Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology - Southwest Territory

Unipharmedtech; Garner (NC); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Unipharmedtech seeks a Medical Science Liaison in ophthalmology to lead scientific exchange with ophthalmologists and optometrists across a designated territory. You will educate on disease states, respond to inquiries, and collect insights to guide medical strategy.

Ideal candidates have OD/MD/PhD qualifications with 2+ years MSL experience in ophthalmology, strong communication, and ability to travel 60–80% within the territory including Southern California, Nevada, and Hawaii.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD), MD, PharmD, or PhD with ophthalmology/eye care expertise.
• Senior roles may require 4+ years of MSL experience in ophthalmology or related field.
• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in ophthalmology and optometry.
• Serve as primary Medical Affairs contact for scientific exchange and education.
• Gather actionable field insights and inform medical strategy.
• Deliver disease state education to healthcare providers and staff.
• Support educational initiatives in ophthalmology residency programs.
• Identify expert faculty for advisory boards and clinical research.
• Develop and execute KOL engagement plans and attend scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and other functions.

Skills

Scientific communication

Relationship building

Emotional intelligence

Multi-tasking

CRM tooling

Education

OD/MD/PhD in ophthalmology

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology - Southwest TerritoryFull-Time RoleLocation: Los Angeles, Orange County, or San DiegoCompensation: Expected base pay range for this position is $134,200 to $188,000; with a higher range of $165,000 to $231,000 for candidates hired at the Senior level (4+ years experience), plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits.About the RoleThe Medical Science Liaison (MSL) reports to the National Director of Field Medical and serves as a field-based scientific expert supporting healthcare professionals across a designated territory. This individual will engage in compliant scientific exchange, provide disease state education, respond to medical inquiries, and gather insights that help inform medical strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in optometry and ophthalmology within the assigned territory, ensuring all activities are conducted in a compliant manner.Serve as the primary Medical Affairs point of contact for scientific exchange and educational engagement with healthcare professionals through both virtual and in-person interactions.Gather actionable field insights and communicate findings to internal stakeholders to help shape medical strategy and initiatives.Deliver disease state and scientific education to healthcare providers and practice staff.Support educational initiatives within optometry schools and ophthalmology residency programs.Provide guidance regarding investigator-initiated research processes and medical information resources as appropriate.Identify and recommend expert faculty and advisors for educational programs, advisory boards, publications, clinical research, and other Medical Affairs initiatives.Develop and execute KOL engagement plans and attend local, regional, and national scientific meetings.Collaborate with professional societies and relevant healthcare organizations within the territory.Present scientific and clinical information to a variety of healthcare stakeholders, including payer audiences.Contribute leadership and expertise to Medical Affairs projects and cross-functional initiatives.Support continuous improvement efforts related to training, insights generation, and field medical operations.Lead and facilitate scientific discussions and educational programs focused on disease awareness and patient care.Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners including Clinical Development, Commercial, Medical Information, and Training.Provide support for clinical development activities and study-related initiatives, when needed.Maintain territory plans, KOL profiles, CRM documentation, and budget accountability.QualificationsDoctor of Optometry (OD), MD, PharmD, or PhD with expertise in ophthalmology, optometry, or eye care.2+ years of Medical Science Liaison experience within ophthalmology, optometry, or a related specialty.Alternative backgrounds may include significant clinical eye care experience combined with industry exposure.Senior-level opportunities may be available for candidates with 4+ years of prior MSL experience.Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.Excellent relationship-building and emotional intelligence.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Experience using CRM platforms, Microsoft Office, and other field-based tools.Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and communicate actionable insights.Strong collaboration and cross-functional partnership skills.Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.The territory includes: Southern California, Nevada, and Hawaii.Candidates will ideally be located in: Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego. Candidates should reside within the territory, preferably near a major airport.Additional InformationThis is a field-based position requiring approximately 60-80% travel.Candidates should reside within the territory, ideally within easy access to a major airport.