The Employee will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and shall be responsible for the reasonable duties of an Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer, including but not limited to, the following: leading, managing and directing the clinical strategy and operations of the company. The Employee will be responsible for the design and execution of all clinical trials, oversee the analysis and interpretation of clinical trial data and reporting of clinical trial results. The Employee will manage the clinical aspects of regulatory submissions and interactions with Health Authorities. The role will be responsible for leading interaction with thought leaders, investigators and patient advocacy groups. This position will represent the company and its programs to external audiences including investors, analysts, the medical community and the biotechnology industry. The Employee will identify, select and validate novel endpoints for use in the rare retinal disease space. The Employee will serve as a business partner and strategic advisor to the CEO and to other members of the top leadership team. The CDO position will interface directly with the Board and the Scientific Advisory Board. The Employee shall perform services in a managerial capacity subject to the general supervision of the Chief Executive Officer. The Employee hereby agrees to devote his full business time and best efforts to the faithful performance of such duties and to the business and affairs of the Company for the Term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Employee may serve on other boards of directors, with the approval of the Board, or engage in charitable or other community activities as long as such services and activities are disclosed to the Board and do not materially interfere with the Executive’s performance of his duties to the Company as provided in this Agreement.