TFS HealthScience is a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Our expertise includes full service-capabilities, resourcing and Functional Service (FSP) solutions.
Join Our Team as a Director / Senior Director, Project Delivery – Ophthalmology (Full-Time) – Home-based in Latin America.
About this role
As part of our Ophthalmology Clinical Development Services team you will be working alongside passionate and innovative professionals to ensure our customers achieve their goals. The Director / Senior Director, Project Delivery – Ophthalmology is responsible for establishing and scaling TFS's ophthalmology clinical operations presence across Latin America, leading regional delivery, building high-performing teams, and driving operational and financial excellence across LATAM programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish and scale TFS's ophthalmology clinical operations presence across LATAM as the regional lead for all trial-related activities.
Provide end-to-end oversight of Phase I–III clinical trials (drug, device, gene therapy), ensuring delivery excellence, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.
Build regional infrastructure, governance models, KPIs, and performance frameworks aligned with global standards.
Act as a hands-on player–coach across Project Delivery, Clinical Operations, Study Start-Up, regulatory strategy, site engagement, and vendor management.
Lead recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and development of local clinical operations teams across the region.
Build and strengthen relationships with key ophthalmology investigators, site networks, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders across LATAM.
Serve as the primary regional escalation point for sponsors and internal leadership, ensuring proactive issue resolution and strong governance.
Partner cross-functionally with global Project Delivery, Clinical Operations, Study Start-Up, Data Management, Programming, Safety, Contracts, and Finance teams.
Support regional business development through feasibility strategy, proposal input, budget development, and sponsor engagement.
Ensure inspection readiness and adherence to ICH-GCP and applicable LATAM regulatory frameworks.
Qualifications:
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, with 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, with proven ability to build and scale operational functions in a growth environment.
Broad knowledge of investigator grant strategy, FMV principles, feasibility planning, and regional contracting frameworks, with the ability to contribute to proposal development and country strategy.
Proven ability to implement standardized processes, KPIs, and governance frameworks; experience supporting inspection readiness and ICH-GCP compliance.
Proficiency in CTMS platforms and operational tracking systems; strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in English and Spanish required; Portuguese highly desirable.
Willingness and ability to travel across LATAM and internationally to support investigator engagement, sponsor meetings, and business development initiatives.
TFS is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce across all the regions in which we operate.
What We Offer
We provide a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment. You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference in the lives of patients.
A Bit More About Us
Our journey began over 30 years ago in Sweden, in the city of Lund. As a full-service, global Contract Research Organization (CRO), we build solution-driven teams working towards a healthier future. Bringing together over 600 professionals, TFS delivers tailored clinical research services in more than 50 countries with flexible clinical development and strategic resourcing solutions across key therapeutic areas including Dermatology, Neuroscience, Oncology and Ophthalmology.
Our core values of Trust, Quality, Passion, Flexibility, and Sustainability are our guiding light serving as the framework for decision-making at all levels of the organization. They assist us in attracting and retaining valuable talent who share our sentiments, resulting in high employee engagement and satisfaction. By aligning on these fundamental values, we cultivate a unified force, geared towards innovation and excellence. This collective effort propels us towards our shared goal and fosters a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.
Together we make a difference.
