Senior Vision Scientist

Responsibilities

• Bridge upstream research and product development by translating experimental findings into concrete lens design concepts, working closely with downstream R&D and product teams to ensure scientific insights inform tangible innovations.

• Lead and manage upstream research projects end-to-end, including the design, execution, and oversight of clinical trials where applicable, ensuring scientific rigour and delivery against milestones.

• Conceive and set up experiments investigating the interaction between the human visual system and ophthalmic lenses rigorously analyze outcomes to generate actionable insights.

• Identify and champion new research directions, developing compelling scientific and business cases to secure organizational buy-in and keep the team at the leading edge of myopia science.

• Translate key findings into protected intellectual property by actively contributing to the drafting and filing of patents.

• Disseminate research conclusions to internal stakeholders and the broader scientific community through peer-reviewed publications and international conference presentations.

• Functionally lead and animate multidisciplinary research teams, fostering collaboration across scientific disciplines and partnering with R&D teams in France, China, and the USA to align efforts and share expertise.

• Build and manage collaborative research programmes with local and international universities, expanding the team's scientific network and co-developing research capacity.

Requirements

Qualifications & Technical Expertise

• PhD in Vision Sciences or a closely related field

• Background in myopia research and clinical trial methodology, including working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

• Strong grounding in optometry and/or visual neuroscience

• Proficiency in data analysis and statistics, with hands-on experience in at least one scientific programming language (R, MATLAB, Python or equivalent)

• A solid peer-reviewed publication record commensurate with career stage

Ways of Working

• A genuine collaborator who thrives in multidisciplinary, cross-cultural team environments

• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders in parallel

• Confident communicator - equally at ease presenting at international conferences and writing for scientific journals

• Proactive and intellectually curious: you bring ideas forward, learn quickly, and don't wait to be told what to explore next

• Comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy while remaining aligned with broader team and organisational goals

What's in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique, but have a glimpse of the benefits and perks you can have by choosing us.

• Gain access to countless opportunities for growth - whether horizontally, vertically, or internationally - within a globally recognized leader that has a strong presence worldwide and covers every step of the value creation process (from R&D to Manufacturing, from Distribution to Stores, and everything in between).
• Join the Employee Shareholding Program to share in the Company's success and directly benefit from EssilorLuxottica's growth.
• Possibility of flexible ways of working and entitlement to a set number of paid days off each year to relax, recharge, spend time with family and pursue personal interests.
• Enjoy team-building events and recreational activities organized by our volunteer-based Happiness Committee in Singapore.
• Opportunity to volunteer with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and be an active part of our mission to improve lives by improving sight.

• Medical benefits including health insurance coverage for hospital & surgical, outpatient - general practitioner and specialist, TCM, dental, and mental wellbeing.

Recruiting process

Our recruitment process may vary If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.