[Remote] Director, Clinical Development Job Details | Bausch+Lomb Companies Inc.

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to enhancing sight for millions of people worldwide. They are seeking a Director of Clinical Development to provide strategic leadership for pharmaceutical and consumer development programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements while driving program strategy and execution.ResponsibilitiesServe as Clinical Lead on Core Teams for assigned development programs, providing strategic clinical leadership and driving program-level decisions that impact overall development successDevelop and drive program-level clinical development strategy aligned with target product profiles, business objectives, and regulatory pathways across global marketsHold accountability for the scientific integrity, sufficiency, and quality of clinical development deliverables to meet global regulatory submission requirementsOwn key clinical development deliverables, including protocol design, data interpretation, and risk mitigation strategies, while escalating critical matters to senior leadership as appropriateLead Clinical Evidence subteams to orchestrate strategy development and execution with cross-functional partnersDesign and oversee clinical studies ensuring scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, and alignment with program strategyProvide scientific oversight throughout study conduct, including ongoing medical/scientific data review, adjudication of major protocol deviations, and safety signal evaluationWhen serving in Clinical Scientist capacity: author study protocols, informed consent forms, clinical study reports, and other study-level documents. Provide protocol training and scientific guidance to study teamsRepresent Clinical Development in governance forums, presenting program updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to senior leadershipEnsure all clinical activities comply with GCP, ICH guidelines, company SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirementsProvide clinical/scientific input into disease area strategies and portfolio prioritization decisionsSupport business development activities through technical evaluation of potential in-licensing and partnership opportunitiesContribute to the development and optimization of Clinical Development processes, SOPs, and infrastructure to enhance efficiency and qualityProvide scientific guidance to more junior clinical development team membersSkillsAdvanced degree in life sciences/healthcare in a clinically relevant area required; MD, PharmD, or PhD strongly preferredMinimum 5-8 years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry and/or clinical experience with demonstrated impact in leading clinical development activities strongly preferredDeep understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, global regulatory requirements, and clinical development processesExpertise in clinical study design and working understanding of statistical methodology and data interpretation for controlled clinical trialsStrong scientific writing skills with experience authoring regulatory documents, protocols, and clinical study reportsExceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to influence diverse stakeholders including senior leadership, regulatory authorities, and external expertsStrong partnership mindset with track record of building productive relationships across R&D functions and the broader organizationSelf-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution with minimal supervisionCommitment to scientific excellence, patient outcomes, and advancing eye health innovationExperience in eye health/ophthalmology product development (e.g., small molecule, biologic, combination product) across a variety of ophthalmic disease states is highly preferredFamiliarity with consumer health/OTC product development considered a plusTrack record of successful clinical program advancement and through regulatory milestones across multiple geographic regions is preferredProven experience as Clinical Lead on development programs or demonstrated readiness to assume this strategic leadership roleBenefitsMedical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contributionPaid time off – vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick timeEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with company matchEmployee Incentive BonusTuition Reimbursement (select degrees)Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation reviewU.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentivesThey 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 othersU.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacationCompany OverviewWe're a leading global eye health organization that is 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. It was founded in 1853, and is headquartered in Rochester, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.bausch.com.