Job Description
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4190475-1&h=3440496098&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.us.sumitomo-pharma.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.us.sumitomo-pharma.com+) or follow us on LinkedIn (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4190475-1&h=2504638834&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsumitomo-pharma-america%2F&a=LinkedIn) . Job Overview We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Senior Medical Director, Clinical Research (Ophthalmology) to join our R&D Organization. This individual will contribute to the design and execution of clinical development plan(s) for assigned asset(s) and serve as the Clinical Research Lead for stem cell program within the Ophthalmology therapeutic area. Job Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for and lead all activities related to clinical study design from clinical study concept to clinical study protocol for both early- and late-stage programs Leads or joins multi-disciplinary, multi-regional, matrix team through highly complex decisions Leads and drives strategy for clinical studies for assigned asset(s) within the Ophthalmology therapeutic area Provides oversight of clinical trial conduc