DirecciónAssociate Director, Clinical / Medical Science Liaison (Retina), Argentina, Contract
Position Summary
Ocular Therapeutix is seeking a highly motivated Associate Director, Clinical / Medical Science Liaison (Retina) consultant who will play a key role in the execution of the Ocular Therapeutix clinical trials.
The Associate Directorwill serve as a point person inClinical Trials and Medical Affairsand be responsible for establishing strong working relationships with KOLs, principal investigators, and other stakeholders in patient care, and act as an additional interface between the Ocular Therapeutix study team and external stakeholders (clinical sites, vendors, etc).
Clinical trial activities will also be an area of focus.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities include the following :
Other duties may be assigned)
The Associate Director, Clinical / Medical Liaisonwill play a critical role in the ophthalmology, retina study team and work proactively in close collaboration with medical affairs, clinical operations, and external vendors such as CROs and other organizations.
The principal responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following :
Establish and cultivate scientific relationships with external stakeholders (Ophthalmology KOLs, investigators, advocacy groups, etc.
that support the clinical trial
Frequent travel to Clinical Sites to provide support : Establish regular lines of communication and conduct site engagement visits with study investigators and site staff.
Partner with sites and Clinical Operations team to develop and implement effective local and regional subject recruitment strategies including a focus on diversity.
Communicate insight and feedback including 'Best Practices' and tactics to the Clinical Operations and Clinical Development team to help establish harmonious recruitment at all study sitesIdentify and proactively mitigate challenges related to protocol conduct at study sites in collaboration with Clinical OperationsOptimized use of recruitment and retention tactics from clinical operations team
Support clinical operations team internationally : Oversee Latin America clinical study site management / monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations in Latin America, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated documents.
Support study and site audit / inspection activities as needed, including preparation, direct participation, and providing accurate and timely responses to any issues identified.
Provide strategic advice for Latin America regarding regulatory, clinical operations and logistics requirements for the conduct of clinical research trials.
- Collaborate and align with Clinical Project Managers and Medical Affairs on clinical investigator engagement
- Identify and develop needed internal processes and procedures
Qualification Requirements :
- Doctorate level degree in life sciences PhD, PharmD, MBBS or equivalent with adequate ophthalmology experience
- Minimum 2 years of field experience with primary emphasis on retina field based scientific exchange and / or supporting clinical trials
- Superior communication, relationship building, and people skills
- Ability to quickly assimilate new clinical data
- Project management
- Ability to manage core Clinical / Medical responsibilities with frequent travel and coordination with clinical sites
- Flexibility, resilience, and creativity / innovation in their work
- Ability to organize and lead high level projects
- Ability to proactively predict issues and solve problems.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Computer literacy, proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to appropriately apply knowledge of GCP and applicable regulations and guidance
- Valid driver’s license
Working Conditions :
This is a field-based, remote position requiring frequent travel, up to 75%, including overnight stays and weekends
Experience Preferred Skills / Knowledge
- 2+ years of demonstrative therapeutic experience / research or substantive patient care experience
- Self-motivated and assertive with the ability to act with urgency
- Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
- Exceptional clinical acumen with the proven ability to excel in a scientifically complex and stimulating environment
- Understands strategic priorities developed by leadership team
- Ability to thrive in a highly mobile, entrepreneurial and autonomous environment to rapidly evolving and changing business needs
