Director – Project Delivery, Ophthalmology

TFS HealthScience - Contract Research Organization

Director/Senior Director overseeing ophthalmology clinical operations across LATAM for TFS HealthScience. Leading project delivery and ensuring delivery excellence in clinical research environments.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇷 ArgentinaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TFS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and scale TFS's ophthalmology clinical operations presence across LATAM
Provide end-to-end oversight of Phase I–III clinical trials
Build regional infrastructure, governance models, KPIs, and performance frameworks
Act as a hands-on player–coach across multiple areas
Lead recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of local clinical operations teams
Build and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders across LATAM
Serve as the primary regional escalation point for sponsors and internal leadership
Partner cross-functionally with global teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field, or equivalent industry experience
8–12 years of progressive clinical research experience within a CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment
Strong exposure to clinical operations, regulatory strategy, and site-related functions; ophthalmology experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional and cross-regional teams in global clinical research environments
Proven ability to implement standardized processes, KPIs, and governance frameworks
Proficiency in CTMS platforms and operational tracking systems
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Fluency in English and Spanish required; Portuguese highly desirable
Willingness and ability to travel across LATAM and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits
Opportunity for personal and professional growth
Collaborative and innovative team culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchclinical operationsregulatory strategygovernance frameworksKPI implementationCTMS platformsoperational tracking systemsophthalmology experiencecross-functional team leadershipcross-regional team leadership

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationstakeholder managementmentoringrelationship buildingteam leadershipcoachingoversightproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in life sciences