This Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will be located in Fort Worth, TX with 50-60% travel responsibilities.

MSL's 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 Ophthalmology and Optometry. The MSL's strategically support the development and appropriate use/adoption of Alcon pharmaceutical products 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 MSL's provide general medical/healthcare information in given therapeutic area(s) to practitioners and internal Alcon associates.

MSL's also respond to unsolicited requests for medical information, scientific exchange/insights, detailed working knowledge of Alcon pharmaceutical 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. The MSL will also support or lead authorship of scientific materials including papers, presentations, and other content.

Accountabilities:

Function as the Alcon medical speaker to present, as needed, at customer sites and training events for up-to-date data-based, scientific and clinical information on Alcon pharmaceutical product(s).
Collect, analyze, and report insights that may impact company development plans/trial designs, launch and other strategies/tactics.
Respond to unsolicited requests for clinical and scientific information.
Support and author scientific assets such as presentations, papers, and other customer-facing materials.
Scientific Research Support − Contribute to the identification and recommendation of appropriate KOL involvement and participation in Alcon sponsored clinical trials (includes both pre-and post-market studies) from assigned territory.
Upon investigator request, liaise between potential researcher and Alcon on Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) from inception to publication.
Contribute to medical strategy/plan development by providing field insights.
Implement or support medical projects as field medical lead/contact aligned with Regional Medical Affairs activities.
Support internal and external educational activities
Internal Alcon Support − Provide medical support and training, as appropriate, (i.e., disease state and product) to colleagues (e.g. sales reps, Regulatory Affairs colleagues, etc.), but not as a substitute for those functional training groups.
Work with Med Info and Med Safety to help resolve escalated product complaints as well as Medical Safety issues.
Interface effectively with all other Medical Affairs functions, as well as other departments, including Commercial, QA, Research and Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, etc.
Act as an interface between Medical Expert/ HCP and Alcon to provide up-to-date support on Alcon pharmaceutical products and where applicable, escalate to local or regional Medical Affairs.
Integrity and Compliance − Work with Integrity and Compliance observing all laws, industry standards, and company policies.
Comply with all credentialing requirements for any healthcare institution (e.g., hospital) which is part of the MSL's call plan, including, among other things, routine background checks, medical testing (i.e., Tuberculosis test) or proof of immunizations, training on facility policies, adherence to confidentiality, etc.
Medical Support & Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Relationship Development
Develop a strong understanding of the future needs of ECPs (Eye care professionals and other prescribers.
Liaise and provide up-to-date medical support to healthcare associations to ensure evidence based understanding of Alcon products relative to medical guidelines and medical evidence/health economic information.
Provide non-promotional speaker training to HCPs to support education to the healthcare community about therapies developed and commercialized.
Identify national, regional, and local KOLs; develop peer-to-peer scientific relationships with KOLs and decision makers to expand scientific partnership opportunities; and gain their advocacy.
Assure thoughtful and informed exchange of current medical information and data related to Alcon products and selected areas of therapeutic interest with KOLs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer MD/DO/MBBS/OD/PhD/PharmD/Advanced Degree
Minimum of 7 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in a scientific information or activity related role.
Knowledge of eye diseases.
Experience in a customer-facing role.
Working knowledge of the Healthcare System and of the research procedures as well as the ICH guidelines, GCP, and other ethical guidelines.
Experience designing and executing clinical trials, in particular in the post-market phase.
Experience in scientific presentations and basic experience in medical writing and biostatistics.
Broad knowledge of product development, clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, payer landscape, and life cycle management.
Proven ability and experience to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts/decision makers.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
7 Years of Relevant Experience
Work hours: Standard
Travel Requirements: 50-60%
Relocation assistance: No
Sponsorship available: No

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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