 5 years of experience as an optometrist.Patient interaction and clinical experience with practice management experience a plus

Bachelor, Master or Doctor of Optometry (BOptom, MOptom, OD) degree or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency in MLR/AdPromo, including familiarity with US/EU promotional regulations

Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions.

Ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical data to diverse audiences including legal, regulatory, commercial, and external experts.

Experience in working in global markets, ideally with time spent in / experience / language skills of more than one market.

Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, both internally and externally.

Excellent organizational and coordination skills are essential.

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations specific to the medical device industry.

Advanced skill in the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Ability to read and understand highly technical material

What we offer:

• competitive compensation
• bonus
• private medical cover
• health cash plan
• 25 days holiday
• pension scheme
• life assurance
• access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing
• a discounted contact lens scheme
• 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 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.

All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

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