Sr. Principal, Medical Science Liaison - Southeast

Alcon; Fort Worth (TX); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, life, retirement benefits

Flexible time off

Travel opportunities (50-60% travel)

Résumé du poste

Alcon is seeking a Glaucoma Medical Science Liaison to present scientific information on products and gather insights to influence company strategies. The role drives scientific exchange, interfaces with Medical Affairs, and contributes to regulatory reporting within a fast-paced R&D environment.

You will build strong relationships with medical experts and lead investigator-initiated trials while ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• MD or OD with specialization in Ophthalmology.
• Advanced knowledge of glaucoma including ophthalmic surgical procedures and optometry.
• Experience in ophthalmology or optometry field, including ophthalmic industry or clinical practice.
• Experience in an ECP-facing role.
• Working knowledge of Healthcare System and ICH guidelines, GCP, and other ethical guidelines.
• Essential knowledge of clinical trial design, product development, regulatory requirements, payer landscape, and life cycle management.
• Experience in scientific presentations and basic experience in medical writing and biostatistics.
• Proven ability developing peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts/decision makers.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with medical experts and key opinion leaders.
• Support the development and adoption of Alcon products through evidence-based scientific exchange and seek external insights.
• Provide general medical information in therapeutic areas to practitioners and Alcon associates and respond to unsolicited requests for medical information.
• Interface effectively with all other Medical Affairs functions and departments, including Commercial, Quality Assurance, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access.
• Sign off on product safety reviews.
• Direct human clinical trials, phases III and IV for company products under development, monitor adherence to protocols.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Medical communications

Scientific exchange

Formation

MD or OD (Ophthalmology)

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Description du poste

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.

This role is part of Alcon's Research & Development function, a team that innovates boldly and delivers new products and services to help revolutionize the eye care industry, advance optimal patient outcomes and help people see brilliantly. The Glaucoma Medical Science Liaison ( Science/Tech/Engineering Path) is primarily responsible for presenting scientific and clinical information on Alcon products and gathering insights to influence company strategies. You will drive problem-solving and innovation through scientific principles. In this role, a typical day will include:

• Develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with medical experts and key opinion leaders.
• Support the development and adoption of Alcon products through evidence-based scientific exchange and seek external insights.
• Provide general medical information in therapeutic areas to practitioners and Alcon associates and respond to unsolicited requests for medical information.
• Engage in scientific discussions around Alcon product data.
• Implement medical projects and navigate investigator trials from inception to publication.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of Alcon products and current medical/scientific research.
• Work with Med Info and Med Safety to resolve escalated product complaints and medical safety issues, and participate in adverse event reporting and safety responsibilities monitoring.
• Direct human clinical trials, phases III and IV for company products under development, monitor adherence to protocols, and determine study completion.
• Provide reporting information for reports submitted to regulatory agencies.
• Serve as medical consultant to marketing, commercial or research project teams and government regulatory agencies, and act as consultant/liaison with other corporations under licensing agreements.
• Sign off on product safety reviews.
• Interface effectively with all other Medical Affairs functions and departments, including Commercial, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, etc.
• Work with integrity and compliance, observing laws, industry standards, and company policies.

All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations .

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• 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).
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• 7 Years of Relevant Experience.

PREFERED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• MD or OD with specialization in Ophthalmology.
• Advanced knowledge of glaucoma including ophthalmic surgical procedures and optometry.
• Experience in an ophthalmology or optometry field (academia, industry, clinical practice), including ophthalmic industry or clinical practice.
• Experience in an ECP-facing role.
• Working knowledge of the Healthcare System and of the research procedures as well as the ICH guidelines, GCP, and other ethical guidelines.
• Essential knowledge of clinical trial design, product development, regulatory requirements, payer landscape, and life cycle management.
• Experience in scientific presentations and basic experience in medical writing and biostatistics.
• Proven ability and experience developing and fostering peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts/decision makers.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Travel Requirements: 50-60%.

ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion,