Clinical Research Optometrist

Are you an experienced optometrist passionate about clinical research and ophthalmic innovation? Do you want to contribute to the development of cutting-edge medical devices while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment? We are seeking a Clinical Research Optometrist to join our Clinical Affairs team, where you'll play a pivotal role in designing and conducting clinical studies, performing advanced diagnostic testing, and supporting the development and validation of new technologies in eye care.

What You’ll Do

• Lead or support the design, execution, and monitoring of clinical studies for product validation, regulatory submissions, and commercialization.
• Serve as Principal or Sub-Investigator, ensuring adherence to GCP, FDA, ISO, IRB, and MHRA standards.
• Present clinical findings to internal teams, sponsors, and the scientific community; contribute to publications and conferences.
• Maintain detailed and compliant research documentation and reports.
• Perform comprehensive eye exams and advanced imaging (OCT, fundus photography, biometry, visual fields).
• Recruit, screen, and monitor study participants to ensure safety and protocol compliance.
• Document clinical findings accurately and on time.
• Work with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Product teams to provide clinical insights.
• Train internal teams, clinical staff, and investigators on devices and protocol execution.
• Contribute to the development of protocols, SOPs, white papers, and training resources.
• Oversee daily operations at the clinical research site, including staffing, scheduling, procurement, and readiness.
• Support budgeting, resource allocation, and vendor/sponsor contract execution.
• Help identify funding opportunities and support grant applications.