[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison @Alcon

Role Description

We are looking for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for the Dry Eye therapeutic area who is a field-based member of the North America Medical Affairs team. MSLs serve as a strategic link between Alcon and our Scientific Partners as they are expected to develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with Eye Care Professionals (ECPs) /Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the fields of Optometry and Ophthalmology.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Maintain a thorough and detailed working knowledge of Alcon products and current medical/scientific research, and publications related to those products.
• Engage in scientific discussions related to Alcon product data/research areas and pipeline (where appropriate) with ECPs and KOLs, speakers & investigators.
• Function as the Alcon medical speaker to present, as needed, at customer sites, congresses, symposia, and training events.
• Upon investigator request, liaise between potential researcher and Alcon on Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) from inception to publication.
• Contribute to the identification and recommendation of appropriate KOL involvement and participation in Alcon sponsored clinical trials.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for scientific information or channel such requests to the appropriate Alcon function.
• Contribute to medical strategy/plan development by providing field insights.
• Implement or support medical projects as field medical lead/contact aligned with Global or Regional Medical Affairs activities.
• Support educational efforts, such as wet lab activities, by being onsite as necessary.
• Provide medical support and training, as appropriate, to colleagues.
• Work with Med Info and Med Safety to help resolve escalated product complaints as well as Medical Safety issues.
• Interface effectively with all other Medical Affairs functions, as well as other departments.
• Act as an interface between Medical Expert/HCP and Alcon to provide up-to-date medical support on device-related issues.
• Work with Compliance in observing all regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Comply with all credentialing requirements for any healthcare institution which is part of the MSL's call plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience.
• Bilingualism, advanced written and verbal communication in English and French required.
• 7 Years of Relevant Experience.

Requirements

• Preferred Experience: OD, MD (Ophthalmology), DO (Ophthalmology), or other equivalent medical or bio-scientific degree.
• Solid knowledge of eye diseases, contact lenses, dry eye, and ocular health landscape.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the eyecare field, with at least 3 of those in the ophthalmic industry or clinical practice.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Working knowledge of the Healthcare System and of the research procedures as well as the ICH guidelines, GCP, and other ethical guidelines.
• Experience in understanding the design and execution of clinical trials, particularly in the post-market phase.
• Experience in creating and delivering scientific presentations, basic experience in medical writing and a general knowledge of biostatistics.
• Knowledge of product development, clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, payer landscape, and life cycle management.
• Proven ability and experience to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts/decision makers.
• Experience in adverse event management.

Benefits

• Working in a highly collaborative and diverse environment where your contribution is valued.
• Robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!