MSL​/Field Medical Advisor; Cornea - East

Glaukos – MSL / Field Medical Advisor

Join a dynamic and mission‑driven Global Medical Affairs team at Glaukos, where Medical Science Liaisons / Field Medical Advisors play a pivotal role in advancing scientific exchange, shaping clinical understanding, and elevating patient care.

As a field‑based medical and scientific expert, the MSL will engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) across the Southeast region‑building meaningful relationships, driving high‑quality scientific discussions, and serving as a trusted resource in eye disease education, emerging therapies, data science, and product knowledge.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, research‑focused environment and is energized by connecting science, practice, and innovation within the eye‑care community.

• Build and expand strategic, compliant scientific relationships with optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other KOLs across the region.
• Serve as a field‑based expert, delivering relevant medical and scientific insights to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to medical inquiries with clear, evidence‑based information supporting the appropriate use of Glaukos products, including compliant responses to unsolicited off‑label questions.
• Gather and communicate actionable clinical insights that inform strategy and enhance patient outcomes.
• Create strong professional networks with high‑impact decision makers and thought leaders in eye care.
• Represent Medical Affairs at local, regional, and national conferences—participating in scientific sessions and engaging HCPs at medical booths.
• Support clinical evidence generation through collaboration on investigator‑initiated research proposals.
• Maintain deep expertise in relevant disease states, emerging therapeutic options, and the evolving competitive landscape.
• Deliver scientific and practice education to eye‑care centers while collaborating cross‑functionally with clinical operations, market access, sales, and marketing.
• Work closely with optometric and ophthalmic medical societies across the region.
• Optimize field medical processes, insight gathering, and training initiatives.
• Manage territory planning, budgets, KOL mapping, and CRM documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
• Travel up to 70% (field visits, conferences, and headquarters meetings).

• Doctorate degree (OD, PharmD, PhD, MD, DO).
• 8+ years of combined relevant industry/clinical experience.
• 1–1.5+ years of prior MSL/medical affairs experience in eye care preferred.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong scientific acumen paired with the ability to translate complex data into clear, meaningful insights.
• High level of organization and proactive planning in a fast‑moving environment.
• Ability to operate with professionalism and compliance even in evolving or less‑defined processes.
• Strong collaboration, influence, and independent decision‑making abilities.
• Analytical, adaptable, and comfortable navigating changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
• Residency within commuting distance to a major airport in the East/Northeast region.

Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, including successfully passing a drug screen, based on the position and local regulations.