Medical Science Liaison - Southeastern

Overview

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. Our portfolio includes over 400 products and a global footprint with approximately 13,000 employees in about 100 countries.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) plays an important role in Medical Affairs at Bausch + Lomb, being part of a small field-based team of medical science experts who interact with regional and national key opinion leaders (KOLs) and local customers. The MSL will brief customers and sales staff on properties, virtues, limitations, and uses of company products, and provide scientific insights back to the Medical Affairs team.

The MSL/Senior MSL title will be determined based on experience.

Preferred MSL candidates will have a solid understanding of the roles and responsibilities of US medical science liaisons and some understanding of eye health. The MSL will develop new relationships with customers across assigned geographies.

• Build and maintain solid and credible relationships with the medical community on Bausch + Lombs behalf.
• Provide KOL insights and observations to the medical affairs organization on a timely basis.
• Help to ensure that KOL speakers are trained and have access to Bausch + Lomb data and approved content.
• Participate in coordinating and conducting peer-to-peer interactions and medical presentations.
• Be well versed in the current therapeutic areas in which Bausch + Lomb specializes.
• Where possible, develop relationships with local thought leaders (physicians, pharmacists and nurses) whose opinions and treatment regimens influence the practice of their colleagues.
• Identify unsolicited requests for investigator-initiated research.
• Where appropriate, provide overall medical / scientific support through the dissemination of on-label educational, scientific, and clinical information on diseases and treatments.
• Where appropriate, respond to unsolicited off-label requests for information.
• Relay Medical Information requests through appropriate channels.
• When appropriate, represent Bausch + Lomb at continuing educational events / programs, medical meetings and conventions.
• Follow all applicable policies and procedures related to MSLs, including listed U.S. policies and SOPs.

• Doctorate level degree (e.g. PhD, Pharm
  
  D, OD, or MD)
• 2 years experience as a Medical Science Liaison in Eye Care OR 2 years of clinical experience in optometry/eye care
• Compliant with all relevant policies and procedures
• Highly motivated self-starter with initiative to achieve goals independently and within a team
• Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to MSLs
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Strong administrative management skills
• Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively with others
• Demonstrated understanding of product and technical knowledge in eye care
• Established relationships with regional KOLs or key customers (e.g. universities, managed care, government) highly desired
• Valid drivers license in good standing

Home office, up to 75% travel required, significant vehicle travel within a designated territory covering the Southeastern US regional area.

• Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date
• 401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution
• Paid time off vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick time
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match
• Employee Incentive Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees)
• Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation review

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is…