Global Head of Surgical Clinical Development

Bausch & Lomb GmbH; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Floating holidays

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a Director of Surgical Clinical Development to lead global clinical strategy for ophthalmic devices, including IOLs, inserters, excimer and femtosecond lasers, and phaco systems. The role focuses on designing and delivering clinical evidence to support regulatory submissions and product launches across markets.

The candidate will partner with R&D, Regulatory, Quality and Commercial teams, manage budgets, and mentor teams while navigating evolving global regulatory

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a clinical or biomedical science.
• 7+ years in medical device clinical development, ophthalmic surgery preferred.
• Proven track record in global regulatory submissions for surgical devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead global clinical development strategy for surgical device programs from early-stage to post-market.
• Serve as clinical voice on regulatory submissions for FDA, EU MDR/CE, China, and Japan.
• Design and oversee pivotal and post-market studies across diverse markets.
• Align research priorities with company objectives and timely delivery of evidence.
• Develop regulatory and clinical documents and collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial.
• Cultivate relationships with investigators, KOLs, and regulators to support leadership in ophthalmology.
• Manage budgets, resources, and risk throughout clinical programs.
• Ensure timely submission of trial data to regulatory authorities.

Skills

GCP knowledge

Regulatory strategy

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Clinical development

Education

MD/OD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a Director of Surgical Clinical Development to lead global clinical strategy for ophthalmic devices, including IOLs, inserters, excimer and femtosecond lasers, and phaco systems. The role focuses on designing and delivering clinical evidence to support regulatory submissions and product launches across markets.

The candidate will partner with R&D, Regulatory, Quality and Commercial teams, manage budgets, and mentor teams while navigating evolving global regulatory