Principal, Medical Science Liaison
Principal, Medical Science Liaison
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At Alcon we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here youll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join Alcon.
The Principal Medical Science Liaison is a field-based member of the Medical Affairs team who serves as a strategic link between Alcon and Medical Experts (ME)/Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the field of Ophthalmology and Optometry.
In this role a typical day will include:
- Planning and executing clinical trials/research and data collection activities
- Contributing to implementation of clinical protocols and facilitating completion of final reports
- Recruiting clinical investigators and negotiating study design and costs
- Directing human clinical trials phases III and IV for company products under development
- Participating in adverse event reporting and safety responsibilities monitoring
- Coordinating and providing reporting information for reports submitted to regulatory agencies
- Monitoring adherence to protocols and determining study completion
- Coordinating and overseeing investigator initiations and group studies
- Serving as medical consultant to marketing commercial or research project teams and government regulatory agencies
- Signing off on product safety reviews
- In some organizations may participate in adverse event reporting and safety responsibilities monitoring. May act as consultant/liaison with other corporations when working under licensing agreements
WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:
- Education/ExperienceOD/MD/DO/MBBS /PhD/PharmD/Advanced Degree in Ophthalmology or Optometry.
- Languages: Fluency in English essentialKnowledge/Fluency of at least one other international area language preferred
- Experience: Advanced knowledge of eye diseases including ophthalmic surgical procedures and optometry.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an ophthalmology or optometry field (academia industry clinical practice) with at least 2 of those in the ophthalmic industry or clinical practice.
- Experience in a HCP-facing role. Working knowledge of the Healthcare System and of the research procedures as well as the ICH guidelines GCP and other ethical guidelines.
- Essential knowledge of clinical trial design product development regulatory requirements payer landscape and life cycle management.
- Experience in scientific presentations and basic experience in medical writing and biostatistics.
- Proven ability and experience to develop and foster peer-to-peer credible relationships with Medical Experts/decision makers.
How You Can Thrive at Alcon:
- Opportunity to work with a global medical device company.
- Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive work environment.
- Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
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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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
