Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL), Ophthalmology (Nationwide/US-Based)

Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL), Ophthalmology (Nationwide/US-Based)Serving as a value-added resource and extension of the Company, the Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL) will support the Company’s Ophthalmology clinical trial pipeline. The CTL will serve as a clinical trial and clinical program subject matter expert and problem solver to help study sites optimize their study performance. The CTL will work full time to help sites address challenges in study delivery that could impact the Company’s study or program goals.This role involves compliant collaboration with KOLs, investigators, research staff members and CRO to build strong professional partnerships, provide credible scientific expertise, and serve as a field-based extension of the clinical trial team to support ongoing studies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Site and Investigator PartnershipsCreate investigator engagement plans to support site-specific recruitment, site identification and/or selectionProvide clinical trial liaison support to site investigators involved in sponsored studies including protocol support, screening barriers, and clinical trial recruitment and retentionGenerate feasible, time-bound, prioritized action plans to address any barriers identified at clinical sites, document the plan and meet with the sites regularly to measure progressServe as a liaison to internal R&D and Clinical Operations functions to ensure the effective support of PIsCollection of key medical insights from PIs to inform refinement of strategiesBuilding Company & Pipeline AdvocacyThrough compliant scientific exchange, build and maintain professional relationships with external stakeholders to expand research, company advocacy, and educational partnershipsExpertise Management and Cross Functional SupportMaintain awareness of and access to internal and external information sources available to support high-quality scientific exchanges with HCPsDevelop/increase knowledge of relevant medical literature and critical appraisal of scientific publicationsMaintain knowledge base and scientific expertise on all assigned disease areas and productsDevelop and update knowledge of applicable pharmaceutical guidelines and regulations. Code of Ethical Practices and company policiesProvide scientific input and participate in local medical and cross functional initiativesBuild scientific relationships with key thought leaders, healthcare professionals, investigators and their teams, government organizations, and patient and provider advocacy groupsCollect key strategic insights from top research KOLs and HCPs to support strategic initiativesMaintain working knowledge of regulatory and ethical requirements for all initiatives.QUALIFICATIONS:Knows how clinical sites operate, and has a history of helping study sites solve practical problems on clinical trialsHealthcare/science background inclusive of PharmD, PhD and MD, OD (or equivalent) required.Clinical background in the area of Ophthalmology, with expertise in retinal diseases required5+ years of clinical research or clinical research support experience within academic, healthcare system or industry setting (e.g., clinical research coordinator, research manager, clinical research associate, study coordinator, research director) is required. Qualified individuals will have a strong familiarity and experience with clinical research and study site logistics.Frequent travel is required. Availability to travel up to 50% of timeAvailability to attend meetings on holidays and weekendsClean and valid driver’s licenseSalary offers to be determined based on industry experience, education, and therapeutic expertise.#LI-JD1#LI-Remote