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Board Certified Ophthalmologist – Sr. Medical Director / Medical Director

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
2-6 years
Not Disclosed
Remote, USA, Remote
1 May 8, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs

 

Board Certified Ophthalmologist – Sr. Medical Director / Medical Director
Location: USA & Canada (Remote Opportunity)
Company: Syneos Health
Job ID: 25107998
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Ophthalmology / Medical Affairs / Clinical Research / Drug Safety


About the Company

Syneos Health is a globally recognized and fully integrated life sciences organization dedicated to accelerating customer success across clinical development, medical affairs, and commercialization. The company partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare innovators to support advanced drug development and deliver life-changing therapies worldwide.

With more than 25,000 professionals globally, Syneos Health combines scientific expertise, operational excellence, and innovation-driven healthcare solutions to support clinical research and patient-focused outcomes.


Job Overview

Syneos Health is seeking an experienced Board Certified Ophthalmologist for the role of Sr. Medical Director / Medical Director. The selected candidate will provide medical oversight for ophthalmology clinical trials, support drug safety and pharmacovigilance activities, and act as a strategic medical expert across global clinical development programs.

This opportunity is ideal for senior medical professionals with expertise in ophthalmology, clinical research, medical monitoring, protocol development, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory compliance within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or healthcare environments.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Monitoring & Clinical Oversight

  • Serve as Medical Monitor for assigned ophthalmology clinical studies
  • Act as the primary medical contact for sponsors and customers during clinical trial execution
  • Provide medical oversight throughout all stages of clinical development
  • Review clinical data and identify:
    • Safety trends
    • Data inconsistencies
    • Risk mitigation opportunities
  • Present clinical findings, trends, and recommendations to sponsors and project teams
  • Provide after-hours medical support coverage for clinical studies when required

Protocol Development & Clinical Strategy

  • Support protocol design and development activities
  • Provide medical input for:
    • Protocol amendments
    • Clinical study strategies
    • Trial optimization initiatives
  • Contribute to:
    • Study Start-Up activities
    • Site feasibility evaluations
    • Subject identification and recruitment strategies
  • Review:
    • Informed Consent Forms (ICFs)
    • Subject-facing study materials
    • Monitoring plans
    • Data review and analysis plans

Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance Responsibilities

  • Provide medical oversight and expertise to Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance teams
  • Support patient safety assessments and risk management activities
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • FDA regulations
    • ICH-GCP guidelines
    • Global drug development standards
  • Collaborate with Medical Scientists and project teams to evaluate clinical safety signals and mitigation strategies

Training & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Develop and deliver therapeutic and project-specific training programs
  • Train:
    • Clinical project teams
    • Site personnel
    • Sponsor or customer teams when required
  • Provide oversight and mentorship to:
    • Medical Scientists
    • Medical Directors
    • Clinical research teams
  • Collaborate with:
    • Clinical Operations
    • Regulatory Affairs
    • Pharmacovigilance
    • Data Review teams