Medical Information Specialist (Barcelona)
At Alcon, we are driven by meaningful work 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, seeing your career like never before. We foster an inclusive culture and seek diverse, talented individuals to join Alcon.
As a Medical Information Specialist, you will manage unsolicited medical inquiries from eye care professionals and consumers, including intake, follow-up, documentation, and providing responses involving Alcon device products. You will support North America while based in Barcelona. A typical day includes:
- Providing accurate and timely responses to medical and scientific inquiries from healthcare professionals, patients, and internal stakeholders.
- Utilizing approved resources and databases to ensure information is current and compliant with regulatory standards.
- Ensuring customer satisfaction while understanding the data required for technical and medical inquiries to confirm compliance.
- Creating and updating reference documents, FAQs, and other medical information materials, ensuring all materials are reviewed and approved according to company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including R&D, regulatory affairs, and marketing, to provide medical insights and support product development initiatives.
- Delivering Medical Information support at professional congresses as necessary.
- Identifying and reporting adverse events and product complaints in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Collaborating with pharmacovigilance and quality assurance teams to ensure proper documentation and follow-up.
- Staying updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in medical information.
- Maintaining a working knowledge of Alcon products for assigned franchise/therapeutic areas.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON :
- Medical/clinical experience (MD, OD, PharmD, RN, ophthalmic surgical nurse, licensed optician, pharmaceutical experience preferred). Prior experience in pharmaceutical or medical device Medical Information is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in science, pharmaceutical, or equivalent education/experience.
- Multilingual: fluent in English and French; Spanish is a plus.
- Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in Medical Device & Pharmaceutical industry with customer interaction.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical and response writing. Experience with medical information, PC skills, and MS Office programs.
- Working hours: from 3 PM to Midnight; role based in Barcelona.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON :
- Training and continuous development; opportunities to develop your professional career within a high-performing ophthalmology company.
- International exposure.
- Open, friendly, and collaborative culture.