Senior Clinical Scientist

CooperVision; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Clinical Scientist to manage advanced clinical research studies in the contact lens sector. This role involves overseeing clinical evaluations, designing studies, and collaborating with research centers to ensure product safety and performance. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in research design, statistical analysis, and medical writing, coupled with a passion for advancing vision care. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and meticulous work, where your contributions will significantly impact product development and clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in contact lens or medical device industry.
• Clinical or Research degree in Vision Science or Optometry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical evaluation of product performance and study design.
• Coordinate clinical protocol execution with research centers.
• Conduct clinical assessments and apply regulatory knowledge.

Skills

Research design

Statistical analysis

Medical writing

GCP knowledge

Design Control knowledge

Optometry knowledge

Communication skills

Excel database skills

Education

OD or equivalent + MS

PhD + 2 years

Clinical degree in Vision Science

Tools

Statistical software

Database management systems

Job description

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Job Description

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week, and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.

Job Summary:

Manage advanced clinical research studies for product development initiatives in the contact lens industry.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage all aspects of clinical evaluation of product performance, including study design, clinical protocol writing, clinical study execution, statistical analysis, clinical report writing, results delivery, and participation in R&D technical teams, under direction of clinical management.
• Coordinate standardized clinical protocol execution with established clinical research centers.
• Possess strong research design knowledge, hypothesis testing, and technical communication skills.
• Stay informed of literature and other knowledge related to contact lenses.
• Be aware of basic regulatory requirements related to medical devices (GCP/IRB/Design Control/FDA & ISO standards/EU MDR, etc.) and apply this knowledge under the direction of clinical management.
• Conduct basic clinical assessments; serve as Sub-Investigator under the direction of Principal Investigator.
• Apply learnings from prior experience, current trends in clinical research, and competitor awareness to product development activities and invention applications; publish or present in scientific forums as needed.
• Travel to clinical sites as needed.

Travel: Occasional travel to clinical sites as required.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Research design, statistical analysis, medical writing, GCP, and Design Control knowledge.
• Understanding of biological and optical contributors to contact lens safety and performance.
• Optometry/Ophthalmology knowledge and experience are desirable.
• Attention to detail, systematic approach, and meticulous work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including medical and scientific terminology.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new information.
• Working knowledge of computer operating systems.
• Strong Excel database skills.
• Well-organized, able to multitask, and adaptable to changing priorities.

Work Environment:

• Normal office environment and ophthalmic clinical exam room.
• Sedentary to light physical effort required.
• Extensive contact with employees and outside researchers.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the contact lens or medical device industry.

Education:

• (OD or equivalent + MS) or (OD or equivalent + 2 years) or (PhD + 2 years).
• Clinical or Research degree in Vision Science, Visual Optics, Physiological Optics, or Optometry/Ophthalmology highly preferred.
• Clinical licensure in CA is desirable but not mandatory.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $142,115.00 and $162,417.00 per year, which may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay depends on many factors and is subject to change. This position may also be eligible for other benefits.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing