Medical Director - Ophthalmology

Description

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact well with sponsor/client counterparts
• Client-focused approach to work
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written medical communication skills
• Excellent standard of written and spoken English
• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
• Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical medicine (general or specialist qualifications) with Fellowship or specialty training in Ophthalmology, which is expected to be kept up to date.
• A background in clinical aspects of drug development, including all aspects of Medical Monitoring and study design/execution, preferred
• Clinical practice experience
• Good knowledge of the drug development process including drug safety, preferred
• Experience in Pharmaceutical Medicine, preferred
• Experience leading, mentoring and managing individuals/ a team, preferred
• Board certified in Ophthalmology
• Experience as a Physician in Industry or as a clinical trial investigator is required
• Previous CRO experience is strongly preferred
• Medically qualified in an acknowledged medical school with completion of at least basic training in clinical medicine (residency, internship)