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How much do medical affairs optometry jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical affairs optometry in the United States is $177,191.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,000.00 and $203,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the roles of a medical affairs optometrist?

Medical Affairs roles in optometry involve bridging the gap between clinical practice, research, and the business side of eye care. Professionals in these positions provide scientific and clinical expertise to support product development, regulatory compliance, and educational initiatives for eye care products and treatments. They collaborate with healthcare professionals, regulatory bodies, and internal teams to ensure accurate communication of clinical data and promote safe, effective use of optometric therapies. These roles often include responsibilities like medical education, clinical trial support, and advisory board management.

How does a medical affairs optometrist collaborate with cross-functional teams within a healthcare organization?

Medical Affairs Optometrists frequently work alongside cross-functional teams, such as regulatory affairs, clinical research, sales, and marketing, to ensure accurate and up-to-date clinical information is communicated both internally and externally. They may provide expert insight during product development, support clinical trial design, and review scientific materials for compliance and accuracy. This collaborative environment allows them to influence strategic decisions and contribute to educational initiatives, making strong communication and teamwork skills essential for success in the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical affairs optometrist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Affairs Optometrist, you need a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree, clinical optometry experience, and a solid understanding of medical and scientific research. Familiarity with medical writing, data analysis tools, regulatory guidelines, and clinical trial processes is typically required. Outstanding communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills help you effectively interact with healthcare professionals, cross-functional teams, and regulatory bodies. These skills ensure you can interpret data accurately, communicate complex information clearly, and support product development and compliance in the healthcare industry.

What is the difference between Medical Affairs Optometry vs Optometrist?

AspectMedical Affairs OptometryOptometrist
CredentialsDoctor of Optometry (OD), often with additional training in medical affairsDoctor of Optometry (OD)
Work EnvironmentPharmaceutical companies, medical communications, clinical researchPrivate practices, clinics, retail optical stores
Employer & IndustryPharmaceutical and healthcare industries, research organizationsEye care clinics, private practices, retail chains
Primary FocusMedical education, product development, clinical trials, regulatory complianceEye examinations, vision correction, diagnosing eye conditions

Medical Affairs Optometry professionals focus on medical education, product support, and clinical research within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. In contrast, Optometrists primarily provide eye care services directly to patients. While both roles require an OD degree, their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly.

What are popular job titles related to Medical Affairs Optometry jobs?

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Infographic showing various Medical Affairs Optometry job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $177,191 per year, or $85.2 per hour.

Optometrist

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

SD Department of Veterans Affairs
Public Administration • 201 - 500 employees
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$145K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 hours ago

Job description

The North Florida/ South Georgia VA Healthcare System Optometry Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Optometrist. Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.
Qualifications:Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen.
  • Education: Degree of Doctor of Optometry resulting from a course of education in optometry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
    1. United States and Canadian schools or colleges of optometry listed as accredited by the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association, in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed. -OR-
    2. Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.
  • Licensure or Registration. Active, full and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia; and to maintain a current registration in your State of licensure if this is a requirement of the particular State.
  • English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) optometrists appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English..
Preferred Experience: These preferences are highly desired but are not required:
  • Residency trained.
  • Low vision and contact lens fitting experience preferred
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements above, all applicants must meet one of the following requirements to qualify for a specific grade level:
  • Associate Grade: None beyond the basic requirements.
  • Full Grade: Two years of optometric practice or its equivalent. One year of approved residency training or its creditable equivalent acceptable to the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association is acceptable in lieu of the 2 years of practice. Candidate must have demonstrated the professional competence and performance necessary to provide independently the full range of clinical optometric diagnosis and treatment for all the most prevalent types of vision dysfunctions and the detection and referral of patients with ocular disease or ocular manifestations of systemic disease.
  • Intermediate Grade: Meets the requirements in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) below:
    1. Four years of optometric practice or its equivalent. One year of approved residency training or its creditable equivalent acceptable to the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association is acceptable in lieu of 2 years of practice.
    2. The optometrist at this level has successfully passed the examinations of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry
    3. Has achieved a high level of professional attainment.
  • Senior Grade: Meets the requirements for Intermediate grade and the requirements in paragraphs (1) and (2) below:
    1. The optometrist at this level possesses such academic stature as would warrant a faculty appointment of a professional level in an approved school or college of optometry.
    2. Has demonstrated recognized superior professional attainment.
  • Chief Grade: Meets the requirements for Senior grade and must demonstrate a sustained very high level of professional performance with evidence of exceptional professional and/or administrative development by the following:
    1. Has assumed substantial professional and/or administrative responsibilities in which the individual is expected to fully advise and make professional clinical and educational recommendations as to courses of action on problems and considerations of national scope in all areas of optometry. Typically, the optometrist at this level has had responsibility for a major optometric program segment on a nationwide basis and has been consistently called upon to represent the organization in an authoritative manner in matters dealing with development of new and/or revised concepts and programs having a major impact upon the academic, medical, and optometric communities.
    2. Outstanding professional attainment. Examples of such attainment are: (a) Achievement of outstanding results in research which are regarded as having a major impact on advancing the field.(b) Significant number of noteworthy publications in professional journals.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs., carrying objects up to 15 lbs., frequent reaching, use of hands and fingers, use of cranes and motor vehicles, walking, standing, bending and climbing. The incumbent must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.Education:Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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