Clinical Applications Specialist, Manager

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $150-175k

About SpyGlass Pharma:

At SpyGlass Pharma, we are focused on improving and preserving the vision of patients suffering from chronic eye conditions, while minimizing the impact on their daily lives. We aim to achieve this by developing cutting-edge long-term drug delivery products to address common causes of blindness and getting these products to the patients that need them.

We have built a team of driven professionals with diverse expertise in ophthalmic products and drug delivery. Our accomplished scientists and engineers work alongside a seasoned leadership team with extensive experience in ophthalmology and a history of commercial success. Our unifying mantra, We create for patients doesnt just live on our walls but drives our decision making as we build the company, creating the products, processes and culture that make it happen.

This team has delivered a solid foundation of development and clinical data, enabling over $120 million in funding to date with several top-tier venture partners. We are building confidence in the performance of our lead product going into Phase 3 clinical trials.

Summary:

SpyGlass Pharma is seeking a strong, hands-on leader to manage and mentor our national team of Clinical Application Specialists (CASs). This leadership role combines team management, strategic planning, and field deployment with the technical proficiency required to support our novel sustained-release drug delivery platform for cataract surgery.

The Manager will oversee hiring, training, and performance management for the CAS team, while also coordinating field assignments and ensuring each CAS is confident, consistent, and effective in supporting surgeons and clinical staff. This is a collaborative position requiring operational oversight, coaching ability, and a strong understanding of cataract surgical flow, in-OR support, and clinic education.

Ideal candidates will bring both leadership experience and hands-on clinical applications background within ophthalmology and must be comfortable operating in FDA-regulated environments, including clinical trial sites

Please note:This is a U.S. based, remote position that requires regular travel to clinical trial sites across the country (up to 70%). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and comfortable with a travel-based schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a national team of Clinical Application Specialists (CASs), including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Assign and coordinate CAS coverage for clinical trial sites, early commercial adopters, and high-priority engagements.
• Support professional development of CASs through ride-alongs, coaching, and ongoing skills assessments.
• Make sure CASs maintain proficiency in the SpyGlass drug delivery system, including proper assembly, delivery, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate and teach CASs how to effectively support surgeons and staff within the OR and in clinics.
• Ensure team alignment with FDA, GCP, and company compliance requirements in all field activity.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, R&D, and Commercial to translate field feedback into actionable insights.
• Oversee consistency of onboarding and procedural support delivered by CASs to surgeons, OR personnel, and clinic staff.
• Represent the CAS team and field perspective at investigator meetings, internal training sessions, and industry events.
  

Qualifications Required for Position:

• Bachelors degree in life sciences, nursing, biomedical engineering, or related field; advanced degree or surgical credentialing preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in clinical applications, surgical support, or device educationpreferably in ophthalmology or cataract surgery.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role managing field-based teams, including hiring, mentoring, and territory planning.
• Deep understanding of cataract surgical flow, with ability to observe and guide every step of the procedure.
• Demonstrated success training others on device use, in-theater presence, and clinic workflow integration.
• Comfort operating within FDA-regulated environments and knowledge of clinical trial site requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and inspire both field staff and internal partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and clinical documentation platforms.
  

Why SpyGlass Pharma?

• We are offering a range of $150,000 - $175,000, based on experience and qualifications, along with an Annual Bonus opportunity.
• Share in our success with stock options, giving you a stake in the companys future.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy and happy, with a variety of plan and coverage options.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, and personal leave.

SpyGlass Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. SpyGlass Pharma takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

SpyGlass Pharma is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to JOBS@SPYGLASSPHARMA.COM and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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