Medical Director

Arto Recruitment Ltd; City of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical-stage organization in London seeks a Medical Director - Ophthalmology to drive clinical strategy and oversee early and late phase trials. The ideal candidate should hold an MD, MD-PhD, or PhD in life sciences and possess a solid background in ophthalmology. Responsibilities include providing medical leadership, developing protocols, and supporting clinical operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence significant advancements in ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in pharma/biotech/CRO clinical development.
• Experience with retinal trials or early-phase gene therapy is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific leadership across ophthalmology programs.
• Lead protocol development, amendments, and benefit-risk assessments.
• Oversee medical monitoring, safety review, and data interpretation.
• Support clinical operations with feasibility, site selection, and enrolment.
• Build relationships with PIs, KOLs, and investigators.
• Represent the medical function in regulatory and advisory interactions.

Skills

Medical and scientific leadership

Trial design knowledge

Strong understanding of GCP

Regulatory requirements knowledge

Education

MD / MD-PhD / PhD in life sciences or related field

Job description

I’m supporting a growing clinical-stage organisation in the ophthalmology and gene therapy space that is looking to appoint a Medical Director - Ophthalmology to lead clinical strategy and support execution of early and late phase trials.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific leadership across ophthalmology programs
• Lead protocol development, amendments, and benefit–risk assessments
• Oversee medical monitoring, safety review, and data interpretation
• Support clinical operations with feasibility, site selection, and enrolment
• Build relationships with PIs, KOLs, and investigators
• Represent the medical function in regulatory and advisory interactions

Experience Needed

• MD / MD-PhD / PhD in life sciences or related field
• Background in ophthalmology (retina/IRDs) preferred
• 3+ years in pharma/biotech/CRO clinical development
• Strong understanding of trial design, GCP, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with retinal trials or early-phase gene therapy is highly desirable

If you’re interested in this opportunity, feel free to apply or message me directly to set up an introductory call.