Senior Principal Research Optometrist

Senior Principal Research Optometrist

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