Global Surgical Clinical Development Leader

Bausch + Lomb; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and well-being benefits

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb seeks a Director of Surgical Clinical Development to lead global clinical strategy for our ophthalmic device portfolio. You will design and execute regulatory-grade studies from feasibility through post‑market, shaping evidence to support submissions and launches across markets.

The role requires an advanced clinical degree and 7+ years in medical device clinical development, with a proven track record in global regulatory submissions, KOL engagement, and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD, OD, PhD, or equivalent) in a clinical or biomedical science discipline.
• 7+ years of industry experience in medical device clinical development, with a strong focus on ophthalmic surgery.
• Proven track record of leading global clinical strategy and successful regulatory submissions for surgical devices.
• In-depth understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ISO 14155, and global regulatory frameworks specific to medical devices.
• Experience in designing and executing both pivotal and post-market studies, including registries and real-world evidence strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead global clinical development strategy for surgical device programs from early-stage concept through post-market activities.
• Serve as the clinical voice on global regulatory submissions, ensuring strategic alignment with FDA, EU MDR/CE Mark, China (NMPA), and Japan (PMDA) regulatory pathways.
• Design and oversee clinical trials including feasibility, pivotal, and post-approval studies across diverse markets.
• Set direction and ensure alignment of clinical research priorities with company objectives, ensuring timely delivery of impactful clinical evidence.
• Develop and author key regulatory and clinical documents including clinical investigation plans, study protocols, clinical reports, and submission dossiers.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial to translate clinical insights into product development and go-to-market strategies.
• Cultivate and sustain high-impact relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and key external stakeholders to represent Bausch + Lombs leadership in surgical ophthalmology.

Skills

Global clinical strategy

Regulatory submissions

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

KOL engagement

Education

MD/OD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Bausch + Lomb seeks a Director of Surgical Clinical Development to lead global clinical strategy for our ophthalmic device portfolio. You will design and execute regulatory-grade studies from feasibility through post‑market, shaping evidence to support submissions and launches across markets.

The role requires an advanced clinical degree and 7+ years in medical device clinical development, with a proven track record in global regulatory submissions, KOL engagement, and cross‑functional