Director, External Research Programs

Olympus External Research Program Manager

Working Location : Massachusetts, Westborough

Workplace Flexibility : Field

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives. Our five core values empower us to achieve our purpose : Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

This role is responsible for driving the successful execution of Olympus's External Research Programincluding investigator-initiated trials, collaborative research, and real-world evidence projectsand for leading the development and optimization of scalable processes that support the creation of evidence generation strategies. This individual oversees a team of clinical scientists and ensures that external research activities are executed with scientific rigor and operational excellence, while also establishing and refining the infrastructure needed to enable consistent, high-quality evidence planning across the organization. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing Olympus's external research strategy, managing clinical strategy operations, and providing strong people leadership. This position requires an inspiring leader with a deep understanding of clinical research, external collaborations, and real-world evidence generation, who thrives in a dynamic and cross-functional environment. The individual is a critical leader within the Clinical Research strategy team and collaborates with cross-functional teams including internal and external business stakeholders within MSA, across different business units, and within the broader Olympus organization, as appropriate.

Job Duties

• Manages execution of Olympus's External Research Program, ensuring studies are strategically designed to align with business priorities, efficiently run and scientifically impactful.
• Leads and mentors a team of clinical scientists supporting external research and evidence generation activities; fosters a collaborative and process-driven culture that emphasizes scientific rigor, accountability, quality, and efficiency.
• Provides guidance for clinical scientists on strategic elements of evidence generation strategy development and clinical trial design (protocol and CRF development), execution (data collection, analysis, and interpretation), and closeout (final reporting).
• Develops, implements, and continuously refines processes and tools for developing / managing evidence generation strategies and externally sponsored research.
• Oversees process for review and approval of external research proposals, including intake, scientific and operational review, contracting, tracking, and deliverables.
• Partners with cross-functional teams including Clinical Research leadership, legal, compliance, medical, and finance to facilitate seamless study start-up, execution, and closure.
• Monitors portfolio-level metrics and provides reporting to leadership on program status, bottlenecks, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Participates in strategic and operating planning activities in partnership with the Global Clinical Leads, in translating corporate and divisional initiatives into operational plans.
• Presents updates on the external research program to internal and external stakeholders; supports publication strategies.
• Ensures studies conducted under the external research program framework are conducted in compliance with relevant Olympus policies, procedures, regional and local regulatory requirements, and global guidelines and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

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Preferred :

Why join Olympus? We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

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The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $155,497.00 - $233,245.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including : level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to our purpose of making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America.

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations : Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and / or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital