Surgical Medical Science Liaison – Central (Remote US)

Alcon; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon is hiring a Surgical Medical Science Liaison for the Central region to join our Research & Development team. The role emphasizes scientific exchange, clinical insight gathering, and collaboration with medical experts to influence product strategy and patient outcomes across the eye care portfolio.

The position requires a strong scientific background, the ability to manage investigator-led studies (Phases III/IV), and close coordination with Med Info, Med Safety, and regulatory functions.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

7 Years of Relevant Experience

Job description

Alcon is hiring a Surgical Medical Science Liaison for the Central region to join our Research & Development team. The role emphasizes scientific exchange, clinical insight gathering, and collaboration with medical experts to influence product strategy and patient outcomes across the eye care portfolio.

The position requires a strong scientific background, the ability to manage investigator-led studies (Phases III/IV), and close coordination with Med Info, Med Safety, and regulatory functions.