Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Surgical

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) strategically support the adoption of Alcon products by facilitating evidence generation, scientific exchange, and gathering insights to inform product and market understanding. They deliver unbiased medical information through presentations to healthcare professionals, payors, and internal teams, while collaborating across functions to achieve medical objectives. MSLs also address escalated medical inquiries from healthcare providers.

As a Surgical Medical Science Liaison (MSL), a field-based role supporting the Medical Affairs team, you will serve as a strategic link between Alcon and Medical Experts (ME)/Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the field of Ophthalmology and Optometry.

Responsibilities

• Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs):
  • Upon investigator request, liaise between potential researcher and Alcon on IITs and serve as Project Lead from inception to publication.
  • Provide support for ECPs interested in participating in ALCON’s Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) by guiding them through the concept endorsement, synopsis review, and grant approval process.
  • Foster KOL/HCP interest and engagement in data/evidence generation through IITs within Alcon’s product strategy.
• Scientific Exchange & Insights:
  • Respond to unsolicited requests for scientific exchange/insights, demonstrating detailed working knowledge of FDA-approved Alcon products, current medical/scientific research, publications, and proposals for scientific research.
  • Deliver effective medical presentations to ECPs and collect and report insights.
  • Regularly collect, analyze, and report insights from data dissemination/scientific exchange with ECPs that may impact company development plans/trial designs, launch, and brand strategies/tactics.
• KOL & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Develop and maintain peer-to-peer scientific relationships with KOLs and decision-makers to expand evidence generation through scientific partnership opportunities and gain their advocacy.
  • Identify national, regional, and local KOL Eye Care Provider experts according to their medical expertise and academic reputation.
  • Liaise and provide up-to-date medical support to healthcare associations to ensure an evidence-based understanding of Alcon products relative to medical guidelines and medical evidence/health economic information.
• Medical Education & Support:
  • Develop a strong understanding of the future needs of surgeons/ECPs/KOLs and support medical education in alignment with Alcon's strategy.
  • Function as the Alcon medical speaker to present, as needed, at customer sites, congresses, symposia, and training events for up-to-date data-based, scientific, and clinical information on Alcon product(s).
  • Support educational efforts, such as wet lab activities, by proctoring such events and being onsite as necessary.
• Medical Inquiry Management:
  • Address escalated medical inquiries from healthcare providers.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school + 15 yrs; Assoc. + 11 yrs; M.S. + 4 yrs; PhD + 3 yrs).
• Language: The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Experience: 7 Years of Relevant Experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• MD, DO, or OD with specialization in Ophthalmology.
• Advanced knowledge of eye diseases including ophthalmic surgical procedures and optometry.
• Experience in an ophthalmology or optometry field (academia, industry, clinical practice), including ophthalmic industry.

About Alcon

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.