Surgical Medical Science Liaison, Western Region

Description

The Surgical Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based member of the Medical Affairs team. MSLs serve as a strategic link between Alcon and our Scientific Partners as they are expected to develop and maintain peer‑to‑peer relationships with Medical Experts (ME)/Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the field of Surgical Ophthalmology and optometry. This position requires deep subject matter expertise in Surgical Ophthalmology, including anterior and posterior segments.

Upon investigator request, liaise between potential researcher and Alcon on Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) from inception to publication. The MSLs strategically support the development and appropriate use/adoption of Alcon products and therapies through evidence‑based scientific exchange and by seeking external insights to further inform and shape company’s understanding of the products, therapeutic area, and clinical practice. Additionally, the MSLs provide general medical/healthcare information in given therapeutic area(s) to practitioners and internal Alcon associates.

MSLs also respond to requests for medical information, scientific exchange/insights, detailed working knowledge of Alcon products, current medical/scientific research, and publications. The MSL ensures appropriate dissemination of clinical and scientific information regarding marketed and pipeline products in a timely, compliant, and customer‑focused manner.

• 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.
• Assure thoughtful and informed exchange of current medical information and data related to Alcon products and selected areas of therapeutic interest with KOLs.
• Upon investigator request, liaise between potential researcher and Alcon on Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) and serve as Project Lead from inception to publication.
• Provide important information for making healthcare coverage and access decisions for Health Economics and Outcomes Research.
• 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).
• Provide non‑promotional speaker training to HCPs to support education to the healthcare community about therapies developed and commercialized.
• Medical Support & Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Relationship Development
• Attend and provide scientific support for Medical Affairs activities and scientific sessions at regional and national congress meetings.
• 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.
• Timely completion of all required training activities, documentation, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Internal Alcon Support — Provide medical support and training, as appropriate, (i.e., disease state and product) to colleagues (e.g., sales reps,…