Medical Director, Opthalmology
Full-timeSeniorClinical DevelopmentOphthalmologyGene TherapyMD
Market Rate — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
25th
$66K
Median
$101K
75th
$143K
BLS 2024 data (national)
Description
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Medical Director to lead the clinical development of our ophthalmology programs at AAVantgarde. This role is central to shaping and executing our global clinical strategy, overseeing trials from first-in-human through Phase 3, and ensuring the scientific and medical integrity of our investigational products.
As Medical Director, you will provide clinical leadership across all aspects of trial design and execution, including protocol development, feasibility assessments, site selection, and enrolment strategy. You will serve as the primary medical point of contact for internal teams, clinical sites, and external stakeholders, offering guidance on disease mechanisms, safety management, and regulatory compliance. A key part of your role will be building relationships with principal investigators and key opinion leaders, contributing to scientific dialogue and ensuring our programs remain at the forefront of innovation.
You will lead medical data reviews, oversee safety assessments, and contribute to regulatory submissions and health authority interactions. This is a highly collaborative role that requires strategic thinking, scientific depth, and a strong understanding of the competitive landscape in ophthalmology and gene therapy.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will need a medical degree (MD, MD/PhD, or PhD) in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field, with specialization in ophthalmology—particularly in retina and inherited retinal diseases—strongly preferred. You should bring experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, ideally in clinical development or medical affairs roles such as Clinical Scientist or Associate Medical Director.
A strong understanding of clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is essential, along with hands-on experience in medical monitoring, pharmacovigilance, or drug safety. Familiarity with ophthalmic imaging modalities such as OCT and fundus photography is desirable, as is experience in monitoring retinal trials and early-phase gene therapy studies.
You will be a confident communicator with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and external experts, and a strategic thinker who can balance scientific rigor with operational execution. A commitment to ethical standards, continuous learning, and innovation is key to thriving in this role.
AAVantgarde Bio
BIOTECHNOLOGY
AAV-Gene Therapy Platform
LocationItaly - Milan
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