Medical Science Liaison

Location: California
* Responsible for supporting new products and applications in the market
* Works with marketing to develop material that uses clinical data to substantiate the clinical benefits and unique selling points of products
* Informs medical professionals and business partners about the latest company developments and supports training and sales activities
* Identifies market needs and supports the development of new clinical applications by working closely with clinicians and researchers
* Works with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to ensure company products get visibility in the market through scientific presentations and publications
* Serves as the link between external experts and internal product management or other stakeholders
* Manages investigator initiated trials (IITs)
* Manages scientific symposia, clinical advisory boards, and customer focus groups
* Communicates at the same level with leading scientists and clinicians in the clinical and scientific fields of interest
* Represents the company at scientific conferences
* Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across Topcon Healthcare, including other colleagues in the Medical Affairs organization as well as SMEs from internal groups such as Clinical Science, Clinical Affairs & Operations, Product Management, Customer Support, and Marketing among others in the development of training programs and learning materials
* Engages with subsidiary managers to establish the training needs of each market, and customize courses and materials where required
* Works with the Global Education and Training Team and Marketing to design and develop instructional material for end user training courses that support company products, branding, and initiatives
* Works with KOLs to create end user educational assets detailing the clinical use and relevance of company products
* Contribute to train-the-trainer sessions for SMEs and regional trainers
* Works with the Global Training Team to design and deliver instructor-led courses for direct employees and distributors.  Topics cover Topcon’s product portfolio and include sales and clinical applications
* Participates in Global Education and Training Team meetings, presenting and sharing knowledge and ideas
* Contributes to the delivery of end user training at certain Topcon events, predominantly in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
* Performs other related duties as required
* An advanced clinical or scientific degree; MD, OD, MSc or PhD preferred
* 3+ years of industry experience in life sciences, pharma, or tech is preferred
* Experience in the field of healthcare; experience with Ophthalmic imaging is a plus
* Experience with research design and implementation is a plus
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to hold a high-level conversation with a clinician on clinical/technical matters
* Persuasive and confident personality on both a professional and personal level
* Self-driven work ethic
* Ability to think proactively, plan, and execute resourcefully
* Reliable organizational skills
* Candidates must have a dedicated home workspace set up for remote work
* Independent traveler and the candidate must be located near a major airport on the West Coast The base pay range included is a projected hiring range for a position, level and potential work location(s) listed.  Topcon provides the compensation range that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule.
In addition to base pay, compensation for this position includes eligibility for a 10% bonus.
** Benefits
** Topcon offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, tax saving spending accounts a 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement in addition to other perks and benefits.  We also offer time off for our employees to recharge.  Our employees are eligible for paid company holidays, paid personal time off, and paid sick time that meets or exceeds state/local requirements.  

Topcon reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other…