Medical Director

Eyconis•Redwood City, CA

8d•$195,000 - $230,000

About The Position

The Medical Director will serve as a key medical leader at Eyconis, providing strategic, scientific, and operational leadership across clinical development programs. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company’s clinical strategy, ensuring scientific and medical rigor throughout all stages of development—from first-in-human studies through late-stage clinical trials. The role reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs and CMC/Tech Operations.

Requirements

M.D. (ophthalmology or related specialty strongly preferred); board certification desirable.
Minimum of 6+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience, including leadership in clinical development for ophthalmic or related therapeutic areas.
Proven track record in designing and executing first-in-human through Phase 3 trials.
Experience interacting with global regulatory agencies.
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex clinical data and communicate insights effectively.
Collaborative leader with excellent interpersonal, strategic, and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-stage biotech environment.
Ability to travel to the West coast office once per quarter.

Responsibilities

Clinical Development Leadership
Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of clinical development plans and protocols in ophthalmology.
Provide medical leadership across programs, ensuring alignment with Eyconis’ clinical and corporate strategy.
Author or review clinical documents, including protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, BLA).
Contribute to the strategic planning of development milestones and portfolio prioritization.
Medical Oversight and Execution
Serve as the medical monitor for ongoing clinical trials, ensuring safety, integrity, and compliance with ICH/GCP standards.
Interpret clinical data and support data-driven decision-making across the development continuum.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (CROs, investigators, KOLs) to ensure medical and operational excellence.
Scientific and Strategic Contributions
Support the CMO in shaping the clinical vision and long-term R&D roadmap.
Provide clinical insight and due diligence for potential partnerships or in-licensing opportunities.
Represent Eyconis at key scientific, medical, and regulatory meetings.
Contribute to scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations that advance the company’s thought leadership in ophthalmology.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Regulatory Affairs on strategy and communication with health authorities (FDA, EMA, PMDA).
Collaborate with nonclinical and translational research teams to bridge preclinical and clinical development.
Engage with Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Commercial colleagues to ensure alignment on clinical value propositions.