Job Description

As Clinical Lead in ophthalmology China Product Development Team (cPDT), clinical research physician will play key leadership role for the clinical development in China. This individual will be responsible and accountable for the development of best China development plan. Clinical research partners closely with headquarter project development team, China regulatory affair, medical affair, project management, clinical trial operation, commercial team for flawless plan and execution of China registration strategy. This individual is expected to be responsible for different programs across therapeutic franchise.

The clinical research physician will also work as clinical scientist, to lead lab selection and clinical supply application during study planning phase, provide scientific inputs to EC review, HGRAC review and investigator meeting during study initiation phase, and provide medical review to identify potential risks, protocol deviations and answer protocol related questions during study execution phase。

Requirement：

A MD(or MD/PhD) or Bachelor in clinical medicine (at least 5 year medical school graduates) with postgraduate training in ophthalmology or master degree in OphthalmologyDeep understanding of China regulatory environment and clinical development procedure.Previous experience of clinical research/clinical development is highly desirable, including strategy development, medical monitoring and protocol/CSR writing.The candidate who is ideally suited for this position will be bright, driven, dedicated, persistent, strategic, flexible, clever, and resourceful. The candidate should have a strong leadership, excellent written and oral communication skills, and project management skills.Strong capability of work prioritization and deliver results with parallel multiple tasks.Excellent language skills in both English and Chinese (fluent in verbal and written).

The position may require the flexibility to work outside of the area of primary medical specialization.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

no

Job Posting End Date:

04/30/2025

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Requisition ID:R330408