Surgical MSL-Vitreous Retinal

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Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) – Vitreous Retinal strategically support the adoption of Alcon products by facilitating evidence generation, scientific exchange, and gathering insights to inform product and market understanding. They deliver unbiased medical information through presentations to healthcare professionals, payors, and internal teams, while collaborating across functions to achieve medical objectives. MSLs also address escalated medical inquiries from healthcare providers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a The Surgical Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Vitreous Retinal, a field-based role, supporting the Medical Affairs team , you will be trusted serve as a strategic link between Alcon and Medical Experts (ME)/Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the field of Ophthalmology and Optometry. In this role, a typical day will include:

• Upon investigator request, liaise between potential researcher and Alcon on Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) and serve as Project Lead from inception to publication.
• The MSL responds to unsolicited requests for scientific exchange/insights, detailed working knowledge of FDA-approved Alcon products, current medical/scientific research, and publications and proposals for scientific research.     
• The MSL provides support for ECPs interested in participating in ALCON’s Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) by guiding them through the concept endorsement, synopsis review, and grant approval process. 
• Foster KOL/HCP interest and engagement in data/evidence generation through Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) within Alcon’s product strategy and liaise between potential researchers and Alcon on Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) from inception to publication. 
• Deliver effective medical presentations to ECPs and collect and report insights. 
• Develop and maintain peer-to-peer scientific relationships with KOLs and decision-makers to expand evidence generation through scientific partnership opportunities; and gain their advocacy. 
• Develop a strong understanding of the future needs of surgeons/ECPs/KOLs and support medical education in alignment with Alcon's strategy. 
• Identify national, regional, and local KOL eye Care Provider experts according to their medical expertise and academic reputation. 
• Liaise and provide up-to-date medical support to healthcare associations to ensure an evidence-based understanding of Alcon products relative to medical guidelines and medical evidence/health economic information.
• Regularly collect, analyze, and report insights from the data dissemination/scientific exchange with ECPs that may impact company development plans/trial designs, launch, and brand strategies/tactics. 
• Function as the Alcon medical speaker to present, as needed, at customer sites, congresses, symposia, and training events for up-to-date data-based, scientific, and clinical information on Alcon product(s).   
• Support educational efforts, such as wet lab activities, by proctoring such events and being onsite as necessary.   

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, DO, or OD with specialization in Ophthalmology.
• Advanced knowledge of retinal surgical procedures and eye diseases 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%.

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