Surgical Medical Science Liaison, Central

U339 Alcon Vision, LLC. Company; Texas; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Surgical Medical Science Liaison, Central, to join our Research & Development function. The role focuses on presenting scientific and clinical information on Alcon products, engaging with key opinion leaders, and guiding investigator-initiated trials from inception to publication.

The position is remote in the US with 75% travel, with preferred locations including Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Missouri.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field (or alternative years-based equivalence).
• Fluent reading, writing, understanding and communication in English.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Medical Science Liaison or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with medical experts and key opinion leaders.
• Present scientific and clinical information on Alcon products to practitioners and internal teams.
• Engage in scientific discussions around product data and support investigator trials from inception to publication.
• Collaborate with Med Info, Med Safety and regulatory teams to address safety issues and adverse events.
• Interface with Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access and other departments to align programs.

Skills

English proficiency

7 Years of Relevant Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience

Job description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

Alcon is looking to hire a Surgical Medical Science Liaison, Central to join our 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 Sr. Principal, 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.

This role is remote US with 75% travel and will handle the Surgical portfolio. Preferred location would be Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Missouri.

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

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

Benefits:

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.

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, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets.

Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs.

Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction.

Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products.

Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide.