Lead Clinical Research Specialist for Contact Lenses

2 days ago


Eastleigh, Hampshire, United Kingdom CooperCompanies Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Clinical Research Specialist to join our Research and Development team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing post-market clinical research studies for product life cycle initiatives in the contact lens industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and manage all aspects of clinical evaluation of products, including writing and/or reviewing protocols and related study materials, overseeing study execution, performing or overseeing statistical analysis, and writing and/or reviewing study reports.
  • Participate in broader product management teams (commercial/marketing, professional affairs, regulatory affairs, quality assurance) under the direction of clinical management.
  • Apply strong research design knowledge, hypothesis testing, and technical communication skills to drive clinical research studies forward.
  • Awareness of literature and other knowledge related to contact lenses is essential for this role.
  • Familiarity with basic ethics and regulatory requirements related to medical devices, including GCP/IRB/EC/FDA & ISO standards/EU MDD/MDR, is required.
  • Actively apply learnings from prior experience, current trends in clinical research, and competitor awareness to product life-cycle activity.
  • Publishes or presents in scientific forums, as appropriate.
  • Some travel to clinical sites, CROs, and meetings may be required.
Requirements
  • Clinical or Research degree (Masters or PHD) in Vision Science or Visual Optics or Physiological Optics, or Optometry/Ophthalmology is required.
  • Clinical licensure in the UK is desirable.
  • Optometry/ophthalmology knowledge/experience is essential for this role.
  • Understanding of biological and optical contributors to contact lens safety and performance is necessary.
  • Research design, statistical analysis, medical writing, clinical research ethics, and regulatory knowledge are all required skills for this position.
  • Experience in the contact lens or medical device industry is highly desirable.
What We Offer

We offer competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package, including 25 days holiday, 10% bonus, pension scheme, private medical, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform, a discounted contact lens scheme, and much more.

We are committed to our employees' personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual reach their full potential.

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.



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