CooperVision · 1 day ago
Senior Clinical Scientist
San Ramon, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$142K/yr - $162K/yr
2+ years expCooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses, focused on innovative products and practitioner support. They are seeking a Senior Clinical Scientist to manage advanced clinical research studies for product development initiatives in the contact lens industry.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Hiring Manager
Scott Denney
Responsibilities
Plans and manages all aspects of clinical evaluation of product performance, including study design, clinical protocol writing, clinical study execution, performing or oversight of statistical analysis, clinical report writing, results delivery and participation in R&D technical teams, under direction of clinical management
Coordinates standardized clinical protocol execution with established clinical research centers
Strong research design knowledge, hypothesis testing and technical communication
Aware of literature and other knowledge related to contact lenses
Aware of basic regulatory requirements related to medical devices (GCP/ IRB / Design Control/ FDA & ISO standards/ EU MDR, etc.) and applies knowledge under direction of clinical management
Conducts basic clinical assessments; serves as Sub-Investigator under direction of Principal Investigator
Actively apply learnings from prior experience, current trends in clinical research, and competitor awareness to product development activity and/or invention applications; publishes or presents in scientific forums as needed
Travels to clinical sites as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2-years' experience in contact lens or medical device industry required
Research design, statistical analysis, medical writing, GCP and Design Control knowledge
Understand biological and optical contributors to contact lens safety and performance
Attention to detail, systematic and orientation toward careful meticulous work
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including appropriate use of medical and scientific terminology
Ability to quickly assimilate and apply new information
Working knowledge of computer operating systems
Strong Excel database skills
Well-organized, ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities
Aware of basic regulatory requirements related to medical devices (GCP/ IRB / Design Control/ FDA & ISO standards/ EU MDR, etc.) and applies knowledge under direction of clinical management
Conducts basic clinical assessments; serves as Sub-Investigator under direction of Principal Investigator
Preferred
Optometry/ Ophthalmology knowledge and experience desirable
(OD or equivalent + MS) or (OD or equivalent + 2 years) or (PhD + 2 years). Clinical or Research degree in Vision Science or Visual Optics or Physiological Optics, or Optometry/ Ophthalmology highly preferred
Clinical licensure in CA desirable, but not mandatory
Company
CooperVision
CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses and related products and services. It is a sub-organization of The Cooper Companies.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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