Vice President of Scientific and Clinical Affairs

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WHO WE ARE

 

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.

With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

Essilor Instrument is a division of the EssilorLuxottica group whose mission is to design, develop and produce equipment and clinical protocols that enable visual health professionals to perform Optometry services guaranteeing the visual health and vision comfort of their patients. 

The medical and scientific affairs teams are our resident experts in scientific and technological innovation, protocol design, and regulatory clinical evaluations for the medical devices in our product portfolio. 

 

Member of the Executive Committee of the division, the new Vice President of Scientific and Clinical Affairs contributes to divisional leadership across all company brands, shaping Essilor Instrument's clinical and scientific strategy with a particular focus on (1) future product innovation, (2) current product portfolio performance, (3) the consistency of Essilor Instruments innovations with those of the entire Essilor Luxotticca group (4) the clinical trial strategy and (5) the development and justification of product claims. 

 

MANAGEMENT 

 

The role manages the medical and scientific affairs teams and is the primary representative to external scientific experts and organizations to build strategic partnerships, leverage external capabilities and build our reputation, establish our corporate credibility with key influencers. 

 

COMMUNICATION 

 

This position works in close collaboration with the Vice President of the other functions: Lens Research and Development, Marketing, Strategic projects, Sales Development, Product Development, Quality, Logistics/Operations and Legal/Regulatory, with a focus on the innovation pipeline and key product improvement activities. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

·  LEADERSHIP 

Define strategy, align with business and ensure the successful implementation of scientific affairs activities that meet business priorities. 

 

·  CONTRIBUTION 

Lead clinical programs to provide evidence of clinical performance and support Marketing claims.  

Drive research programs to deliver new and improved product opportunities aligned with business priorities.

 

·  COMMUNICATION 

Build strategic partnerships with relevant external organizations to build credibility and expand our technical capabilities.

 

·  MANAGEMENT 

Define and achieve alignment of activities with priorities and manage expenditure on scientific affairs to ensure costs are on or below target.

 

·  EXPERTISE 

Collaborate with Legal and Marketing to develop new Claims opportunities and ensure technical evidence is established and maintained for all claims involving health issues. 

As resident expert, provide internal advice on technical issues and other internal support needs. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

 

·  Medical degree or PhD 
·  Substantial experience in biotechnology or contract research organizations leading to a good understanding of clinical and industrial development of medical devices. 
·  Proven clinical imaging experience in ophthalmology in academia and/or industry will be appreciated. 
·  Proven experience in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) clinical trials. 
·  Experience in scientific publications / communications. 
·  Experience in managing KOLs, external experts. Brings its own network of KOLs, external experts. 
·  Excellent interpersonal and organizational communication and influencing skills. 
·  Good overall team spirit. 
·  Experience in managing complex projects and/or in several regions of the world is desirable. 
·  Customer experience with strong business acumen. 
·  Must be willing to travel as needed. 
·  Ability to work independently and rigorously. 
·  Good knowledge of processes. 

 

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