Senior Principal Research Optometrist

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future. The Senior Principal Research Optometrist will design and lead clinical studies that directly support the development and launch of innovative contact lens, lens care, and eye care products. In this role, the Senior Principal Research Optometrist applies your clinical and research expertise to study design, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration, helping bring new products to market while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and Good Clinical Practice compliance. Responsibilities * Design and conduct clinical studies in support of developmental of core research projects, process validations, cost improvement efforts, and marketing assistance/competitive analyses. * Conduct studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and ethical standards. Keep subject safety at the highest priority. * Develop and write documents required for clinical studies, including protocols and reports.

• Conduct statistical analysis of study data and interpret results.
• Assist in preparing regulatory documents and IRB application materials.
• Represent clinical on cross-functional R&D project teams; provide directional

feedback.

• Support global operations regarding technical inquiries.
• Keep current on existing technologies, competitive products, new techniques,

Bausch + Lomb Standard Operating Procedures and Good Clinical Practice. * Business Impact: Expectations of significant contributions to the introduction of several new products, processes, or applications resulting in significant cumulative increased sales, savings or value. Requirements

• Education: Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree required.
• Active Optometry license in New York State or ability to become licensed.
• Experience: 2+ years of clinical research experience required with 2+ years

industry experience preferred • Special Skills: Clinical study design, clinical research and statistical analysis, excellent verbal and writing skills. • Specialized Training: Contact lens residency preferred, or post-graduate degree (MS/PhD) preferred. We offer competitive salary & excellent benefits including: * Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date

• 401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution
• Paid time off – vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays

and sick time

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match
• Employee Incentive Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees)
• Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation review

This position is based onsite in the following location(s): US - Rochester, NY

(GEHC)

Qualified candidates may be eligible for relocation benefits. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $130,000.00 and $200,000.00. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation. Job Applicants should be aware of job offer scams perpetrated through the use of the Internet and social media platforms. To learn more please read Bausch + Lomb's Job Offer Fraud Statement [ Our Benefit Programs: Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb [ Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.