What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Lead position at CooperSurgical?
CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ : COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.Job Summary : Experienced scientist with demonstrated ability in identifying and developing innovation. Coordinates sub programs of research for the development of novel concepts to advance solutions for unmet needs in the eyecare industry in line with CooperVision targets.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Intermediate research design, statistical analysis, medical writing, GCP and Design Control knowledgeWork Environment : Normal office environment Sedentary to light physical effort necessary to perform the job. Extensive contact with employees and outside researchersExperience : Years of experience depends upon educational degree achievedEducation : (PhD 5 years) or (OD or equivalent PhD 3 years) or (OD or equivalent MS 5 years) or (OD or equivalent 7 years)Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority / Female / Disability / VeteranFor U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $140,387.00 and $ 187,183.00 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.#LI-SD1Coordinates a program of research to develop a concept or concepts to solve an unmet need or meet a business opportunity as defined by Program Leadership With management oversight, guide a cross functional research team to coordinate activities to achieve milestones to advance concept development toward overall sub program goalsWith management oversight, guide a cross functional research team design solutions to meet the objective of the sub programStrong research design knowledge - works independently with project teams to design and write research protocols utilizing appropriate research design principlesWorks independently to perform appropriate analysis and to write reports, delivering clear conclusions and next steps, with management oversight.Manage established external partners to complete research investigations. Including defining scope of work; managing contracting process; data ownership; milestones and reporting With management oversight, ensure that invention applications are filed With management oversight applies learnings from prior experience, current trends in clinical research, and competitor awareness to product development activity and / or invention applications; publishes or presents in scientific forums as needed;With management oversight, applies knowledge of regulatory requirements related to medical devices (IRB / IDE / Design Control / PMA etc.) and identifies gaps in research SOPs. Support research partners in improving processes for successful project completionTravel : Some travel to research partners; international conferences or other CooperVision sites is required.Full timePosting Date : 2024-11-26
Salary : $140,387 - $187,183
