Sr Research Lead
About The Position
The Sr Research Lead establishes and implements advanced research sub-programs to develop novel concepts addressing unmet needs in the eyecare industry and aligning with organizational targets. The role plans, optimizes, and executes research programs that address defined business opportunities and research objectives. With minimal management oversight, the Sr Research Lead guides cross-functional research teams, helps them achieve milestones and develop solutions, and advances sub-program goals. The role applies research-design expertise, oversees analysis and reporting, manages external research partners, and supports invention activities by applying research insights, industry trends, and competitor awareness. The position is full-time and onsite five days per week in San Ramon, California. It is not eligible for relocation assistance or employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Some travel to research partners, international conferences, or other company sites is required.
Requirements
- PhD and 10 years of clinical research experience; or OD or equivalent plus PhD and 5 years of clinical research experience.
- Intermediate knowledge of research design, statistical analysis, medical writing, GCP, and Design Control.
- Ability to work with extensive contact among employees and outside researchers.
- Some travel to research partners, international conferences, or other company sites is required.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently and on an ongoing basis without current or future employer sponsorship.
- Ability to perform the job with sedentary to light physical effort.
Responsibilities
- Plan, optimize, and implement research programs to develop concepts that address unmet needs or defined business opportunities.
- Guide cross-functional research teams with minimal management oversight to achieve milestones and advance concept development toward sub-program goals.
- Guide cross-functional teams in designing solutions that meet sub-program objectives.
- Independently work with project teams to design and write research protocols using appropriate research-design principles.
- Perform appropriate analyses and write reports that communicate clear conclusions and next steps.
- Identify and manage external research partners, including defining scopes of work and managing contracting, data ownership, milestones, and reporting.
- Continuously improve the work of research partners and consultants.
- Create and ensure filing of invention applications with minimal management oversight.
- Apply prior learnings, current research trends, and competitor awareness to product-development activities and invention applications; publish or present in scientific forums as needed.
- Apply knowledge of medical-device regulatory requirements, including IRB, IDE, Design Control, and PMA; identify gaps in research SOPs and support research partners in improving processes for successful project completion.
Benefits
- The position may be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
